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19:45

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Series 5

Episode 8: The Hungry Earth

Duration: 45 minutes

Audio described

Fri 4^th Feb 2011, 19:45 on BBC Three

Available for years

The reptilian Silurians are the former rulers of Earth. A drilling project awakens them - and now they want their planet back!

Contributors

The Doctor:: Matt Smith
Amy Pond:: Karen Gillan
Rory:: Arthur Darvill
Alaya:: Neve McIntosh
Nasreen Chaudhry:: Meera Syal
Tony Mack:: Robert Pugh
Writer:: Chris Chibnall
Producer:: Peter Bennett
Director:: Ashley Way
Ambrose:: Nia Roberts
Mo:: Alun Raglan
Elliot:: Samuel Davies

Genres

DramaSciFi & Fantasy

Brand

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Series

Doctor Who (2005–2022): Series 5

Source: BBC Online

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