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The Woman Who Fell to Earth

  • Episode aired Oct 7, 2018
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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6.9/10
11K
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Sharon D Clarke and Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
"I’m looking for a Doctor." The new series of #DoctorWho arrives on Sunday 7th October.
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In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the... Read allIn a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky.In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jamie Childs
  • Writer
    • Chris Chibnall(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Jodie Whittaker
    • Bradley Walsh
    • Tosin Cole
  • Director
    • Jamie Childs
  • Writer
    • Chris Chibnall(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Jodie Whittaker
    • Bradley Walsh
    • Tosin Cole
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    • 301User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    FIRST LOOK: Episode 1 | The Woman Who Fell To Earth
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    Sharon D Clarke, Bradley Walsh, Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill in Doctor Who (2005)
    Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
    Jodie Whittaker and Jamie Childs in Doctor Who (2005)
    Sharon D Clarke, Bradley Walsh, Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill in Doctor Who (2005)
    Sharon D Clarke, Bradley Walsh, Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill in Doctor Who (2005)
    Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
    Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
    Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
    Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)
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    Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker
    • The Doctor
    Bradley Walsh
    Bradley Walsh
    • Graham O'Brien
    Tosin Cole
    Tosin Cole
    • Ryan Sinclair
    Mandip Gill
    Mandip Gill
    • Yasmin Khan
    Sharon D Clarke
    Sharon D Clarke
    • Grace O'Brien
    Samuel Oatley
    Samuel Oatley
    • Tim Shaw
    Jonny Dixon
    Jonny Dixon
    • Karl
    Amit Shah
    Amit Shah
    • Rahul
    Asha Kingsley
    • Sonia
    Janine Mellor
    • Janey
    Asif Khan
    Asif Khan
    • Ramesh Sundur
    James Thackeray
    • Andy
    Philip Abiodun
    • Dean
    Stephen MacKenna
    Stephen MacKenna
    • Dennis
    Everal Walsh
    Everal Walsh
    • Gabriel
    • (as Everal A Walsh)
    Hazel Atherton
    • Sissy Roberts - Train Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Graham Burton
    • Funeral Congregation
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Tucker
    • Crane Worker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jamie Childs
    • Writer
      • Chris Chibnall(showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      A few notes of the Doctor Who theme played on an electric guitar are heard when the Thirteenth Doctor appears for the first time.
    • Goofs
      (Around 48 minutes) Tim Shaw is standing behind Karl when he takes one step towards the Doctor but in the long shot he is much further in front of Karl than one step could have taken him.
    • Quotes

      The Doctor: Don't be scared. All of this is new to you, and new can be scary.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening titles or credits of any kind. All credits are seen only at the end, and the title "Doctor Who" is not displayed at all.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Bradley Cooper/Lady Gaga/Ryan Gosling/Jodie Whittaker/Rod Stewart (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Doctor Who Theme
      Written by Ron Grainer

      Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

    User reviews301

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    Let's get a shift on!
    This first episode of Chris Chibnall's "Doctor Who" felt fresh and different, not an easy feat for such a long running show.

    With high production values and utilising cinematic lenses, the new "Who" felt reassuringly expensive. The episode didn't pause for breath or opening titles, and the hour running time seemed far shorter.

    Most importantly, this episode introduced the new Doctor, in the shape of Jodie Whittaker. Whittaker is an absolute delight as the 13th Doctor. Her strong Northern accent is brilliant and she's as cute as a button.

    The introduction of a new Doctor can be tricky and this tale is one of the stronger first episodes in the show's history. It's also quite dark which bodes well for the future. A new generation of viewers will be hiding behind the settee.

    The new ensemble cast is strong and shows promise.

    The baddie, "Tim Shaw", in "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is memorable and the stuff of nightmares, with a face full of victim's teeth embedded in his alien skin.

    I was hoping for a retro-Who theme and I'm very pleased with the new version by Segun Akinola.

    I genuinely believe this will be a memorable series.

    7 out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom)
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Barry Rail Centre, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK(train scenes)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Studios
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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