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Season 13

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Summary

John Bishop joins the cast as Dan Lewis for a six-part story. After terrifying forces begin stirring on Halloween, the Sontarans launch an attack during the Crimean War.

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Episode 9: The Power of the Doctor

Summary

Feature-length special, starring Jodie Whittaker in her last appearance. A space train comes under attack, seismologists disappear without trace on present day Earth, and the court of the Russian Tsar in 1916 falls under a malign influence. These strange incidents draw the Doctor into her last stand, against the combined forces of the Daleks, the Cybermen and the Master. Guest starring Sophie Aldred and Janet Fielding, reprising their roles as 1980s companions Ace and Tegan

Review

David Brown

It obviously takes someone as devious as the Master to work in the BBC press office because my preview copy of this episode didn’t feature the regeneration. So, even if I wanted to, I can’t reveal who we get to see or what they say. Not that I’m allowed to tell you much about the preceding 89 minutes either, as I had to sign a non-disclosure form long enough to clog the Tardis data bank.

So, let’s count off what CAN be disclosed about Jodie Whittaker’s exit. There are Daleks, Cybermen, an appearance by Rasputin, plus Sacha Dhawan back as the aforementioned Master.

Oh, and guest roles for Janet Fielding and Sophie Aldred, on screen again as Tegan and Ace. And it’s this aspect that gives you an idea as to how things tie into the BBC’s centenary, as what we get is not just a final bow for the 13th Doctor, but a celebration of the “classic” era, too. There’s a lot to cram in but, thanks to the casting decisions, it’s the fans whose interest was sparked in the 80s who receive the most rewards.

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2022-10-23

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Cast

rolenameThe DoctorJodie WhittakerYasmin KhanMandip GillDan LewisJohn BishopThe MasterSacha DhawanAceSophie AldredTegan JovankaJanet FieldingVinderJacob AndersonKate StewartJemma RedgraveAshadPatrick O'KaneDeputy Marshal ArnhostJoe SimsTrain Marshal HalazSanchia McCormackAlexandraAnna AndresenNicholasRichard DempseyCuratorDanielle BjelicMessengerJoe SlovickVoice of the Daleks/CybermenNicholas Briggs

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rolenameWriterChris ChibnallExecutive producerChris ChibnallExecutive producerMatt StrevensExecutive producerNikki WilsonDirectorJamie Magnus Stone

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7.6/10

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