Rather than tarmac, street lamps, and dark, rainy nighttime skies, it is now daytime, with sand as far the eye can see in every direction. Several bus passengers discuss the events surrounding the relocation of Earth to the, The Doctor mentions, "Humans on buses, always blaming me", referring to, Carmen says, "Your song is ending", which is what the, An alternate reality Captain Magambo appeared in, Christina refers to the economic crash of, Malcolm named his unit of measurement the Bernard after Professor, When Captain Magambo tells the Doctor it is an honour to serve him during a phone conversation, he gets the notion she has saluted him over the phone, which she hastily denies. Planet of the Dead are a cosmic doom metal band from Wellington, New Zealand. 799 likes. Death is coming.". It was known that a large chunk was broken off with powerful gravity tethers and brought inside a "Planet Cracker Class" ship where it was stripped and its ore content was studied. Was this review helpful to you? Christina notices the Doctor is the brainpower of the bunch and has him fill the rest of the group in on what has happened. Thomas S. Flowers has a way making the reader feel actual emotions for his characters. She runs onto a 200 bus to Victoria, where she exchanges her diamond earrings for a bus ride. The Doctor attaches 4 Tritovorian anti-gravity clamps onto the wheels and uses the 5th to interface the bus steering wheel with the Tritovorian technology. Another stingray bursts in from above and knocks him over then gulps him down its jaws. Fewer special effects than one has been accustomed to. (. Action packed, heartfelt, and the ending is fantastic. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. The bus driver proclaims it unmovable. Switching over to the second caller, the Doctor picks up Nathan on the other end, using another mobile phone. Planet of the Dead BUTCHER QUEEN PLANET OF THE DEAD #1 CVR B TIM BRADSTREET : $3.95: Outside North America? If you're a zombie lover, you can't help but revel-the author … Instagram: @planetofthedeadband Planet Of The Dead. The aliens explain that they had been on their way to trade with the people of San Helios when their ship had crashed. This is the first Doctor Who episode to ever be released on the high-definition Blu-ray format. However, the swarm is hard upon its heels. Thus, his series actually begin in 2005, 2006 and 2007 — not 2006, 2007 and 2008 as is commonly thought. After he manages this, Christina passionately kisses the Doctor, taking back her earlier comment of "hating him". He talks about how he can travel through time and space in his blue box and some of the places he's been, including the Court of King Athelstan in 924 AD... but he didn't remember her being there. Three of the stingrays have followed the bus through the wormhole; furthermore, if they don't close the wormhole in time, the entire swarm will come through and devastate Earth. The tense stand-off between Captain Magambo and Malcolm is defused when a soldier tells her the bus is safely through, but they are not out of danger. This episode is listed as episode 16 of Series 4 on Netflix in the US. Remember, however, that this list only gives the first year in which an episode from a series was broadcast. 4.15 It reappeared on Netflix in 2014, concurrent with the additions of The Day of the Doctor and The Time of the Doctor to the service. Lost them all. It might seem foolproof, but the one thing the guards haven't counted on is a sleuth attempt to pilfer the cup from above... High Wire Heist - Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead - BBC. He looks on silently as D.I McMillan proudly arrives to confront Christina with the charge of suspicion of theft. Morally outraged at the idea of abandoning the Doctor who has saved humanity countless times before, Malcolm refuses to follow her order so they can allow the Doctor to get back to Earth. But Planet of the Dead (which ends rather abruptly setting up a sequel) surprises with the majority of the story coming from a laptop memoir of a military officer who shares what has happened while the astronauts have been on their mission. Carmen can hear the voices of its dead residents. He and Christina learn they are in the Scorpion Nebula on the planet San Helios, which is on the other side of the universe from Earth; the Doctor comments on how Christina got her wish of being "so far away". They fire up a fancy security system as they lock up for the night, but the lasers around the perimeter don’t account for an assault from above. He borrows Barclay's cell phone, pulling out his sonic screwdriver and turning it into a superphone. At the same time on the dunes, the Doctor and Christina are found and captured by a fly-like alien who holds them at gunpoint with a blaster. From this episode onward, the series would remain in HD format. Sonny92. Planet of the Dead. The alien stingray which was down in the shaft next to Christina gives chase, but it gets fried in the security grid after she turns it back on whilst ascending. The release is identical to the Region 2 version, including the intact Confidential, even though it includes clips from the 1996 TV movie which at the time could not be released in Region 1 due to licensing issues. It was also notable as being the first and so far, only Easter special of Doctor Who. Captain Magambo and Malcolm await the Doctor's escape plan. [1] ( She initially refuses to answer his questions, instead, calling herself and the Doctor "two equal mysteries." The police promptly arrest her and take her away, leaving the unperturbed Doctor by himself. Magambo The BARB official ratings are 9.54 million, the 5th most-watched programme of the week, the second most watched on BBC of the week and the second most watched of Saturday 11th April. The Doctor replies they will generate more doorways; it is part of their natural