The Science of Doctor Who

2012•43m

DocumentaryScience FictionTV Movie

Like all great science fiction shows, there are kernels of truth and nuggets of science fact scattered throughout the incredible ‘Doctor Who’ universe. In this special, we are going to explore these dynamic ‘Doctor Who’ moments where science fiction and science fact converge and mingle.

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Renegade Pictures

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Cast

Dallas Campbell

Chloe Dykstra

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Michio Kaku

Steven Moffat

Scott Adsit

Jim Al-Khalili

Alison Haislip

Natalie Morales

Godfrey

Kurt Braunohler

Matt Smith

The Doctor (archive footage)

David Tennant

The Doctor (archive footage)

Billie Piper

Rose Tyler (archive footage)

Alex Kingston

River Song (archive footage)

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