Solar Flare: Science Fiction News

Teaser:

The TARDIS takes Rose and the Doctor to the Highlands of Scotland in the 19th century where they come face to face with Queen Victoria. The Queen is on the way to Balmoral taking a precious cargo with her. They stop for the night at Torchwood House where they are attacked by Monks and something that seems very like a werewolf.

First Broadcast: 12nd April 2006
Running Time: 44′31″
UK Rating: 9.24 million
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Euros Lyn

Cast:
The Doctor - David Tennant
Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
Queen Victoria - Pauline Collins; Father Angelo - Ian Hanmore; Lady Isobel - Michelle Duncan; Sir Robert - Derek Riddell; Captain Reynolds - Jamie Sives; Steward - Ron Donachie; The Host - Tom Smith; Flora - Ruthie Milne

Note:

• Tooth and Claw heavily foreshadows the Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood.
• Dr. James McCrimmon, the name The Doctor uses is a reference to Jamie McCrimmon, one of the Second Doctor’s companions
• The Scottish accent that David Tennant uses in this episode is his natural accent

Links:
Doctor Who - Tenth Doctor Episode Guide

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Eoghann Irving is amongst other things the creator and Editor of Solar Flare. He has a life long interest in all forms of science fiction and fantasy and a pressing need to share this interest with anyone who will listen. Find out more at his personal website eoghann.com..

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