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S5·E8 The Hungry Earth (1)

Aired May 22, 2010
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Synopsis

In 2020, the most ambitious drilling project in history is under way. Dr Nasreen Chaudry and her team have reached 21 kilometers into the Earth's crust - but something is stirring far below. Amy Pond discovers there's nowhere to run when you can't even trust the ground at your feet.

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Episode recap

The Doctor is a Time Lord who is a nine hundred year old alien with two hearts. In series five of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who, originally broadcast on BBC One in 2010, the Doctor encounters an ambitious drilling project. In 2020, the most ambitious drilling project in history is underway. Dr. Nasreen Chaudry and her team have reached twenty-one kilometers into the Earth's crust, but something is stirring far below the surface. Amy Pond discovers that there is nowhere to run when you cannot even trust the ground at your feet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 8 of Doctor Who air?

Season 5, Episode 8 ('The Hungry Earth (1)') originally aired on May 22, 2010.

How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('The Hungry Earth (1)')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Doctor Who.

What happens in Doctor Who Season 5 Episode 8?

In 2020, the most ambitious drilling project in history is under way. Dr Nasreen Chaudry and her team have reached 21 kilometers into the Earth's crust - but something is stirring far below. Amy Pond discovers there's nowhere to run when you can't even trust the ground at your feet....

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