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S2·E4 The Girl in the Fireplace

Episode
Season 2, Episode 4
Air Date
May 6, 2006
Runtime
47 minutes
Director
Euros Lyn
Writer
Steven Moffat
Score
8.5/10 (98 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired May 6, 2006 47 min ★ 8.5/10 · 98 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Critically acclaimed high-impact storyline milestone with major audience consensus.

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Synopsis

On a seemingly abandoned spaceship in the 51st century, the Tenth Doctor, Rose and Mickey find time windows leading to 18th century France and a group of clockwork androids using them to stalk a young woman throughout her life.

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Episode recap

The Tenth Doctor, Rose, and Mickey find themselves on a seemingly abandoned spaceship in the 51st century. While exploring the vessel, they discover time windows leading directly to 18th century France. Through these windows, a group of clockwork androids are observed stalking a young woman throughout the course of her life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 4 of Doctor Who air?

Season 2, Episode 4 ('The Girl in the Fireplace') originally aired on May 6, 2006.

How long is Season 2 Episode 4 ('The Girl in the Fireplace')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.

What happens in Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 4?

On a seemingly abandoned spaceship in the 51st century, the Tenth Doctor, Rose and Mickey find time windows leading to 18th century France and a group of clockwork androids using them to stalk a young woman throughout her life....

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