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Doctor Who S7 • Episode 7

The Rings of Akhaten

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Doctor Who (2005-2022)
Eleventh Doctor

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Doctor Who Series 7

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First aired Saturday, April 6, 2013
Written by Neil Cross
Directed by Farren Blackburn
Runtime 45 minutes
Time Travel Future
Tropes: (Potential Spoilers!) First TARDIS trip Original Song
Story Arc: (Potential Spoilers!) The Impossible Girl
Locations Akhaten
UK Viewers 7.45 million
Appreciation Index 84
Synopsis

Clara Oswald wants to see something awesome, so the Eleventh Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded.

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