The Hungry Earth (TV story)

The Hungry Earth is the eighth episode of Series Five. It is the first part of a two-part story. It marks the re-appearance of the Silurians for the first time in 26 years.

Synopsis
It’s 2015 and the most ambitious drilling project in history has reached deeper beneath the Earth’s crust than man has ever gone before – but now the ground itself is fighting back.

In the latest episode of the time-travelling drama, written by Chris Chibnall, the Doctor, Amy and Rory arrive in a tiny mining village and find themselves plunged into a battle against a deadly danger from a bygone age.

Plot
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Cast

 * The Doctor - Matt Smith
 * Amy Pond - Karen Gillan
 * Rory Williams - Arthur Darvill
 * Dr. Nasreen Chaudhry - Meera Syal
 * Alaya/Restac - Neve McIntosh

Production crew
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Story notes

 * The title was confirmed on the cover of Doctor Who Magazine 421.

Ratings
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Rumours

 * It is rumoured that there will be two types of Silurians (the original and a new evolved type). This is with the appearance of 2 similar but different types seen in many of the trailers.
 * It is also rumoured that the Sea Devils will appear as one of the races seen in the trailers.

Filming locations
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Production errors
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Continuity

 * The Silurians return after a 26 year absence, having last appeared in DW: Warriors of the Deep.

DVD releases
BBC Video - Doctor Who Series Five - Volume Three will feature Amy's Choice, The Hungry Earth, Cold Blood and Vincent and the Doctor. It will be released on Monday 2nd August 2010 (UK Only) on DVD and Blu-Ray.