S1·E9 The Empty Child (1)
Synopsis
After chasing an unexplained capsule through time, the TARDIS lands in London, during an air raid. Rose investigates when a small child wearing a gasmask, standing on a rooftop, continuously calls out for his mummy. After floating above the city on a barrage balloon, Rose is swept off her feet by another time traveller – Captain Jack Harkness. Meanwhile, The Doctor follows a teenaged girl to a meeting of the homeless children of the Blitz. Here, the child in the gasmask is terrorising them with a parade of strange events, constantly asking for his mother.
Episode recap
After chasing an unexplained capsule through time, the TARDIS lands in London during an air raid. Rose investigates when a small child wearing a gasmask, standing on a rooftop, continuously calls out for his mummy. After floating above the city on a barrage balloon, Rose is swept off her feet by another time traveller, Captain Jack Harkness. Meanwhile, The Doctor follows a teenaged girl to a meeting of the homeless children of the Blitz. Here, the child in the gasmask is terrorising them with a parade of strange events, constantly asking for his mother.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 9 of Doctor Who air?
Season 1, Episode 9 ('The Empty Child (1)') originally aired on May 21, 2005.
How long is Season 1 Episode 9 ('The Empty Child (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 9?
After chasing an unexplained capsule through time, the TARDIS lands in London, during an air raid. Rose investigates when a small child wearing a gasmask, standing on a rooftop, continuously calls out for his mummy. After floating above the city on a barrage balloon, Rose is swept off her feet by an...