Planet of the Dead (TV story)

Planet of the Dead is the confirmed title of the first of the 2009 specials, due to air in Easter 2009. It will reportedly star David Tennant and feature two new characters, Christina and Malcolm, along with UNIT.

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Plot
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Cast

 * The Doctor - David Tennant
 * Malcolm - TBA
 * Christina - TBA

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Myths

 * The Doctor is rumored to be left without the TARDIS in this story.
 * The Nimon may also return as hinted by Russell T Davies in the 22nd Window of the Doctor Who Advent Calendar.
 * Russell T Davies stated in the commentary for The Next Doctor that it will feature UNIT, as well as two new characters named Christina and Malcolm.
 * The Zarbi are also rumored to return as they were hinted in the 22nd window of the Doctor Who advent calender and RTD mentioned wanting to name an episode "Planet of the Zarbi".
 * The titular planet of the episode is rumored to be Gallifrey, suggesting that Russell T Davies' closing tenure means that these specials will see a close, or at least an explanation to the heavily hinted at Time War across the previous four series. Some have speculated that the Easter setting makes for a story of resurrection.
 * The Time Lords are rumoured for a return in this episode after many hints from Russell T Davies have been dropped also he is planning to undo the effects of The Timewar due to him leaving resurrecting Gallifrey and the Timelords. Also a Time Lord action figure has been put among the series 4 collection on Play.com

Filming Locations

 * Tunisia (rumoured)
 * Cardiff (UNIT)

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