Episode 7 of Series 8, Mummy on the Orient Express, will broadcast at the latest ever time for an episode of Doctor Who, 8:35pm on Saturday October 11.
The latest timing means that the show is again scheduled against ITV’s The X Factor, now ending simultaneously at 9:20pm. Despite fears that the new scheduling would hit overnights, there was only a marginal hit to Doctor Who with The Caretaker losing a mere 0.03m viewers on Time Heist.
Doctor Who Magazine #478 reported that the titular Mummy was deemed scary enough by the BBC for a later time slot.
BBC Synopsis:
The Doctor and Clara are on the most beautiful train in history, speeding among the stars of the future - but they are unaware that a deadly creature is stalking the passengers. Once you see the horrifying Mummy you only have 66 seconds to live. No exceptions, no reprieve. As the Doctor races against the clock Clara sees him at his deadliest and most ruthless. Will he work out how to defeat the Mummy? Start the clock!
DWM #478 Synopsis:
The famous Orient Express, thundering along on its journey across space, came to a sudden stop. The hyperspace ribbons under its wheels faded and it began to float, engines dead. Everything was deathly quiet. “And the facade drops away,” murmured the Doctor, delighted. Upon which, he found himself very much wanted. For on the Orient Express murder had been committed. And the murderer was still on board! The Doctor investigates. He raises his mighty eyebrows and thinks – with his little grey cells…
Cast:
John Sessions (Gus), Frank Skinner (Perkins), David Bamber (Captain Quell), Daisy Beaumont (Maisie), Janet Henfrey (Mrs Pitt), Christopher Villiers (Prof Moorhouse), Foxes (Singer), Jamie Hill (Foretold)
Mummy on the Orient Express airs Saturday October 11 on BBC One, BBC HD, ABC and BBC America.
Latest News
