S3·E12 The Sound of Drums (2)
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 12
- Air Date
- June 23, 2007
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- Director
- Colin Teague
- Writer
- Russell T Davies
- Score
- 8.3/10 (80 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Pre-finale climax accelerating overarching mythology and major character reckonings.
Synopsis
Harry Saxon becomes Prime Minister and his reign of terror begins – but that's only the start of his ambitions, as he announces mankind's first contact with an alien race, the Toclafane. An audacious plan spanning the whole of time and space begins to close around the Earth, in the penultimate episode of Russell T Davies's Doctor Who.
Episode recap
Harry Saxon becomes Prime Minister and begins a reign of terror. That is only the start of his ambitions, as he announces mankind's first contact with an alien race known as the Toclafane. An audacious plan spanning the whole of time and space begins to close around the Earth, forming the penultimate episode of the story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 12 of Doctor Who air?
Season 3, Episode 12 ('The Sound of Drums (2)') originally aired on June 23, 2007.
How long is Season 3 Episode 12 ('The Sound of Drums (2)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 52 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 3 Episode 12?
Harry Saxon becomes Prime Minister and his reign of terror begins – but that's only the start of his ambitions, as he announces mankind's first contact with an alien race, the Toclafane. An audacious plan spanning the whole of time and space begins to close around the Earth, in the penultimate episo...
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