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*[[Σ|Ood Sigma]] - [[Paul Kasey]]
*[[Σ|Ood Sigma]] - [[Paul Kasey]]
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*[[Ood|Ood Voices]] - [[Silas Carson]]
*[[Ood Elder]] Voice - [[Brian Cox]]  
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*Voice of [[Ood Elder]] - [[Brian Cox]]
*Voice of [[Judoon]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]]  
*[[Trinity Wells]] - [[Lachele Carl]]<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/television/373632/doctor_who_the_end_of_time_cast_list_confirmed_with_surprises_in_store.html]</ref>
*[[Trinity Wells]] - [[Lachele Carl]]<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/television/373632/doctor_who_the_end_of_time_cast_list_confirmed_with_surprises_in_store.html]</ref>
*[[Visionary]] - [[Brid Brennan]]
*[[Visionary]] - [[Brid Brennan]]
*[[Miss Trefusis]] - [[Sylvia Seymour]]
*[[Miss Trefusis]] - [[Sylvia Seymour]]
*[[Winston Katusi]] - [[Allister Bain]]
*[[Tommo]] -[[Pete Lee-Wilson]]
*[[The Second]] - [[Joe Dixon]]
*[[Mr. Danes]] - [[Simon Thomas]]
*Monster - [[Jimmy Vee]]
*Monster - [[Jimmy Vee]]
*[[Eleventh Doctor]] - [[Matt Smith]]
*[[Eleventh Doctor]] - [[Matt Smith]]

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The End of Time is the title of the two-part Doctor Who special that will be broadcast during the 2009–2010 Christmas season. This will be the last story for David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor prior to the character's regeneration into his eleventh incarnation, who will be played by Matt Smith. It will also be the last Doctor Who story written by Russell T Davies, who shepherded the series' return to British television in 2005 and has been the series' executive producer and chief writer since. Davies will be succeeded as executive producer and showrunner by Steven Moffat.

The title The End of Time was first attributed to this story in a trailer unveiled at the San Diego ComicCon in July 2009; it was subsequently confirmed as the proper title for Part 2 in Doctor Who Magazine #412. On 19 November, the BBC announced that both parts will carry the title The End of Time, marking the first occasion since Survival in 1989 that the same title has been used for more than one episode.[1].

Synopsis

Part 1

Its the Tenth Doctors final journey – but his psychotic nemesis the Master has been reborn, on Christmas Eve. With both determined to cheat death, the battle ranges from the wastelands of London to the mysterious Immortality Gate, while the alien Ood warn of an even greater danger approaching, as a terrible shadow falls across the entire Universe.

Part 2

The Doctor faces the end of his life as the Master's plans hurtle out of control. With the sound of drums growing louder, and an ancient trap closing around the Earth, the Doctor and Wilf must fight alone. But sacrifices must be made, and the deadly prophecy warns: "He will knock four times."

Plot

Part 1

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Part 2

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Cast

Crew

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Airdates

On 1 December 2009, the BBC officially confirmed that Part One will air on 25 December 2009, followed by Part Two on 1 January 2010.[7]

Both BBC America and the Canadian Space network have confirmed plans to air the two parts during the Christmas season. Part 1 airs on BBC America on 26 December 2009, followed by Part 2 on 2 January 2010. In Canada, Space has announced that both Part 1 and 2 will air on 2 January 2010[8]. Airdates for Australia and New Zealand have yet to be announced as of 3rd December 2009.

References

  • The name of Jessica Hynes' character, Verity Newman, is a reference to Verity Lambert and Sydney Newman. This is the second time the revived series has honoured the two people who are considered among the primary creators of Doctor Who; a similar reference occurred in Human Nature when the Doctor, under his human guise, says his parents were named Verity and Sydney.
  • In the preview, the Tenth Doctor lists off things he did instead of rushing to meet Ood Sigma; among them is a implied marriage with Elizabeth I. He also implies that one nickname of her can't be used anymore; presumably he meant "Good Queen Bess", which would imply he had angered her in some way, supplying the ending for DW: The Shakespeare Code.

