The Curse of the Black Spot (TV story)

The Curse of the Black Spot was the third episode in the sixth series of Doctor Who.

Synopsis
The TARDIS is marooned onboard a 17th-century pirate ship whose crew is being attacked by a mysterious and beautiful sea creature. Becalmed and beset by cabin fever, the pirates have numerous superstitious explanations for the Siren’s appearance. The Doctor has other ideas but, as his theories are disproved and every plan of escape is thwarted, he must work to win the trust of the implacable Captain Avery and uncover the truth behind the pirates’ supernatural fears – and he must work quickly, for some of his friends have already fallen under the Siren’s spell…

Plot
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Cast

 * The Doctor - Matt Smith
 * Amy Pond - Karen Gillan
 * Rory Williams - Arthur Darvill
 * Henry Avery - Hugh Bonneville
 * Boatswain - Lee Ross
 * Siren/Selkie - Lily Cole
 * Mulligan - Michael Begley
 * Eye Patch Lady - Frances Barber

Crew

 * Writer - Steve Thompson

Story notes

 * This episode was supposed to air in the autumn half of the series, but was swapped round for unknown reasons.
 * A prequel for this story was released online.

Ratings
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Myths

 * The Eye Patch Lady will reappear.

Filming locations

 * Cornwall

Production errors
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Continuity
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Home video releases
Part one of the series, which will contain episodes 1 to 7 will be released in the summer.