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Doctor Who: The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos

The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos

Story Number: 286
No of Episodes: 1




Writer: Chris Chibnall
Director: Jamie Childs
Executive Producer: Chris Chibnall

Starring: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill, Phyllis Logan, Mark Addy, Samuel Oatley


BBC One (United Kingdom):
First Broadcast: Sunday 9th December 2018
Running Time: 49 minutes, 40 seconds

Average Audience: 6.65 Million   Average AI: 79




On the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos, lies the remains of a brutal battlefield. But as the Doctor, Graham, Yaz and Ryan answer nine separate distress calls, they discover the planet holds far more secrets. 

Who is the mysterious commander with no memory? What lies beyond the mists? Who or what are the Ux? 

The answers will lead the Doctor and her friends towards a deadly reckoning.