S1·E1 Rose
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- March 26, 2005
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Director
- Keith Boak
- Writer
- Russell T Davies
- Score
- 7.4/10 (139 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Rose Tyler meets a mysterious stranger called the Doctor, and realises Earth is in danger.
Episode recap
In the first episode of the television programme Doctor Who, Rose Tyler has an encounter that changes her life. She meets a mysterious stranger who is called the Doctor. Through this meeting, Rose comes to the realization that planet Earth is in danger.
According to background details on the central character, the Doctor is a Time Lord. This designation means he is an alien who is nine hundred years old and possesses two hearts.
The television series itself is a British science-fiction programme. The programme encompasses genres including action, adventure, drama, science fiction, and fantasy, and carries a television rating of PG.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Doctor Who air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Rose') originally aired on March 26, 2005.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Rose')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 1?
Rose Tyler meets a mysterious stranger called the Doctor, and realises Earth is in danger....
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