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The Pyramid at the End of the World

Doctor Who (2005–2022)Series 10
Episode 7 of 12

When the Earth is set on a countdown to destruction, an alien race offers a deal to save humanity. Will the Doctor accept their help?

An 'ancient' pyramid appears overnight. Every clock in the world begins counting down to the Earth's destruction. Three opposing armies lie ready to annihilate each other. An alien race stands ready to offer humanity a deal that could save them, but also enslave them. It's a terrifying race against time to save the world. Will the Doctor be forced to accept their help?

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46 minutes

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Sat 3 Jun 201702:15
BBC Two

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The DoctorPeter Capaldi
BillPearl Mackie
NardoleMatt Lucas
Secretary GeneralTogo Igawa
The CommanderNigel Hastings
Colonel Don BrabbitEben Young
EricaRachel Denning
DouglasTony Gardner
IlyaAndrew Byron
XiaolianDaphne Cheung
MonkJamie Hill
Voice of the MonksTim Bentinck
DirectorDaniel Nettheim
ProducerPeter Bennett
Executive ProducerBrian Minchin
Executive ProducerSteven Moffat
WriterPeter Harness
WriterSteven Moffat

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