1.1 Rose

Written by Russell T Davies
Directed by Keith Boak
Produced by Phil Collinson
Executive Producers:

• Russell T Davies
• Julie Gardner
• Mal Young

Length: 45 minutes

Rose Tyler's life is turned upside-down when she encounters murderous living mannequins in the basement of the department store where she works. She is saved by a mysterious man who calls himself "the Doctor". With the reluctant help of her boyfriend, Mickey, Rose delves deeper into the mystery of the Doctor, and in the process uncovers a threat to the entire world: the Nestene Consciousness has returned and once again seeks to dominate the Earth.

Air Date: 26/03/05
Viewers (millions): 10.8

Cast:

• Christopher Eccleston (the Doctor)
• Billie Piper (Rose Tyler)

Guest Stars:

• Camille Coduri (Jackie Tyler)
• Noel Clarke (Mickey Smith)
• Mark Benton (Clive)
• Elli Garnett (Caroline)
• Adam McCoy (Clive's Son)
• Alan Ruscoe (Auton)
• Paul Kasey (Auton)
• David Sant (Auton)
• Elizabeth Fost (Auton)
• Helen Otway (Auton)
• Nicholas Briggs (Nestene Voice)

Next Episode: The End of the World

Previous Episode: The Doctor Who Movie