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Forest of the Dead (Part II)

Series 4 Episode 9

As the shadows rise and march, the Doctor forges an alliance with the mysterious River Song. But can anyone stop the Vashta Nerada? While the Doctor discovers long-buried secrets, and revelations about his own future, the sinister Nodes declare that Donna Noble is doomed.

Trivia

Part two of a two-part story.
This episode was originally called 'River's Run'.
The wedding dress Donna wears in this episode is the same dress used in The Runaway Bride.

Memorable Quotes

River Song: Just keep it together, ok?
Anita: I am keeping it together. I'm only crying. I'm about to die, it's not an overreaction...
Donna: How about you, are you all right?
The Doctor: Oh, I'm always all right.
Donna: Is 'all right' special Time Lord code for... not really all right at all?
The Doctor: Why?
Donna: Because I'm all right too.

DVD
Doctor Who Series 4, Volume 4

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Written by: Steven Moffat

Directed by: Euros Lyn

First transmitted on: Saturday 7th June 2008

Running Time: 45'17"

Setting: 51st century, inside the Universe's biggest Library.

Filming: Filming for this two-parter took place in and around Cardiff. Scenes inside the Library were shot at Old Swansea Central Library, and the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea. The final scenes of this episode were filmed in a disused Alcoa factory in Waunarlwydd, Swansea.

Guest Cast:

River Song (Alex Kingston)
Dr Moon (Colin Salmon )
Strackman Lux (teve Pemberton)
Anita (Jessika Williams)
Other Dave (O-T Fagbenle)
Charlotte (Eve Newtown)
Dad (Mark Dexter)
Lee (Jason Pitt)
Ella (Eloise Rakic-Platt)
Joshua (Alex Midwood)
Miss Evangelista (Talulah Riley)
Man (Jonathan Reuben)

Viewing Figures: 7.8million