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S5·E4 The Time of Angels (1)

Episode
Season 5, Episode 4
Air Date
April 24, 2010
Runtime
42 minutes
Director
Adam Smith
Writer
Steven Moffat
Score
8.2/10 (81 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 24, 2010 42 min ★ 8.2/10 · 81 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

A crashed spaceship, a shattered temple and a terrifying climb through the maze of the dead - River Song is back in the Doctor's life, and she's brought more trouble than even he can handle. The last of the weeping Angels is loose in the ruins of Alfava Metraxis, and the Doctor is recruited to track it down. "Don't blink!" everyone tells Amy - but Amy is about to discover, not blinking might just be the worst thing you can do...

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Episode recap

The Doctor and River Song are reunited when River brings trouble that even the Doctor can struggle to handle. The narrative involves a crashed spaceship, a shattered temple, and a climb through a maze of the dead set within the ruins of Alfava Metraxis. The Doctor is recruited to track down the last of the weeping Angels, which is loose in the ruins. Everyone warns Amy not to blink, but Amy is about to discover that not blinking might be the worst thing she can do.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 4 of Doctor Who air?

Season 5, Episode 4 ('The Time of Angels (1)') originally aired on April 24, 2010.

How long is Season 5 Episode 4 ('The Time of Angels (1)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.

What happens in Doctor Who Season 5 Episode 4?

A crashed spaceship, a shattered temple and a terrifying climb through the maze of the dead - River Song is back in the Doctor's life, and she's brought more trouble than even he can handle. The last of the weeping Angels is loose in the ruins of Alfava Metraxis, and the Doctor is recruited to track...

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