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Last updated 30 January 2022
Planet of the Dead
Broadcast: Sunday 31st May 2009
7:30pm-8:30pm AEST (09:30 GMT) < > « » Premiere < > « »
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Featuring: David Tennant, Noma Dumezweni, Lee Evans, Michelle Ryan

When a London bus takes a detour to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina. But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets hidden in the sand. CAST: David Tennant, Michelle Ryan

Press Release Synopsis:
When a London bus takes a detour to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina. But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets, hidden in the sand. And time is running out, as the deadly Swarm gets closer…

Planet Of The Dead features David Tennant as the Doctor, Michelle Ryan as Lady Christina and Lee Evans as Malcolm.

Michelle Ryan is best known for her roles as Zoe Slater in the BBC soap EastEnders and as Jaime Sommers in the recent remake of Bionic Woman.

One of Britain’s best-loved and biggest comedy stars, Lee Evans, joins the cast as Malcolm. A successful stand-up comedian, Lee has also appeared in numerous movies, most notably MouseHunt, There’s Something About Mary and The Fifth Element.


Synopsis Source: ABC
Broadcast Source: ABC

Ratings Information:


Initial figures: 1.051m viewers (overnight), 11th place day