The Hungry Earth (TV story)

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Rory Williams | enemy = The Silurians | setting = Earth 2015 | writer = Chris Chibnall | director = Ashley Way | producer = Peter Bennett | broadcast date = TBA | format = 1x 45 minute episode | production code = | previous story = Amy's Choice | next story = TBA

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The Hungry Earth is the eighth episode of Series Five. It is the first part of a two-part story. It marks the re-appearance of the Silurians for the first time in 26 years.

Synopsis

In 2015, Dr Nasreen Chaudhry is leading the deepest drilling of Earth's crust in history. But deep beneath, something is drilling up. 

Plot

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Cast

• The Doctor - Matt Smith
• Amy Pond - Karen Gillan
• Rory Williams - Arthur Darvill
• Dr. Nasreen Chaudhry - Meera Syal
• Silurian (twin) - Neve McIntosh
• Silurian (twin) - TBA

Production crew

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References

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Story notes

• The title was confirmed on the cover of Doctor Who Magazine 421.

Ratings

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Rumours

• It is rumoured that there will be two types of Silurians (the original and a new evolved type). This is with the appearance of 2 similair but different types seen in many of the trailers.

Filming locations

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Production errors

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Continuity

• The Silurians return after a 26 year absence, having last appeared in DW: Warriors of the Deep.

Home video releases

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See also

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