Cold Blood (TV story)

Cold Blood is the ninth episode of Series Five. It is the second part of a two-part story. It marks the re-appearance of the Silurians for the first time in 26 years.

Synopsis
It is the most important day in the history of Earth: the dawn of a new age of harmony or the start of its final war.

The Doctor must face his most difficult challenge yet. It is a battle in which he cannot take sides and a day when nobody must die…

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 (DWM Issue 421)
 * Tony Mack - Robert Pugh
 * Elliot - Samuel
 * Mo - Alun Raglan
 * Ambrose - Nia Roberts
 * Eldane - Stephen Moore

Production crew
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Story notes

 * It has been revealed that with the broadcast of this Series being broadcast earlier than previous series, that this episode will broadcast before the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a first for the Series, with it usually disrupting the series in the past.

Ratings
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Rumours

 * It is rumoured that the Silurians are stealing bodies to splice with Silurian DNA to make half-human/half-Silurians. The could be compared with the Pig Slaves. The fact that some of the Silurian-like creatures in the trailers appear to be wearing regular human clothing may support this.
 * Rory will die or be consumed by a crack but will return in the finale and will marry Amy.

Filming locations
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Production errors
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Continuity
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DVD / Bluray 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.