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Episode 1: The Robot Revolution

Summary

Time-travelling adventures, starring Ncuti Gatwa, with Varada Sethu joining the cast as his reluctant new companion. When robots from outer space kidnap Nurse Belinda Chandra, the Doctor embarks on an epic intergalactic quest to get his new friend back home to Earth

Review

David Brown

There’s a playfully retro look to the debut of new companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu), as the rocket on which she’s been stowed following a robot kidnap could almost be the one upon which Tintin travelled to the Moon, while the planet she’s destined for has shades of the 1980 Flash Gordon movie to it.

Not that Belinda has the mental space to clock such aesthetics, what with her having been rudely ripped away from her life on Earth as a nurse. But luckily, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa, now appearing more comfortable) is on hand, hopefully both to rescue her and repel a revolution by some fearsome automatons. Such is the zero-sum set-up to an opening episode that’s a rattling but rocky ride. There are moments of invention, but the humour is a little misjudged (in an early scene, the Doctor inadvertently causes a hospital blackout, but the fate of patients is left unclear) and some pertinent real-life concerns are merely surfed on to service the plot. Doctor Who Unleashed reveals the facts behind the fiction at 7.35pm on BBC3.

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rolenameThe DoctorNcuti GatwaBelinda ChandraVarada SethuAlan BuddJonny GreenMannyMax ParkerMrs FloodAnita DobsonKirby BlakeThalia DudekStefan HainesJeffin KunjumonTomboTom StoreySasha 55Evelyn MillerScoleyCaleb HughesShagoNadine HigginPrime MinisterWilliam EllisReceptionistBelinda OwusuVoice of the robotsNicholas Briggs

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rolenameWriterRussell T DaviesExecutive producerRussell T DaviesExecutive producerJulie GardnerExecutive producerPhil CollinsonExecutive producerJane TranterExecutive producerJoel CollinsProducerVicki DelowDirectorPeter Hoar

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  Episode 8
  
  The Reality War

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  Episode 7
  
  Wish World

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  Episode 6
  
  The Interstellar Song Contest

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  Episode 5
  
  The Story & The Engine

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  Episode 4
  
  Lucky Day

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  Episode 3
  
  The Well

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  Episode 2
  
  Lux

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  Episode 1
  
  The Robot Revolution

  Summary

  Time-travelling adventures, starring Ncuti Gatwa, with Varada Sethu joining the cast as his reluctant new companion. When robots from outer space kidnap Nurse Belinda Chandra, the Doctor embarks on an epic intergalactic quest to get his new friend back home to Earth

  Review

  David Brown

  There’s a playfully retro look to the debut of new companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu), as the rocket on which she’s been stowed following a robot kidnap could almost be the one upon which Tintin travelled to the Moon, while the planet she’s destined for has shades of the 1980 Flash Gordon movie to it.

  Not that Belinda has the mental space to clock such aesthetics, what with her having been rudely ripped away from her life on Earth as a nurse. But luckily, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa, now appearing more comfortable) is on hand, hopefully both to rescue her and repel a revolution by some fearsome automatons. Such is the zero-sum set-up to an opening episode that’s a rattling but rocky ride. There are moments of invention, but the humour is a little misjudged (in an early scene, the Doctor inadvertently causes a hospital blackout, but the fate of patients is left unclear) and some pertinent real-life concerns are merely surfed on to service the plot. Doctor Who Unleashed reveals the facts behind the fiction at 7.35pm on BBC3.

  How to watch

  Next showing

  There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.

  Streaming

  • BBC iPlayer
  • Disney+

  ❚ We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).

  Details

  Languages

  Formats

  Colour

  Credits

  Cast

  rolenameThe DoctorNcuti GatwaBelinda ChandraVarada SethuAlan BuddJonny GreenMannyMax ParkerMrs FloodAnita DobsonKirby BlakeThalia DudekStefan HainesJeffin KunjumonTomboTom StoreySasha 55Evelyn MillerScoleyCaleb HughesShagoNadine HigginPrime MinisterWilliam EllisReceptionistBelinda OwusuVoice of the robotsNicholas Briggs

  Show more

  Crew

  rolenameWriterRussell T DaviesExecutive producerRussell T DaviesExecutive producerJulie GardnerExecutive producerPhil CollinsonExecutive producerJane TranterExecutive producerJoel CollinsProducerVicki DelowDirectorPeter Hoar

  Show more

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How to watch

Next showing

There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.

