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Doctor Who – Season 1, Episode 9 The Empty Child

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An unearthly child haunts the bomb sites of London.
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Doctor Who — Season 1, Episode 9

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Christopher Eccleston

The Doctor

Billie Piper

Rose Tyler

John Barrowman

Captain Jack Harkness

Dian Perry

Computer

Noah Johnson

The Empty Child

Florence Hoath

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Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 08/17/2023
9/10
Barrowman plays a typical rogue character and still stands out. Not only is he very funny, but he’s genuinely charming as hell. He’s excellent throughout his Doctor Who arc. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis An unearthly child haunts the bomb sites of London.
Director
James Hawes
Executive Producer
Mal Young, Julie Gardner, Russell T. Davies
Screenwriter
Steven Moffat
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 21, 2005