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"Doctor Who" The Lazarus Experiment (2007)


Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   508 votes
Director:
Richard Clark
Writer:
Stephen Greenhorn (written by)
TV Series:
"Doctor Who" (2005)
Original Air Date:
5 May 2007 (Season 3, Episode 6)
Genre:
Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi more
Plot:
The famous Dr Lazarus has appeared to discover the secret of eternal youth - but do his experiments hide a sinister secret? full summary | add synopsis
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User Reviews:
A simple tale, wonderfully executed more (6 total)

Cast

  (Episode Complete credited cast)

David Tennant ... The Doctor
Freema Agyeman ... Martha Jones
Gugu Mbatha-Raw ... Tish Jones
Reggie Yates ... Leo Jones
Adjoa Andoh ... Francine Jones
Mark Gatiss ... Lazarus
Thelma Barlow ... Lady Thaw
Lucy O'Connell ... Olive Woman
Bertie Carvel ... Mysterious Man
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
45 min | 45 min (50 episodes)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
UK:PG (DVD rating) | Australia:PG
Filming Locations:
Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England, UK

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When The Doctor mentions, "It shouldn't take that long to reverse the polarity. I must be out of practice", it is a reference to Jon Pertwee, who played the Third incarnation of The Doctor, whose very frequent solution to problems was to yell (and then do) "Reverse the Polarity!" more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: When The Doctor and Martha are in Martha's apartment for the second time, a boom mic is visible in front of the police box, just above the 'Public Call' wording. more
Quotes:
[to all the guests]
The Doctor: Listen to me! You people are in serious danger. You need to get out of here, right now!
Olive Woman: Don't be ridiculous. The greatest danger here is choking on an olive.
[the mutated Lazarus breaks in]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Doctor Who Confidential: Space Craft (#3.7)" (2007) more

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23 out of 27 people found the following review useful.
A simple tale, wonderfully executed, 5 May 2007
Author: DVD_Connoisseur from England

"The Lazarus Experiment" is a solid, highly entertaining episode from writer Stephen Greenhorn. Returning Martha to her home, 12 hours after she left on her intergalactic travels, The Doctor's interest is raised by Dr. Lazarus' claims of changing forever what it means to be human.

Lazarus is played by "Doctor Who" fanatic and "The League of Gentlemen" star Mark Gatiss. Gatiss is always superb and his portrayal of the ageing scientist given a major face-lift is excellent.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is cute as a button as Martha's younger sister, Tish, while Adjoa Andoh plays the mother role to perfection.

The special effects take centre stage in "The Lazarus Experiment". Neill Gorton's makeup effects are as realistic as ever and the CGI work from The Mill gives the episode a Hollywood feel. The Lazarus creature is a marvellous design and the dynamic action scenes are jaw-dropping for a UK television production.

While this is a simple enough tale, the story continues the Mr. Saxon arc, really building up the suspense factor.

The future episodes look like absolute crackers from the sneak preview. Strap yourself in for what appears to be a true roller-coaster ride with the return of a familiar face...

9 out of 10. Great fun.

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