The Hungry Earth (TV story)

	[[doctor::Eleventh Doctor]]
	Amy Pond Rory Williams
	Silurians
	Earth 2015
	Chris Chibnall
	Ashley Way
	Peter Bennett
	209a
	TBA
	1x 45 minute episode

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

Over in the tiny, remote hamlet of Cwmtaff, human science is again being bold, pushing the boundaries and asking for trouble. The Discovery Drilling Project has burrowed 21km into the Earth, deeper than ever before. However something is digging up, from way further beneath their feet than 21km.

Plot

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Cast

• The Doctor - Matt Smith
• Amy Pond - Karen Gillan
• Rory Williams - Arthur Darvill
• Dr. Nasreen Chaudhry - Meera Syal
• Alaya/Restac - Neve McIntosh(DWM Issue 421)

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.
• It is also rumoured that the Sea Devils will appear as one of the races in 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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