Doctor Who: The Rings of Akhaten

Series 7, episode 8

Directed by
Farren Blackburn

Having found himself a new companion in the shape of Clara Oswald, the Doctor asks where she wants to go first - and her request for somewhere awesome takes the pair to the rings of the planet Akhaten, inhabited by all manner of amazing creatures. Clara meets the young queen, who is about to take part in a ceremony called the Festival of Offerings - but what begins as a happy sing-song soon turns very grim. Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman star

Cast

Image for David TennantDavid Tennant
Image for Freema AgyemanFreema Agyeman
Image for Michelle CollinsMichelle Collins
Adjoa Andoh
William Ash
Image for Anthony FlanaganAnthony Flanagan
Image for Matt SmithMatt Smith...The Doctor
Jenna Coleman...Clara
Michael Dixon...Dave
Nicola Sian...Ellie
Emilia Jones...Merry
Chris Anderson...The Chorister
Aidan Cook...The Mummy