Streaming

• BBC iPlayer
• Disney+

News & features about Doctor Who (2005+)

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  Doctor Who season 15 release date, cast and latest news
  
  Ncuti Gatwa's second season is shaping up!

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  Doctor Who season 15 episode plots unveiled – with AI intrigue and alien horror
  
  The Robot Revolution awaits!

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  Doctor Who season 15 trailer teases Belinda's debut, Ruby's return
  
  There's lots more Doctor Who to come in 2025!

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  Doctor Who season 15 will explore Ruby's PTSD – Millie Gibson teases new episode
  
  Ruby will return in episode 4, called Lucky Day.

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  Doctor Who season 15 gets 100 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of return
  
  The Robot Revolution begins this weekend...

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  Doctor Who season 15 start date officially confirmed - with returning guest star announced
  
  Hold on tight – there's not long left to wait!

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  Doctor Who season 15 is coming sooner than you think, showrunner says
  
  Russell T Davies teased the upcoming run during an appearance on The One Show.

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  Doctor Who season 15 first-look images revealed – including Ruby Sunday's big return
  
  The new season kicks off in less than two weeks.

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  Doctor Who season 15 episode might not air on BBC One - Russell T Davies explains why
  
  The Interstellar Song Contest might be an iPlayer-only release.

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  Doctor Who season 15 trailer confirms Eurovision episode – with first look at new guest stars
  
  The Doctor and Belinda are headed to the Interstellar Song Contest.

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  Doctor Who season 15 unveils first look at new character - Slow Horses star confirmed
  
  Showrunner Russell T Davies promises "one hell of a meeting".

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  Doctor Who season 15 will feature returning face from anniversary special
  
  It looks as though a familiar character will be making a return in the future instalment.

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  Russell T Davies reveals when Doctor Who season 15 episodes will air
  
  The returning showrunner is already hard at work on season 15 ahead of season 14's premiere.

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  Russell T Davies reveals 3-word teaser for Doctor Who season 15
  
  The returning showrunner has already started work on episodes for the 2025 run.

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  Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa teases major change in the Doctor in season 15 episode
  
  Things are taking a darker turn.

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  Doctor Who 7-day ratings confirmed for season 15 opener The Robot Revolution
  
  The episode introduced fans to Varada Sethu's new companion Belinda Chandra.

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  Doctor Who reveals dazzling new season 15 trailer – as Ruby Sunday returns
  
  New adventures await the Doctor!

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  Doctor Who's Russell T Davies addresses season 15 release date leak
  
  He had a light-hearted response to the accidental reveal.

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  Doctor Who’s Anita Dobson teases Mrs Flood’s mindset ahead of season 15
  
  "She really needs to have her wits about her now."

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  Russell T Davies "dying to find out" Doctor Who's fate beyond season 15
  
  The showrunner says there are "no meetings, nothing" happening until the latest season has aired.

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  Doctor Who's Millie Gibson addresses how much we'll see of Ruby in season 15
  
  The returning companion also hints at what to expect from Ruby's reunion with the Doctor.

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  Doctor Who confirms 4 new writers for season 15 – including Supacell talent
  
  Russell T Davies said he "can't wait to unleash their brilliant work".

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  Doctor Who casts Hijack star as new villain for season 15
  
  Details about the villainous new character remain under wraps for now.

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  Doctor Who casts Unforgotten and Coronation Street star in season 15
  
  Details of his character are still under wraps.

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  New Doctor Who adventure with Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper casts Good Omens star
  
  Our worlds are colliding!

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  Part 5 – 1990 to 2012
  
  How Doctor Who became a thing of the past – but was then spectacularly reborn for the 21st century. Plus, meeting legends Waris Hussein, Nicholas Courtney, William Russell, Anneke Wills and Katy Manning.

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