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'''Series 2''' of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', occasionally known as '''Season 28''', it ran between [[ | '''Series 2''' of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', occasionally known as '''Season 28''', it ran between [[15th April]] [[2006]] and [[25th December]] [[2006]]. Each episode (except for the specials) was accompanied by a short teaser "[[Tardisode]]" which was only viewable on the Internet; this experiment was not repeated for succeeding seasons and the Tardisodes were not included in the DVD release. The main story arc for the season was the [[Torchwood Institute]], referenced only twice previously, which served to lead up to the finale episodes as well as the ''[[Torchwood]]'' spinoff series. A secondary arc dealt with Rose's growing infatuation with the Doctor. Series 2 saw the return of the [[Cybermen]] to television (albeit an alternate-universe version), and the return of companions [[Sarah Jane Smith]] and [[K-9]] (both last seen, notwithstanding independent, fan-made productions, in [[1983]]); their appearance sparked the commissioning of a second spin-off series, ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''. Series 2 also introduced the concept of annual Christmas specials for the series, along with the idea of making occasional mini-episodes for charity. | ||
The decision to add the Christmas special, a 14th episode, to the production sparked the introduction of the "Doctor-lite" episode beginning this year. These were episodes in which the Doctor (and, usually, his companion) only appear in one or two scenes, with the story carried by new, supporting characters. This allowed [[David Tennant]] to film two episodes at the same time. ''[[Love and Monsters]]'' was the first episode to use this innovation, though it did not receive the same level of acclaim later Doctor-lite episodes such as ''[[Blink]]'' and ''[[Turn Left]]'' achieved. | The decision to add the Christmas special, a 14th episode, to the production sparked the introduction of the "Doctor-lite" episode beginning this year. These were episodes in which the Doctor (and, usually, his companion) only appear in one or two scenes, with the story carried by new, supporting characters. This allowed [[David Tennant]] to film two episodes at the same time. ''[[Love and Monsters]]'' was the first episode to use this innovation, though it did not receive the same level of acclaim later Doctor-lite episodes such as ''[[Blink]]'' and ''[[Turn Left]]'' achieved. | ||
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===Specials=== | ===Specials=== | ||
*[[ | *[[The Runaway Bride]] | ||
===Series 2=== | ===Series 2=== | ||
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*[[The Price of Paradise]] | *[[The Price of Paradise]] | ||
== Aliens and Enemies = | == Aliens and Enemies = | ||
*[[Casp|Matron Casp]] | *[[Casp|Matron Casp]] | ||
*[[New Human|New Humans]] | *[[New Human|New Humans]] | ||
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*[[Cult of Skaro]] | *[[Cult of Skaro]] | ||
*[[Dalek]]s | *[[Dalek]]s | ||
*[[Roboforms]] | |||
*[[Roboform Christmas Tree]] | |||
*[[Racnoss]] | |||
*[[Empress of the Racnoss]] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/episodes/2006/index.shtml BBC website index for series 2] | [http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/episodes/2006/index.shtml BBC website index for series 2] | ||
Revision as of 18:17, 20 February 2009
Series 2 of Doctor Who, occasionally known as Season 28, it ran between 15th April 2006 and 25th December 2006. Each episode (except for the specials) was accompanied by a short teaser "Tardisode" which was only viewable on the Internet; this experiment was not repeated for succeeding seasons and the Tardisodes were not included in the DVD release. The main story arc for the season was the Torchwood Institute, referenced only twice previously, which served to lead up to the finale episodes as well as the Torchwood spinoff series. A secondary arc dealt with Rose's growing infatuation with the Doctor. Series 2 saw the return of the Cybermen to television (albeit an alternate-universe version), and the return of companions Sarah Jane Smith and K-9 (both last seen, notwithstanding independent, fan-made productions, in 1983); their appearance sparked the commissioning of a second spin-off series, The Sarah Jane Adventures. Series 2 also introduced the concept of annual Christmas specials for the series, along with the idea of making occasional mini-episodes for charity.
The decision to add the Christmas special, a 14th episode, to the production sparked the introduction of the "Doctor-lite" episode beginning this year. These were episodes in which the Doctor (and, usually, his companion) only appear in one or two scenes, with the story carried by new, supporting characters. This allowed David Tennant to film two episodes at the same time. Love and Monsters was the first episode to use this innovation, though it did not receive the same level of acclaim later Doctor-lite episodes such as Blink and Turn Left achieved.
Television stories
Specials
Series 2
- New Earth
- Tooth and Claw
- School Reunion
- The Girl in the Fireplace
- Rise of the Cybermen / The Age of Steel
- The Idiot's Lantern
- The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit
- Love & Monsters
- Fear Her
- Army of Ghosts / Doomsday
The Cast
Primary Cast
Secondary Cast
- Mickey Smith - Noel Clarke
- Jackie Tyler - Camille Coduri
- Pete Tyler - Shaun Dingwall
- Jake Simmonds - Andrew Hayden-Smith
Guest Cast
Novels
- The Stone Rose
- The Feast of the Drowned
- The Resurrection Casket
- I am a Dalek
- The Nightmare of Black Island
- The Art of Destruction
- The Price of Paradise
= Aliens and Enemies
- Matron Casp
- New Humans
- Face of Boe
- Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17
- Werewolf
- Mr Finch
- Krillitanes
- Clockwork droids
- Cybermen
- John Lumic (Cybercontroller)
- The Wire
- Ood
- The Beast
- Abzorbaloff
- Hoix
- Scribble Monster
- Isolus
- Cyberleader
- Cult of Skaro
- Daleks
- Roboforms
- Roboform Christmas Tree
- Racnoss
- Empress of the Racnoss
External Links
BBC website index for series 2
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