The Parting of the Ways (TV story)

The Parting of the Ways
Doctor:	[[doctor::Ninth Doctor]]
Companion(s):	Rose Jack Harkness
Main enemy:	Daleks Dalek Emperor
Main setting:	200,100
Key crew
Writer:	Russell T. Davies
Director:	Joe Ahearne
Producer:	Phil Collinson
Release details
Premiere broadcast:	18th June 2005
Format:	1 45-minute episode
Production code:	173

Cast

• Christopher Eccleston - Ninth Doctor
• David Tennant - Tenth Doctor
• Billie Piper - Rose Tyler
• John Barrowman - Captain Jack Harkness
• Nicholas Briggs - Dalek (voice)
• Noel Clarke - Mickey Smith
• Camille Coduri - Jackie Tyler
• Barnaby Edwards - Dalek Operator
• David Hankinson - Dalek Operator
• Paterson Joseph - Rodrick
• Jo Joyner - Lynda Moss
• Nisha Nayar - Female Programmer
• Nicholas Pegg - Dalek Operator
• Anne Robinson - The Anne Droid (voice)
• Alan Ruscoe - Android
• Jenna Russell - Floor Manager (uncredited)
• Jo Stone-Fewings - Male Programmer

Story Notes

• This is the first episode to feature a Dalek inside the TARDIS.
• Christopher Eccleston passes on the role of the Doctor to David Tennant.
• The Doctor kisses one of his companions, the second time this has happened.

Quotes

• "Doesn't it just burn when you face me." - the Doctor

• "Hail, Doctor, - the Great Exterminator." - the Dalek Emperor

• "But I can..." - Rose Tyler

• "I'm dead, or about to die, with no hope of survival." - The Doctor

• "And now, it's time for the face off!" - What Not To Wear robot.

Story Arcs

• Bad Wolf
• Captain Jack
• Gamestation

More Info

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