The Eaters of Light
A hunt for the lost Ninth Roman Legion leads the Doctor, Bill and Nardole into the middle of an ancient battle that could cast humanity into the dark forever. What is inside the cairn? And how far will they have to go defeat the terrifying alien Eaters of Light?
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The Eaters of Light
Discover more about these transdimensional light eating locusts!
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Kar
Everything you need to about the last gatekeeper.
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Shed some light on the facts behind The Eaters of Light.
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Lucius
Meet the granddad of the Ninth Legion.
Clips
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Peter and the horsebox hotel
Duration: 00:54
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Grappling with green screen
Duration: 01:09
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Not everyone has to be modern
Duration: 01:00
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Peter, Pearl and the Picts
Duration: 00:30
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:42Murray Gold
Upgrade In Progress
Composer: Ben Foster. Performer: BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| The Doctor | Peter Capaldi |
| Bill | Pearl Mackie |
| Nardole | Matt Lucas |
| Missy | Michelle Gomez |
| Kar | Rebecca Benson |
| Ban | Daniel Kerr |
| Lucius | Brian Vernel |
| Simon | Rohan Nedd |
| Thracius | Ben Hunter |
| Vitus | Sam Adewunmi |
| Cornelius | Billy Matthews |
| Marcus | Aaron Phagura |
| Judy | Jocelyn Brassington |
| Brother | Lewis McGowan |
| Director | Charles Palmer |
| Producer | Nikki Wilson |
| Executive Producer | Brian Minchin |
| Executive Producer | Steven Moffat |
| Writer | Rona Munro |
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