The Stolen Earth (TV story)
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The Children of Time are moving against us but everything is falling into place...Welcome to my new empire, Doctor!
Plot
When the Earth is stolen from its orbit and placed in another galaxy with 26 other stolen planets,[7] the Doctor's secret army of allies comes together to defend the Earth from the new Dalek Empire. With battles raging on the streets and in the sky, the Doctor and Donna confront the Shadow Proclamation to find the truth; however, a fearsome old enemy waits in the shadows.[
Cast Notes
The episode features the return of many actors and characters to the programme. Freema Agyeman reprises her role as Martha Jones for the second time in the series and John Barrowman and Elisabeth Sladen return as Jack Harkness and Sarah Jane Smith respectively. Adjoa Andoh returns as Francine Jones for the first time since "Last of the Time Lords". Julian Bleach assumes the role of Davros, after appearing as the "Ghostmaker" in the Torchwood episode "From Out of the Rain" earlier in 2008.
This episode is also the first fully-fledged crossover between Doctor Who and its spin-off series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, with Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles), Ianto Jones (Gareth David-Lloyd), Luke Smith (Thomas Knight), and Mr Smith (Alexander Armstrong) all appearing in the parent program for the first time. Eve Myles previously played Gwyneth in the 2005 Doctor Who episode "The Unquiet Dead".
Jason Mohammad reprises his role as the newsreader from "Turn Left", and Lachele Carl also reappears as the recurring American newsreader from Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures, credited as "Trinity Wells" in series 4 after previously being named "Mal Loup" in an on-line video.[8] Dalek Caan also returns in this episode for the first time since "Evolution of the Daleks",[6] along with the Judoon from "Smith and Jones".
Paul O'Grady and Richard Dawkins also appear as themselves, continuing the pattern of celebrity appearances in the penultimate episode of every series since the show's revival in 2005. Dawkins is married to Lalla Ward, who played Romana II alongside Tom Baker's Doctor.
References
- General Sanchez is heard saying "Ladies and gentlemen, we are at war." This was last said by Captain Jack Harkness in The Parting Of The Ways.
- Russel T Davies' pattern of using the same surnames is the most notable in this episode with 'Martha Jones', 'Harriet Jones' and 'Ianto Jones'. None of whom are related.
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 and Evolution of the Daleks). The Daleks were the Cult of Skaro.
- Davros refers to Donna Noble, Martha Jones, Rose Tyler, and possibly the minor companions as The Children Of Time.
- Sarah Jane Smith has already had past experience in dealing and/or fighting against Davros with The Doctor, albeit in his fourth incarnation. However Sarah Jane could be the one with the knowledge about how to destroy Davros and the circumstances on which he came to Earth. She may prove vital in the battle to come.
- In the preview shown, Upon hearing the Dalek Message, Jack and Sarah Jane both become very emotional, with Jack declaring that he can't do anything, and that they will die.
- The One Show presented a clip featuring Wilfred Mott and Sylvia Noble being confronted by a Dalek on Earth. Wilfred is shown holding some sort of weapon as the Dalek shouts,"Exterminate". Bernard Cribbins, after the clip stated that he was glad it ended where it did. This could mean that either Wilf or Sylvia gets killed. Neither of them get killed...rumor has it that Rose comes in and saves the day.'Also, You can hear a teleport sound just before the clip ends.
Also the clip shows that the Daleks can dissolve substances that block their vision. They were able to dissolve the paint that Wilf used by his Paint ball gun that was covering their eye.
Ratings
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Myths
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Filming Locations
Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors
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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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