Army of Ghosts (22 Nov. 2006)

As the ghosts of loved ones appear, the whole world celebrates. But as the Doctor investigates he believes that there is a more sinister motive behind their appearence. And deep within the ... See full summary »

Director:

Graeme Harper

Writers:

Russell T. Davies, Terry Nation (characters: "Daleks"),

Stars:

David Tennant, Billie Piper, Camille Coduri

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
David Tennant	...	The Doctor
Billie Piper	...	Rose Tyler
Camille Coduri	...	Jackie Tyler
Noel Clarke	...	Mickey Smith
Tracy Ann Oberman	...	Yvonne Hartman (as Tracy-Ann Oberman)
Raji James	...	Dr. Rajesh Singh
Freema Agyeman	...	Adeola
Hadley Fraser	...	Gareth
Oliver Mellor	...	Matt
Barbara Windsor	...	Peggy Mitchell
Hajaz Akram	...	Indian Newsreader
Anthony Debaeck	...	French Newsreader
Takako Akashi	...	Japanese Newsreader
Paul Fields	...	Weatherman
David Warwick	...	Police Commissioner

Storyline

As the ghosts of loved ones appear, the whole world celebrates. But as the Doctor investigates he believes that there is a more sinister motive behind their appearence. And deep within the Torchwood tower, a mysterious sphere containing the greatest enemies of the Doctor is opened...

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Plot Keywords:

tardis | fantasy episode | cyberman | 3d glasses with special vision | astral projection | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Tredegar House, Newport, Wales, UK

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 45 min (50 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The footage of Canary Warf used when Jackie looks out of the window is taken from the series two opening episode of The Apprentice.

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Goofs

At the start when we see Rose on the bus, a bald man sits down on the seat behind her. However, when the camera is inside the bus, he is sitting two seats behind her, without enough time for him to move.

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Quotes

Peggy Mitchell: [on TV] Listen to me, Den Watts - I don't care if you HAVE come back from the dead, get out of my pub! The only spirits in here are gin, whisky and vodka, so go on - GET OUT!
[the Doctor switches the TV off and turns to Jackie]
The Doctor: When did this start?
Jackie Tyler: Well, first of all, Peggy heard this noise in the cellar, so she goes downstairs...
The Doctor: No, I mean worldwide.

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Connections

Featured in Doctor Who Confidential: Episode #4.14 (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Doctor Who Theme"
(uncredited)
Written by Ron Grainer
Arranged by Murray Gold
Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

User Reviews

old allies, older enemies

Starting with Rose's heart-breaking monologue and ending in quite possibly the best cliffhanger for a Doctor Who two-parter in recent memory, this episode is full of surprises, returning characters both good as well as evil, great characterization, and more. It's just brilliant all around. The only drawbacks are that it's steeped in Who mythology and for those who for some reason to choose this as their first episode of the current incarnation of Doctor Who will be lost and the other thing is not a detriment of the show in the least. More a detriment to me, as so much happens that I truly can't talk about the actual plot too much without spoiling it. And trust me, this IS an episode you'd want to go into knowing nothing about.

My grade: A