Story Notes

  • This will be David Tennant's last appearance as the Doctor and also Matt Smith's first appearance.
  • John Simm will be returning to play the Master.[30]
  • The second part is confirmed to be 75 minutes, 4 longer than Voyage of the Damned. Thus it will be the new holder of the title of third longest single episode, behind the 85 minute long TV movie and the 90 minute long The Five Doctors.
  • David Tennant has revealed that not all the episode will be set on Earth.
  • A preview of Part One aired as part of the 2009 Children in Need Appeal special broadcast on 20th November 2009.[31]
  • With this, his final Doctor Who story, Davies will have written or co-written no less than 10 consecutive episodes (this number counts two-parters as separate and also includes a mini-episode, but does not include Torchwood), an unprecedented accomplishment in the history of the franchise.
  • This is the first story of more than one episode since Survival to have one overarching title. It is unknown if this is one-off or will be continued under Moffat.
  • The two Doctor Who Confidential titles revealed are:
    • Lords and Masters
    • Allons-y

Ratings

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Filming Locations

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Rumours

  • All the Tenth's Doctor's companions have been seen as appearing, except Martha and Mickey.
  • It has been confirmed that Jessica Hynes will appear as Verity Newman and published Journal of Impossible Things [32]
  • Timothy Dalton was seen on set wearing Time Lord robes: this could mean the return of the Time Lords. [33] Additionally, Roger Bailey is credited as playing "Time Lord".
  • The Ood will appear in this episode, as they may have been in the trailer.
  • Timothy Dalton will play "The Narrator"[34]
  • The BBC confirmed both the Master and Lucy Saxon would be returning.[35]
  • David Harewood will play Joshua Naismith, who he described as a "a rather strange individual. He wants to do something remarkable and he seeks the help of probably the most evil person in the universe. And by seeking his help, he sets in motion a series of events that could possibly bring about the end of the world". He also did scenes with John Simm, meaning that Naismith may work with the Master. [36]
  • The Gate was mentioned by The Trickster in The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith: how this will tie in to the finale is unknown.
  • The Gate was also mentioned in an interview given by Russell T. Davies with the Radio Times in 2008 for the release of The Next Doctor. He said: "But oh, what a Christmas that’s going to be. Let’s just say that dark forces are gathering already. The Gate is waiting and life will never be the same again…”
  • Another mention to 'The Gate' was made in another Radio Times interview, given by Davies. He said: "The Master's return is just the start of our biggest, most heart-breaking story yet. The Immortality Gate is waiting."
  • Prior to the BBC's official announcement in mid-November, it was unclear whether Part 1 and Part 2 would both carry the same title (as prior to this only the title of Part 2 had been confirmed by the network). Following the broadcast of The Waters of Mars, Russell T. Davies was quoted in the media as saying the title of Part 1 would have six words, leading to speculation over what it might be before it was announced that the two chapters would share the title The End of Time.
  • It was hinted by Russel T. Davies that Donna Noble and/or Wilfred Mott will die, mentioning "her [Donna's] last words" and speaking grimly of Wilf's fate in The End of Time; the plot summary mentions that sacrafices will be made

Trailers

  • A teaser trailer was shown at Comic-Con 2009. The voiceover is provided by Timothy Dalton.
"It is said that in the final days of planet Earth, everyone had a bad dream". An unknown person laughs after this. We then see multiple clips, including those of the Tenth Doctor, what may be a crazed Ood, Donna Noble, Wilfred Mott, Sylvia Noble and a unknown man which some fans think may be Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor, David Harewood as Joshua Naismith, and a hooded man.The mood is very dark. A female voice (possibly Lucy Saxon) says "He returns". Then the Master is shown, with a dyed, blonde hair. He says, "My name is the Master". The tag line at the end of the trailer is "The End of Time", "Christmas 2009".
  • A trailer has been shown at the end of The Waters of Mars on 15th November, RTD has said in DWM Issue 415 that a well known Hollywood actor will be voicing an alien in the episodes and has be heard in the trailer. It is unknown if this will be Timothy Dalton (who has been confirmed as playing a character called The Narrator) or another famous actor. This actor was revealed in the 5th-11th Dec issue of Radio Times to be Brian Cox.
The trailer at the end of Waters of Mars depicts The Master laughing insanely and somebody screaming silently, The Doctor on what appears to be a spacecraft or possibly in the immortality gate, an Ood saying "Every night, Doctor, we have bad dreams", Joshua Naismith in a large house, The Doctor on a construction site, The Doctor talking to Wilf in a cafe, Donna, an explosion in the middle of a town and the Doctor falling over, Lucy Saxon in prison, the Doctor in Naismith's mansion, Wilf closing his eyes as if he doesn't want to see the thing in front of him, The Doctor holding someones hand, The Master on a construction site in a black hoodie, the Doctor saying "I'm going to die", Donna on her phone crying, The Doctor on a construction site, The Master's eyes possibly, The Master saying "My name is the Master", The Doctor on a construction site with a load of explosions and electricity, The Master laughing and his flesh phasing out, revealing his skeleton beneath, and the Doctor staring with his face full of horror. A voice plays over the trailer: "Because a shadow is falling over Creation, and something vast is stirring in the dark... the darkness heralds only one thing... the end of Time itself."
  • A specially packaged preview of the first episode will be shown as part of the BBC Children in Need telethon on Friday 20th November. It was originally rumoured that the pre-credits teaser would be shown; however, Russell T Davies has confirmed in DWM Issue 415 that this sequence is too plot heavy to be broadcast out of context.
The Doctor arriving on Ood Circle dressed in his brown suit, but wearing a cowboy hat and necklace of flowers from Hawaii. Ood Sigma is waiting for him, the Doctor is in a funny mood, Ood Sigma tells the Doctor he "should not have delayed", the Doctor replies that he's not going to go rushing to his death. The Doctor follows Sigma to a city built by the Ood. Sigma reveals that it has been a hundred years since the Doctor's last visit. The Doctor looks around in surprise and says that they could not have advanced that much in such a small amount of time (showing themselves to the Doctor in another time, building the city, telepathy). Sigma continues to say that the Ood mind is troubled, and everynight they have bad dreams. Sigma then takes the Doctor to the Ood Elder (one is dressed in white and has a larger brain) who is talking more to himself than anyone else saying it is returning and he is returning and they are returning, The Ood tell the Doctor to join them. The Doctor sits down and holds hands with them. The Doctor sees the image of the Master laughing. He says defiantly and darkly "that man is dead".

Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

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Continuity

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DVD release

  • It has been announced that the four specials plus The Next Doctor will be released in North America on both DVD and Blu-Ray in a box set on 2nd February 2010.[37]
  • This episode will also be released with The Waters of Mars.

External links

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Doctor Who - Title Revealed!, BBC Website, 17 November 2009
  2. ↑ The End of Waiting
  3. ↑ Discover Both Ends Of The "Spectrum Of Spock." Plus The Doctor's Worst Nightmare.
  4. ↑ New Set Pics Reveal Just How Freaktastic David Tennant's Final Doctor Who Story Will Be
  5. ↑ Star Trek Comedy And Doctor Who Tragedy — Revealed!
  6. ↑ Star Trek Comedy And Doctor Who Tragedy — Revealed!
  7. ↑ [1]
  8. ↑ Doctor Who:Bernard Cribbins Returns
  9. ↑ Billie Piper returns to Doctor Who to see David Tennant bow out in all-star show
  10. ↑ Billie Piper returns to Doctor Who to see David Tennant bow out in all-star show
  11. ↑ DWM 408, p.6; "June Whitfield joins the cast for the Christmas Specials
  12. ↑ June Whitfield spotted with Doctor Who in Cardiff
  13. ↑ Your First Look At Doctor Who's Next Big Guest Stars
  14. ↑ David Tennant Tells Us Why His Doctor's So Sorry, And What's To Come
  15. ↑ [2]
  16. ↑ Russell Davies’ final show reunites old friends for a Doctor Who adventure
  17. ↑ [3]
  18. ↑ Russell Davies’ final show reunites old friends for a Doctor Who adventure
  19. ↑ [4]
  20. ↑ Claire Bloom 'to star as mother of Doctor Who'
  21. ↑ Being Human Star In Tennant Who Finale
  22. ↑ New Set Pics Reveal Just How Freaktastic David Tennant's Final Doctor Who Story Will Be
  23. ↑ Lewin lands Dr Who role]
  24. ↑ Roger C Bailey, actor, Casting Call Pro
  25. ↑ CastNetUK - The No. 1 casting resource
  26. ↑ Ken mcreddie
  27. ↑ [5]
  28. ↑ http://www.cam.co.uk/actors/simon-thomas
  29. ↑ [6]
  30. ↑ BBC - Doctor Who - John Simm returns as the Masteraccessed 28th July 2009
  31. ↑ BBC Press Office announcement, 23 October 2009
  32. ↑ Discover Both Ends Of The "Spectrum Of Spock." Plus The Doctor's Worst Nightmare.
  33. ↑ Your First Look At Doctor Who's Next Big Guest Stars
  34. ↑ http://scifiwire.com/2009/07/david-tennants-final-doct.php
  35. ↑ The End of Waiting
  36. ↑ Scoop on those final 'Who' specials
  37. ↑ The Doctor Who New Page: Waters of Mars Airdatesaccessed 16th November 2009


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