life cycle and something they can't help, but he'll try to nudge them onto uninhabited worlds. Christina protests she risked her life for it, but the Doctor corrects her: she risked her life for the clamps it was mounted on. : Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. The Doctor and Christina try to work out what's happening on San Helios. It's common knowledge now that the Doctor's just four episodes away from his end, so this was Ten's last chance to embark on one last old-fashioned romp, before the serious business of his dying begins in earnest. He also puts in a good word for Nathan, who needs a new job, and Barclay, who is good with engines, saying they're good to have in a crisis if Magambo would bring them on to UNIT as privates. Download Planet of the Dead Books now!Available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. It's OK for the first 20 minutes but then loses it a little.I did enjoy Michelle Ryan's performance as Christina, she's good fun, a good match for Tennant. Download Planet of the Dead Books now!Available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Additionally, she wants to come with him for adventure and excitement, telling him that is why she steals. While Christina lowers down the gravity well, a screech rings out from below. Planet crack was a term used to describe when a planet was literally cracked open to be mined for valuable resources. San Helios is meant to be completely devoid of life. After Carmen leaves, the Doctor decides to take pity on Christina, who is now handcuffed and being put in a police car. Reluctantly, Christina hands the Doctor the Cup of Athelstan along with a hammer upon request. Memorable moment Their velocity as a pack is reaching a speed that creates static build-up with enough energy to pierce open the fabric of space. by T.K. It sets down in the ruins of a city, and the crew marvel at the ruins, evidence of a dead civilization. Christina gives the Doctor a thank-you kiss. Use the HTML below. The release includes a single bonus feature: In North America, the DVD and Blu-ray were released on 28 July 2009. Reilley. He promises to get them all home. Main enemy: Planet of the Dead The bus lands back on the spot where it vanished, being given a standing ovation by the assembled soldiers, and the passengers are released and taken to be examined by UNIT. Many thanks to Jim Ousley for getting these issues – and goodies! Premiere broadcast: Christina turns off the electric barrier in the Tritovores' ship. “Trade you for a bit of Easter egg?” the Doctor asked, wiggling his eyebrows at the Hatter beside him as she popped a yellow jelly baby in her mouth, and holding out his hand that was holding a unwrapped Easter egg. Gosh Dang It to Heck! Christina notices the Doctor treats the visual of the amazing city like he's used to such things, then asks about his title of lordship. Companion(s): The Doctor and Christina run to the bus. Previously, it had been listed as a separate standalone title, before vanishing from the service entirely sometime in 2011. The same man who eyeballed the rhondium detector points a finger at the Doctor and demands to know if he used it to make the bus end up in the desert. A plan is formed to get back, and psychic passenger Carmen has a vision of death approaching. The bus has been wrecked in the process of landing, with smoke hissing from its engine and parts of its double-decker roof sheared apart. After the bus takes a hard landing back onto solid ground, the Doctor's jaw is agape at the sight of a completely different environment. AUG201548. "It's a storm — who says it's sand?" Stingrays Director: Ghost Planet: San Helios. Instead, he comes clean and says he was tracking a hole in reality that suddenly grew big and the bus drove into it. The Doctor is on the planet Adeki, trying to fish, when he comes upon an old city of the Adekians. He then sits down opposite Lady Christina. This strongly echoes Billie Piper's dilemma when she returned to film. Carmen can hear the voices of its dead residents. With just seconds to spare, Malcolm is able to close the wormhole just ahead of the main swarm. When the bus is originally shown, it has a number plate of W974GHM, but later, when flying, its number plate has changed to RUA461W. 5 The Poison Sky. Their debut album, ‘ Fear of a Dead Planet ’, was released 9th February, 2020 and clocked up over 35,000 views on YouTube. Planet of the Dead ★★★ Michelle Ryan and filming in Dubai fail to put a shine on this 2009 Easter special Yet as a self-contained episode, Planet Of The Dead was passable enough. Everyone returns to the bus so the group can make sense of the situation. In response, Christina says, "I hate you". 200 Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. One points a blaster at them and blames the Doctor for their crashed ship. After a bit more conversation, however, Lady Christina de Souza announces her full title to him, and they shake hands. The Doctor tells the passengers that the bus has passed through a wormhole into a different world, proving this to them by throwing a handful of sand into the space behind the bus. Summary. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2020 Vinyl release of "Fear of a Dead Planet" on Discogs. The Doctor deems Carmen a low-level psychic and theorises the alien sun has amplified her abilities. On the bus, Carmen shudders as her visions tell her these things are a storm that devours. She follows his instructions and attempts to start the bus. The wormhole has grown to four miles in length and is heading outward. "Planet of the Dead" was a seven-page Star Trek: The Original Series comic strip published in 1972. It never really fully gelled for me, and the ending of Lady Christina flying off into the sunset I could have lived without. Planet of the Dead. He deems Malcolm his "new best friend" and hangs up for the time being. Planet Of The Dead. