S3·E2 The Shakespeare Code
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 2
- Air Date
- April 7, 2007
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Director
- Charles Palmer
- Writer
- Gareth Roberts
- Score
- 7.2/10 (81 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Martha takes her first trip in the Tardis, all the way back to Elizabethan England. She and the Doctor hear of a series of bizarre deaths and discover that playwright William Shakespeare is being controlled by dangerous witch-like creatures. It seems the time-travelling duo must defeat ancient forces to prevent history from being rewritten.
Episode recap
In the television series Doctor Who, Martha takes her very first trip in the Tardis, traveling all the way back to Elizabethan England. Upon their arrival, Martha and the Doctor hear reports of a series of bizarre deaths occurring in the area. While investigating these strange events, they make a startling discovery: the renowned playwright William Shakespeare is being controlled by dangerous witch-like creatures. The time-travelling duo soon realizes they must defeat these ancient forces in order to prevent history from being completely rewritten.
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When did Season 3 Episode 2 of Doctor Who air?
Season 3, Episode 2 ('The Shakespeare Code') originally aired on April 7, 2007.
How long is Season 3 Episode 2 ('The Shakespeare Code')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 48 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 3 Episode 2?
Martha takes her first trip in the Tardis, all the way back to Elizabethan England. She and the Doctor hear of a series of bizarre deaths and discover that playwright William Shakespeare is being controlled by dangerous witch-like creatures. It seems the time-travelling duo must defeat ancient force...
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