The Stolen Earth (TV story)

The Stolen Earth
Doctor:	[[doctor::Tenth Doctor]]
Companion(s):	Donna Noble Rose Tyler Martha Jones Jack Harkness Mickey Smith Sarah Jane Smith
Main enemy:	Daleks Davros
Main setting:	Earth Space
Key crew
Writer:	Russell T. Davies
Director:	Graeme Harper
Producer:	Phil Collinson
Release details
Story number:	12
Release number:	4
Premiere broadcast:	28th June 2008
Format:	1x45 minute episode
Production code:	4.12

Synopsis

Earth's greatest heroes assemble in a time of dire need, but can the Doctor's secret army defeat the might of the new Dalek Empire?

With battles on the streets and in the skies, the Doctor and Donna must brave the Shadow Proclamation to find out the truth. However, a fearsome old enemy waits in the shadows...

Plot

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Cast

• The Doctor - David Tennant
• Donna Noble - Catherine Tate
• Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
• Martha Jones - Freema Agyeman
• Jack Harkness - John Barrowman
• Sarah Jane Smith - Elisabeth Sladen
• Mickey Smith - Noel Clarke
• Jackie Tyler - Camille Coduri
• Gwen Cooper - Eve Myles
• Ianto Jones - Gareth David-Lloyd
• Luke Smith - Tommy Knight
• Davros - Julian Bleach
• Sylvia Noble - Jacqueline King
• Wilfred Mott - Bernard Cribbins
• Francine Jones - Adjoa Andoh
• Harriet Jones - Penelope Wilton
• General Sanchez - Michael Brandon
• Mr Smith - Alexander Armstrong
• Dalek - Nicholas Briggs

Production crew

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References

• General Sanchez says "ladies and gentlemen we are at war", this was previously said by captain Jack Harkness in The Parting of the Ways.

Story notes

• This episode was the last of Series 4 to have its title revealed.
• This is the third time that the Daleks have returned with a leader in a finale. In the 2005 finale, The Parting of the Ways, the Daleks were led by the Dalek Emperor and in 2006 finale, Doomsday, Dalek Sec led the Cult of Skaro.

The Other Dalek two parter in 2007 Series was shown as the 4th & 5th Episodes of the Series (Daleks in Manhattan & Evolution of the Daleks). The Daleks were the Cult of Skaro.

• This is the first story to feature all seven companions in the revived series. And it is the story with one of the most cast members as it has seven companions plus their families as regulars.

Ratings

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Myths

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Rumours

• A leaked picture shows Dalek Caan (in gold armour, NOT red) with his front taken off, exposing the "true Dalek" inside. He is connected to a cloning machine (in keeping with the clone theme of series 4) which is used to produce all the other Daleks seen in the episode.
• It is rumoured Davros speedily created the new Dalek race by using a progenation machine similar to the one shown in The Doctor's Daughter or a cloning machine.
• The Daleks invade UNIT. In the mid series trailer some Daleks were seen with the UNIT logo behind them. There is also a character called General Sanchez who is said to work for UNIT.
• Harriet Jones is either inside a normal Dalek casing or the Red Dalek casing.
• The Eighth-Ninth Doctor Regeneration is explained.
• Gallifrey is restored. This is a possibility as it has been rumoured that RTD wants to erase all he has changed in Doctor Who, ready for when Steven Moffat takes over.
• Planets disappearing has been a recurring theme in series 4 and now that the Earth has been 'stolen' it appears to be the next one.
• Gallifrey is one of the stolen planets and is restored at the end of the battle.
• The Doctor isn't at war, or fighting, the Judoon. The Judoon are the defence for the Shadow Proclamation.
• Donna may look into the heart of the TARDIS and become the Bad Wolf entity. The Doctor (If he is trapped in the Medusa Cascade) will not be able to help her.
• The BBC One website states that Francine Jones, Martha's mother, will reappear in this episode. The website doesn't include Harriet Jones, despite her appearing the next time trailer.
• Jenny may come back
• Earth is not in its own solar system, it is seen in the trailer with planets not from our solar system,close enough to be seen by the naked eye on earth.
• The 'secret of the vault' is Davros.
• The 'Children Of Time' are the Daleks.
• In Doctor Who Confidential for the episode Turn Left, RTD mentioned that the TARDIS may be exploding.
• Davros has created the daleks by taking humans from the future and coming back in time to kill thier ancestors in a similar way to The Sound of Drums and Last of the Time Lords.
• The TARDIS has been turned into a Paradox machine. Again

Filming Locations

Caerphilly

Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

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Continuity

• This episode features the return of many characters from the last three years of Doctor Who. The Doctor's major companions come to aid him and Donna Noble; Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, Captain Jack Harkness, Mickey Smith and classic companion,Sarah Jane Smith. Rose and Martha's mothers, Jackie Tyler and Francine Jones make a comeback reappear, as do the Daleks, the Judoon; and the former Prime Minister and "friend" of the Doctor, Harriet Jones. Davros makes his first appearance in the new series. Series regulars, Sylvia Noble and Wilfred Mott, Donna's mother and grandfather, also feature.

• There's also links to the two spinoff shows. Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones from Torchwood appear as well as Sarah Jane's son, Luke Smith from The Sarah Jane Adventures.

DVD and Other releases

• This is due to be released in the Series 4 boxset in November 2008 along with the rest of the Series.
• It will be released as part of Series 4 Volume 4 alongside Turn Left and Journey's End in September 2008.

See also

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External links

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