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Doctor Who: The Rings of Akhaten

The Rings of Akhaten

Story Number: 233
No of Episodes: 1




Writer: Neil Cross
Director: Farren Blackburn
Executive Producer: Steven Moffat

Starring: Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman, Emilia Jones, Matthew Cox


BBC One (United Kingdom):
First Broadcast: Saturday 6th April 2013
Running Time: 43 minutes, 44 seconds

Average Audience: 7.45 Million   Average AI: 84




Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded.

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