The Eaters of Light (TV story)
The Eaters of Light was the tenth episode of the tenth series of Doctor Who produced by BBC Wales.
It was written by Rona Munro, who returned to writing for the programme after nearly 28 years since her last television script, Survival — the end of the "Classic" era.
The episode answered the question about what happened to the Ninth Legion of the Roman army, and featured the return of Missy.
Synopsis
What happened to the legendary Ninth Legion of the Roman army? Bill and the Doctor both have ideas of what happened, but who is right? And what is that strange creature lurking in the dark? Why do people suddenly disappear?
Plot
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Cast
- The Doctor - Peter Capaldi
- Bill - Pearl Mackie
- Nardole - Matt Lucas
- Missy - Michelle Gomez
- Kar - Rebecca Benson
- Ban - Daniel Kerr
- Lucius - Brian Vernel
- Simon - Rohan Nedd
- Thracius - Ben Hunter
- Vitus - Sam Adewunmi
- Cornelius - Billy Matthews
- Marcus - Aaron Phagura
- Judy - Jocelyn Brassington
- Brother - Lewis McGowan
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Production errors
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Continuity
- Nardole gives a different perspective on the mystery of the Mary Celeste, (TV: The Chase, PROSE: The Mystery of the Marie Celeste, COMIC: A Stitch in Time) having previously had the ship's sign stored near the vault. (TV: The Pilot)
- The Doctor reminds Bill and Nardole about Missy on Mars. (TV: Empress of Mars)
- Bill turns someone who likes her down because she's not interested in men. (TV: Knock Knock)
Home video releases
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External links
- Official The Eaters of Light page on the Doctor Who website
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