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? In spite of his fear, Malcolm passionately refuses to close the wormhole, surprising even Magambo. Planet of the Living Dead But this war will determine the fate of an entire species: life or endless death for Mankind. The Tritovores give the Doctor information that the entire planet became a desert last year, with all 100 billion inhabitants suddenly vanishing along with the city, wildlife, oceans, and mountains. 12+ When a London bus takes a detour to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina. Drawing her gun on him, Magambo once again orders him to close the wormhole in the hopes of intimidating him. Among the passengers is Carmen, who has been hearing mysterious voices since Christina got on. Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead In neo-classic fashion Russell T. Davies is, as always, brilliant. 12+ Story number: (He enters the key code 654 into a pad and turns … In a top-notch museum, armed security guards are taking up their positions around a golden goblet on a stand.) GUARD: Positions. on Disney+ Hotstar. Behind the scenes video The bus in this episode is called the 200, a reference to ‘Planet of the Dead’ being viewed by some to be the 200th Doctor Who Television story. Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead In neo-classic fashion Russell T. Davies is, as always, brilliant. Ghost Planet: San Helios. The Doctor merely smiles back and replies, "Christina, we were." In fact, For the purposes of this list, "Series 4" is considered to be the. They have been spat out into a world covered in desert with three suns. He is assigned the task of stripping the air filter. The Doctor moves on to Barclay, who has a love interest named Tina; Nathan's dealing with unemployment and Carmen and Lou talk about whose turn it is to cook. He did it in the other book by him I read as well, called Feast. Please come home. Back on Earth, the highway tunnel has been shut down as Detective McMillan and the police officers wait to intercept Lady Christina. On the rooftop is a woman in black clothes and a ski mask. The passengers scream as the bus is put through the wringer; the metal frame buckles, the windows burst into shards of flying glass, and everyone ducks down in their rows. Planet of the Dead: Concept Art & Graphics. Back on Earth, the Doctor is aided by Malcolm, a genius drafted in by UNIT. Original theme music by Ron Grainer  "Planet of the Dead" (Easter 2009) features jewel thief Lady Christina de Souza (Michelle Ryan) as The Doctor's one-off companion, and The Doctor is presented with a prophecy of his imminent death. One of the Tritovores gets ready to escape the ship, but the other goes back to shut down the controls. This FAQ is empty. They find that the storm from earlier has grown closer. Using experience from trips to the Kalahari, Christina has them air out the tyres slightly to improve it further by giving the bus some extra grip, as its weight is more distributed. After forming in 2018 the band went from strength to strength in 2019, culminating with a support slot for legendary New Orleans noise merchants Eyehategod. Not long to wait now, until Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is unleashed upon us. She's quite enthusiastic and proves to be quite helpful as The Doctor tries to unravel what has happened to them and most importantly, devise a means of returning, given that the bus is firmly stuck in the sand and heavily damaged. The storm on the Horizon are actually a swarm of ravenous flying monsters that eat anything in their path, they plan to get to Earth through the Wormhole. She asks him to "be careful with it" as it is a millennia-old artefact worth 18 million pounds. Script release: The 200 races away from the voracious swarm. Trapped in the Desert - Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead - BBC. Annoyed for receiving immediate blame from a human on a bus and having dealt with the animosity of the Midnight incident, the Doctor doesn't keep to himself again. Carmen and her husband discuss her psychic ability. The Tritovores mistake the Doctor and Christina as enemies. On meeting him, they take the shapes of his former companions (most of whom are dead), but then take the form of his previous selves. Magambo gives the Doctor a salute even though he doesn't want one, trusting him that the creatures will not return. A very tense moment, brings the show back up to adult theme. For fans of classic science fiction and supermassive riffs. Directed by James Strong. Diamond Pop-Culture Network. ← Previous Click here. He and the other passengers find themselves in the middle of the desert which he later determines to be on a planet in a galaxy clear across the universe. Meanwhile, the bus passes through a ripple in space and a bright, blinding light flashes out. They part on friendly terms. Rate it * You Rated it * 0. When a Tritovore ship came to the planet to trade, it ran into the swarm. BBC One This is my fault. The Doctor finds stolen goods in Christina's possession. When the Doctor is "tinting" his glasses with his sonic screwdriver, he lowers them out of view. Together with a handful of other survivors, Rei and Takashi set forth to find their families in a world that is rapidly detoriating. Unsure of the number, he dials Pizza Geronimo by accident. The Doctor's rhondium sensor detects something unusual. Aboard the bus one of the passengers is Lady Christina de Souza, a rather accomplished thief who was on the run after having successfully stolen a very valuable piece from a museum. Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (Easter Special, 2009) When stingrays attack! The Doctor, about to enter the TARDIS, is told by Carmen to take care of himself; the Doctor, full of joy, tells her the same. 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