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The Hungry Earth

Doctor Who (2005–2022) Series 5

Episode 8 of 13

The reptilian Silurians are the former rulers of Earth. A drilling project awakens them - and now they want their planet back!

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Role	Contributor
The Doctor	Matt Smith
Amy Pond	Karen Gillan
Rory	Arthur Darvill
Alaya	Neve McIntosh
Nasreen Chaudhry	Meera Syal
Tony Mack	Robert Pugh
Writer	Chris Chibnall
Producer	Peter Bennett
Director	Ashley Way
Ambrose	Nia Roberts
Mo	Alun Raglan
Elliot	Samuel Davies

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