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.

Synopsis
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Plot
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Cast

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

Production crew
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Story notes

 * The title of the episode was unveiled during the closing credits of The Next Doctor.

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Rumours

 * 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.
 * On 3rd January 2009, on Doctor Who Confidential (BBC 1, 5:35pm), it was announced that Matt Smith will take over from David Tennant and become the Eleventh Doctor in Spring 2010. This rules out the Doctor regenerating in this episode.
 * As UNIT are being featured, this opens the possibility of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart appearing along with Captain Yates,Sergeant Benton. Also Colonel Mace and Captain Price could return as well.

Filming Locations

 * Tunisia (rumoured)
 * Cardiff (UNIT)

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DVD and Other releases
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