The Science of Doctor Who

The Science of Doctor Who

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The Science of Doctor Who

2012

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Science Fiction

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Overview

Like all great science fiction shows, there are kernels of truth and nuggets of science fact scattered throughout the incredible ‘Doctor Who’ universe. In this special, we are going to explore these dynamic ‘Doctor Who’ moments where science fiction and science fact converge and mingle.

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Renegade Pictures

Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Dallas Campbell

Unknown Role

Dallas Campbell

Acting

Chloe Dykstra

Unknown Role

Chloe Dykstra

Acting

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Unknown Role

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Acting

Michio Kaku

Unknown Role

Michio Kaku

Writing

Steven Moffat

Unknown Role

Steven Moffat

Acting

Scott Adsit

Unknown Role

Scott Adsit

Acting

Jim Al-Khalili

Unknown Role

Jim Al-Khalili

Acting

Alison Haislip

Unknown Role

Alison Haislip

Acting

Natalie Morales

Unknown Role

Natalie Morales

Acting

Godfrey

Unknown Role

Godfrey

Acting

Kurt Braunohler

Unknown Role

Kurt Braunohler

Acting

Matt Smith

The Doctor (archive footage)

Matt Smith

Acting

David Tennant

The Doctor (archive footage)

David Tennant

Acting

Billie Piper

Rose Tyler (archive footage)

Billie Piper

Acting

Alex Kingston

River Song (archive footage)

Alex Kingston

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