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Deep Breath

Doctor Who (2005–2022) Series 8

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Sci-fi drama. When the Doctor arrives in Victorian London he finds a dinosaur rampant in the Thames and a spate of deadly spontaneous combustions.

When the Doctor arrives in Victorian London he finds a dinosaur rampant in the Thames and a spate of deadly spontaneous combustions.

Who is the new Doctor and will Clara's friendship with him survive as they embark on a terrifying mission into the heart of an alien conspiracy?

The Doctor has changed. It's time you knew him.

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1 hour, 19 minutes

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Fri 16 Jan 2015 19:50

BBC Three

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Introduction to Deep Breath

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BBC One - Doctor Who - Series 8, Episode 1 - Preview Clip

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Deep Breath - Doctor Who - Series 8 Episode 1 Trailer - BBC One

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Doctor Who World Tour Launch Event for Series 8 in Cardiff

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All the facts, figures and trivia about the dramatic series opener!

Role	Contributor
The Doctor	Peter Capaldi
Clara	Jenna Coleman
Madame Vastra	Neve McIntosh
Strax	Dan Starkey
Jenny	Catrin Stewart
Half-Face Man	Peter Ferdinando
Inspector Gregson	Paul Hickey
Alf	Tony Way
Elsie	Maggie Service
Cabbie	Mark Kempner
Director	Ben Wheatley
Barney	Brian Miller

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Thu 28 Aug 2014 01:50

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BBC Three
Fri 16 Jan 2015 19:50

BBC Three

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