Journey's End (TV story)

''Prisoners now on board the Crucible. They will be taken for testing.', Dalek.

This is the 13th and final episode of Series 4 and will feature 6 companions of the Doctor. It is a continued on a cliffhanger from Episode 12.

Synopsis
The entire universe is in danger as the Daleks activate their masterplan, and enslave 21st century London. The Doctor is helpless, and even the TARDIS faces destruction. The only hope lies with the Doctor's secret army of companions– but as they join forces to battle Davros himself, the prophecy declares that one of them will die.

Cast

 * The Doctor - David Tennant
 * Donna Noble - Catherine Tate
 * Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
 * Martha Jones - Freema Agyeman
 * Captain Jack Harkness - John Barrowman
 * Sarah Jane Smith - Elisabeth Sladen
 * Mickey Smith - Noel Clarke
 * Jackie Tyler - Camille Coduri
 * Luke Smith - Thomas Knight
 * Gwen Cooper - Eve Myles
 * Ianto Jones - Gareth David-Lloyd
 * Wilfred Mott - Bernard Cribbins
 * Sylvia Noble - Jacqueline King
 * Francine Jones - Adjoa Andoh
 * Davros - Julian Bleach
 * German Woman - Valda Aviks
 * Scared Woman - Shobu Kapoor
 * Chinese Woman - Elizabeth Tan
 * Liberian Man - [[Michael Price
 * Dalek Voice - Nicholas Briggs
 * Dalek Operators - Barney Edwards, Nick Pegg, David Hankinson, Anthony Spargo
 * Mr. Smith - Alexander Armstrong

Production crew
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Story notes

 * According to DWM this is the biggest finale of Doctor Who ever.
 * Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones operates a Dalek in this episode, returning to Doctor Who since his brief appearance as a Cyberman in The Age of Steel.

Ratings
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Myths
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Rumours

 * The greatest myth I conclude is to whether David Tennant is, or is not returning for Episode 13, and if not the 2009 Specials. However it would be difficult to justify the 2009 Specials occuring without David doing Hamlet, therefore it is justifiable, for the moment to presume that The Doctor's regeneration becomes interrupted or stops.
 * It has been hinted that Donna Noble is, in fact a Time Lady or the woman who picked up the Master's ring. This would also substantiate the rumours that Donna dies at the end of this episode as she is apparently not returning for the 2009 Specials. During the episode, when the subframe network contacts The children of Time, the four-beat used in the archangel network is heard. Also, when Donna sits on the stairs at the Shadow Proclomation, a two-beat drum sound is heard. This could be evidence for the fact that Donna picked up the Master's ring and is being used by him.
 * Captain Jack Harkness saves The Doctor from his own regeneration, by taking the energy from The Doctor and transferring it into himself, thus the physical regeneration of The Doctor would be aborted.
 * The Hand in a Jar takes the brunt of the regeneration and the Doctor does not regenerate but is healed from being shot by the Dalek
 * Because of the 1-second delay caused by the Medusa Cascade, the regeneration reverts upon itself and therefore does not occur.

Filming Locations

 * Cardiff
 * Caerphilly

Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors
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Continuity
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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 The Stolen Earth on 1st September 2008.