The Stolen Earth (TV story)

Synopsis
Earth's greatest heroes assemble in a time of dire need, but can the Doctor's secret army defeat the might of the new Dalek Empire?

With battles on the streets and in the skies, the Doctor and Donna must brave the Shadow Proclamation to find out the truth. However, a fearsome old enemy waits in the shadows...

Plot
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Cast

 * The Doctor - David Tennant
 * Donna Noble - Catherine Tate
 * Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
 * Martha Jones - Freema Agyeman
 * Captain Jack Harkness - John Barrowman
 * Mickey Smith- Noel Clarke
 * Sarah-Jane Smith - Elisabeth Sladen
 * Jackie Tyler - Camille Coduri


 * Gwen Williams - Eve Myles
 * Ianto Jones - Gareth David-Lloyd
 * Luke Smith - Tommy Knight
 * Davros - Julian Bleach
 * Sylvia Noble - Jacqueline King
 * Wilfred Mott - Bernard Cribbins
 * Harriet Jones - Penelope Wilton
 * General Sanchez - Michael Brandon
 * Dalek (voice) - Nicholas Briggs

Production crew
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Story notes

 * This episode was the latest to have its title revealed of Series 4.
 * This is the third time that the Daleks have returned with a leader in a finale. In the 2005 finale, The Parting of the Ways, the Daleks were led by the Dalek Emperor and in 2006 finale, Doomsday, Dalek Sec led the Cult of Skaro.

Ratings
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Myths
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Rumours

 * A leaked picture shows Dalek Caan (in gold armour, NOT red) with his front taken off, exposing the "true Dalek" inside. He is connected to a cloning machine (in keeping with the clone theme of series 4) which is used to produce all the other Daleks seen in the episode.
 * It is rumoured Davros speedily created the new Dalek race by using a progenation machine similar to the one shown in The Doctor's Daughter or a cloning machine.
 * The Daleks invade UNIT. In the mid series trailer some Daleks were seen with the UNIT logo behind them. There is also a character called General Sanchez who is said to work for UNIT.
 * Harriet Jones is either inside a normal Dalek casing or the Red Dalek casing.
 * The Eighth-Ninth Doctor Regeneration is explained.
 * Gallifrey is restored. This is a possibility as it has been rumoured that RTD wants to erase all he has changed in Doctor Who, ready for when Steven Moffat takes over.
 * Judoon are definately coming back as they were in the next time trailer, and will fight the Daleks.
 * It is rumoured that Martha will defy Colonel Maces instructions and fight with the doctor instead of letting UNIT deal with it which will possiblly cause their downfall as it's shown in the trailer 3 Daleks with a UNIT sign behind them, possibly invading and taking out earths main defence(apart from the doctor).
 * The Dalek in the shadows is NOT Davros as the Dalek has gold armour but pictures of the new davros show him with black armour Not true as in the HD Trailer, you can clearly see the blue glow of his control panel on the right of the mid section of the "Dalek" "and the lights are gold above him" Also, the lighting could cause Davros' armor to look different, probably a ploy to make you think that it's not him so he creates even more impact
 * The Daleks invade Earth and take the Human Race hostage. Confirmed in trailer and pictures of the episode.
 * This episode features Rose Tyler, Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper, Ianto Jones, Martha Jones, Sarah Jane Smith, Luke Smith, Maria Jackson and others.
 * It is rumoured that Professer River Song may be in this episode or the next, as River Song said that she had been to the end of the universe and at the end of turn left the doctor said "it's the end of the universe"
 * In the Doctor Who Confidential episode following on from Turn Left, a figure appears rolling from the shadows, which is Davros - who is clearly seen for a second or two.
 * Planets dissapearing has been a reccuring theme in series 4 and now that the earth has been 'stolen' it appears to be the next one.

Filming Locations
Caerphilly

Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

 * Why would the doctor want to defeat the Judoon? They're not evil and whoever put the doctor must battle the judoon is wrong! He doesn't, or rather may not, in the next time trailer he is show to be stood in front of them in what appeared to be very little danger

Continuity

 * This episode features the return of many characters from the last four years of Doctor Who. The Doctor's major companions come to aid him and Donna Noble; Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, Captain Jack Harkness, Mickey Smith and classic companion,Sarah Jane Smith. Rose's mother, Jackie Tyler, the Daleks, the Judoon; and the former Prime Minister and friend of the Doctor, Harriet Jones also reappear. Davros makes his first appearance in the new series. Series-regulars, Sylvia Noble and Wilfred Mott, Donna's mother and grandfather, respectivley, also feature.


 * There's also links to the two spinoff shows. Gwen Williams and Ianto Jones from Torchwood appear aswell as Sarah Jane's son, Luke Smith from The Sarah Jane Adventures.

DVD and Other releases

 * This is due to be released in the Series 4 boxset in November 2008 along with the rest of the Series.
 * It will be released as part of Series 4 Volume 4 alongside Turn Left and Journey's End in September 2008.