The Stolen Earth (TV story)

The Stolen Earth
Doctor:	[[doctor::Tenth Doctor]]
Companion(s):	Donna Noble Rose Tyler Martha Jones Captain Jack Harkness Sarah Jane Smith Mickey Smith Clyde Langer Luke Smith Maria Jackson Gwen Cooper Ianto Jones
Main enemy:	Daleks Davros Judoon
Main setting:	Earth
Key crew
Writer:	Russell T. Davies
Director:	Graeme Harper
Producer:	Phil Collinson
Release details
Story number:	12
Release number:	4
Premiere broadcast:	28th June 2008
Format:	1x45 minute episode
Production code:	4.12

Synopsis

Earth's greatest heroes assemble in a time of dire need, but can the Doctor's secret army defeat the might of the new Dalek Empire?

With battles on the streets and in the skies, the Doctor and Donna must brave the Shadow Proclamation to find out the truth. However, a fearsome old enemy waits in the shadows...

Plot

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Cast

• The Doctor - David Tennant
• Donna Noble - Catherine Tate
• Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
• Martha Jones - Freema Agyeman
• Captain Jack Harkness - John Barrowman
• Mickey Smith- Noel Clarke
• Sarah-Jane Smith - Elisabeth Sladen
• Jackie Tyler - Camille Coduri
• Gwen Cooper - Eve Myles
• Ianto Jones - Gareth David-Lloyd
• Luke Smith - Tommy Knight
• Davros - Julian Bleach
• Sylvia Noble - Jacqueline King
• Wilfred Mott - Bernard Cribbins
• Harriet Jones - Penelope Wilton
• Francine Jones - Adjoa Andoh
• General Sanchez - Michael Brandon
• Dalek (voice) - Nicholas Briggs

Production crew

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Sarah and Luke

Gwen and Ianto

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Harriet Jones

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What's behind that door?

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Ladies and Gentlemen, we are at war

References

• General Sanchez says "ladies and gentlemen we are at war", this was previously said by captain Jack Harkness in The Parting of the Ways.

Story notes

• This episode was the latest to have its title revealed of Series 4.
• This is the third time that the Daleks have returned with a leader in a finale. In the 2005 finale, The Parting of the Ways, the Daleks were led by the Dalek Emperor and in 2006 finale, Doomsday, Dalek Sec led the Cult of Skaro.

Ratings

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Myths

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Rumours

• A leaked picture shows Dalek Caan (in gold armour, NOT red) with his front taken off, exposing the "true Dalek" inside. He is connected to a cloning machine (in keeping with the clone theme of series 4) which is used to produce all the other Daleks seen in the episode.
• It is rumoured Davros speedily created the new Dalek race by using a progenation machine similar to the one shown in The Doctor's Daughter or a cloning machine.
• The Daleks invade UNIT. In the mid series trailer some Daleks were seen with the UNIT logo behind them. There is also a character called General Sanchez who is said to work for UNIT.
• Harriet Jones is either inside a normal Dalek casing or the Red Dalek casing.
• The Eighth-Ninth Doctor Regeneration is explained.
• Gallifrey is restored. This is a possibility as it has been rumoured that RTD wants to erase all he has changed in Doctor Who, ready for when Steven Moffat takes over.
• Judoon are definitely coming back as they were in the next time trailer, and will fight the Daleks.
• It is rumoured that Martha will defy General Sanchez's instructions and fight with the Doctor instead of letting UNIT deal with it which will possibly cause their downfall as it's shown in the trailer 3 Daleks with a UNIT sign behind them, possibly invading and taking out Earth's main defence (apart from the Doctor).
• The Dalek in the shadows is NOT Davros as the Dalek has gold armour but pictures of the new Davros show him with black armour Not true as in the HD Trailer, you can clearly see the blue glow of his control panel on the right of the mid section of the "Dalek" "and the lights are gold above him" Also, the lighting could cause Davros' armor to look different, probably a ploy to make you think that it's not him so he creates even more impact
• The Daleks invade Earth and take over the Torchwood Hub. Confirmed in trailer and pictures of the episode.

• In the Doctor Who Confidential episode following on from Turn Left, a figure appears rolling from the shadows, which is Davros - who is clearly seen for a second or two.
• Planets disappearing has been a recurring theme in series 4 and now that the Earth has been 'stolen' it appears to be the next one.
• Gallifrey is one of the stolen planets and is restored at the end of the battle.
• The Doctor isn't at war, or fighting, the Judoon. The Judoon are the defence for the Shadow Proclamation.
• Jack can not save Gwen & lanto by from the tralier he says We're Dead. It is unlikely they die as there is another series of Torchwood with Gwen and lanto in it, but possible as the next episode will reset everything anyway.
• The Daleks attack Torchwood as in the trailer Ianto & Gwen are fireing guns.
• Donna may look into the heart of the TARDIS and become the Bad Wolf entity. The Doctor (If he is trapped in the Medusa Cascade) will not be able to help her.
• The BBC One website states that Francine Jones, Martha's mother, will reappear in this episode. The website doesn't include Harriet Jones, despite her appearing the next time trailer.
• The Daleks can strangly laugh (Rather creepily) this is either Davros or the red/gold dalek (with emotions back in.
• Jenny may come back
• Earth is not in its own solar system, it is seen in the trailer with planets not from our solar system,close enough to be seen by the naked eye on earth.
• The 'secret of the vault' is Davros.
• The 'Children Of Time' are the Daleks.

Filming Locations

Caerphilly

Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

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Continuity

• This episode features the return of many characters from the last three years of Doctor Who. The Doctor's major companions come to aid him and Donna Noble; Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, Captain Jack Harkness, Mickey Smith and classic companion,Sarah Jane Smith. Rose's mother, Jackie Tyler, the Daleks, the Judoon; and the former Prime Minister and friend of the Doctor, Harriet Jones also reappear. Davros makes his first appearance in the new series. Series regulars, Sylvia Noble and Wilfred Mott, Donna's mother and grandfather, also feature.

• There's also links to the two spinoff shows. Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones from Torchwood appear as well as Sarah Jane's son, Luke Smith from The Sarah Jane Adventures.

DVD and Other releases

• This is due to be released in the Series 4 boxset in November 2008 along with the rest of the Series.
• It will be released as part of Series 4 Volume 4 alongside Turn Left and Journey's End in September 2008.

See also

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External links

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