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The Empty Child

  • Episode aired May 5, 2006
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
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Noah Johnson in Doctor Who (2005)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
When a spaceship crashes in the middle of the London Blitz the Doctor, Rose and the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness find themselves investigating a plague of physical injuries and a little b... Read allWhen a spaceship crashes in the middle of the London Blitz the Doctor, Rose and the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness find themselves investigating a plague of physical injuries and a little boy in a gas mask.When a spaceship crashes in the middle of the London Blitz the Doctor, Rose and the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness find themselves investigating a plague of physical injuries and a little boy in a gas mask.
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  • Director
    • James Hawes
  • Writers
    • Steven Moffat(showrunner)
    • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Eccleston
    • Billie Piper
    • Kate Harvey
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  • Director
    • James Hawes
  • Writers
    • Steven Moffat(showrunner)
    • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Eccleston
    • Billie Piper
    • Kate Harvey
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    • 19User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Noah Johnson and Albert Valentine in Doctor Who (2005)
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    Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston
    • Doctor Whoas Doctor Who
    Billie Piper
    Billie Piper
    • Rose Tyleras Rose Tyler
    Kate Harvey
    • Nightclub Singeras Nightclub Singer
    Albert Valentine
    • The Childas The Child
    Florence Hoath
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Cheryl Fergison
    • Mrs. Lloydas Mrs. Lloyd
    Damian Samuels
    Damian Samuels
    • Mr. Lloydas Mr. Lloyd
    John Barrowman
    John Barrowman
    • Jack Harknessas Jack Harkness
    Robert Hands
    • Algyas Algy
    Joseph Tremain
    Joseph Tremain
    • Jimas Jim
    Jordan Murphy
    • Ernieas Ernie
    Brandon Miller
    • Alfas Alf
    Richard Wilson
    Richard Wilson
    • Dr. Constantineas Dr. Constantine
    Noah Johnson
    • The Empty Childas The Empty Child
    • (voice)
    Dian Perry
    • Computeras Computer
    • (voice)
    Saul Murphy
    • Drinkeras Drinker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Hawes
    • Writers
      • Steven Moffat(showrunner)
      • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      When Captain Jack mocks the Doctor and Rose for their out-of-place outfits ("Flag Girl was bad enough - but U-boat captain?"), he is actually spot on - the Doctor's leather jacket is in fact a vintage 1938 German U-boat commander's jacket.
    • Goofs
      Nancy seems to have the unique ability to whistle with her fingers in her mouth - even though she's wearing gloves.
    • Quotes

      [Captain Jack has just greeted the Doctor as "Mr. Spock"]

      The Doctor: Mister Spock?

      Rose Tyler: What was I supposed to say? You don't have a name! Don't you ever get tired of "Doctor"? Doctor Who?

      The Doctor: Nine centuries in, I'm coping.

    • Connections
      Featured in Doctor Who Confidential: Bringing Back the Doctor (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      In The Mood
      Written by Wingy Manone, Andy Razaf and Joe Garland

      Performed by Glenn Miller

    User reviews19

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    Top review
    10/10
    Steven Moffat IS a Genius
    The writing of this episode is so intricate, almost spellbinding. Steven Moffat is a genius, I have been re watching several episodes of Doctor Who and this is one of the best. The cast are brilliant too!
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    • Oct 8, 2018

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom)
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Barry Steam Railway, Plymouth Road, Barry Island, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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