S7·E8 Cold War
- Episode
- Season 7, Episode 8
- Air Date
- April 13, 2013
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Writer
- Mark Gatiss
- Score
- 6.5/10 (78 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 7 Episode 8 of Doctor Who air?
Season 7, Episode 8 ('Cold War') originally aired on April 13, 2013.
How long is Season 7 Episode 8 ('Cold War')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 7 Episode 8?
The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of h...
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