Doctor Who (TV Series)
The Sontaran Stratagem (2008)
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- TV-PG
- 45min
- Adventure, Drama
- 16 May 2008
- TV Episode
UNIT's newest recruit Martha Jones enlists The Doctor's help to investigate kid genius Luke Rattigan and his ATMOS system that is used in every car on Earth.
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Cast verified as complete
| David Tennant | ... |
The Doctor
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| Catherine Tate | ... |
Donna Noble
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| Freema Agyeman | ... |
Martha Jones
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| Bernard Cribbins | ... |
Wilfred Mott
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| Jacqueline King | ... |
Sylvia Noble
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| Ryan Sampson | ... |
Luke Rattigan
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| Rupert Holliday-Evans | ... |
Colonel Mace
(as Rupert Holliday Evans)
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| Christopher Ryan | ... |
General Staal
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| Dan Starkey | ... |
Commander Skorr
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| Eleanor Matsuura | ... |
Jo Nakashima
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| Clive Standen | ... |
Private Harris
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Wesley Theobald | ... |
Private Gray
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| Christian Cooke | ... |
Ross Jenkins
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| Radoslaw Kaim | ... |
Worker
(as Rad Kaim)
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| Elizabeth Rider | ... |
Atmos Voice (voice)
(as Elizabeth Ryder)
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David A. Bowen | ... |
UNIT Soldier (uncredited)
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Jon Davey | ... |
Worker in Corridor (uncredited)
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Marcus Elliot | ... |
HQ Soldier (uncredited)
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Jeanie Gold | ... |
Neighbour (uncredited)
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| Biddy Hodson | ... |
Captain Price (uncredited)
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Danielle Kingston | ... |
U.N.I.T. Soldier (uncredited)
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| Ruari Mears | ... |
Clone - Developing Stage (uncredited)
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Andrew Slade | ... |
Atmos Worker 1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Douglas Mackinnon | ||
Written by
| Helen Raynor | ... | (written by) |
| Robert Holmes | ... | (character: "The Sontarans") |
| Sydney Newman | ... | (creator) (uncredited) (creator) |
Produced by
| Phil Collinson | ... | executive producer |
| Russell T. Davies | ... | executive producer (showrunner) |
| Julie Gardner | ... | executive producer |
| Susie Liggat | ... | producer |
Music by
| Murray Gold | ||
Cinematography by
| Rory Taylor | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Mike Hopkins | ||
Editorial Department
| Mark Bright | ... | on-line editor |
| Marie Brown | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Matthew Wispy Clarke | ... | on-line editor (as Matthew Clarke) |
| Mick Vincent | ... | colourist |
| Carmen Roberts | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Andy Pryor | ||
Production Design by
| Edward Thomas | ||
Art Direction by
| Arwel Jones | ... | supervising art director (as Arwel Wyn Jones) |
Set Decoration by
| Joelle Rumbelow | ||
Costume Design by
| Louise Page | ||
Makeup Department
| Pam Mullins | ... | makeup artist |
| John Munro | ... | makeup artist |
| Stevie Smith | ... | makeup artist |
| Barbara Southcott | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| Chris Blatchford | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Rhys Griffiths | ... | unit manager |
| Samantha Hall | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Debbi Slater | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sarah Davies | ... | third assistant director |
| Jennie Fava | ... | second assistant director |
| Francesco Reidy | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Keith Freeman | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Matthew Hywel-Davies | ... | construction manager |
| Sue Jackson-Potter | ... | props buyer (as Sue Jackson Potter) |
| Barry Jones | ... | senior props maker |
| Phil Lyons | ... | property master |
| Jonathan Marquand Allison | ... | art department production manager (as Jonathan Allison) |
| Alexandra Merchant | ... | stand-by art director |
| Nick Murray | ... | stand-by props |
| Stephen Nicholas | ... | chief supervising art director |
| James North | ... | associate designer |
| Amy Pope | ... | art department coordinator |
| Will Pope | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Nicholas Robatto | ... | props maker (as Nick Robatto) |
| Al Roberts | ... | design assistant |
| Phil Shellard | ... | standby props (as Phill Shellard) |
| John Whalley | ... | scenic artist |
| Shaun Williams | ... | storyboard artist |
| Ellen Woods | ... | stand-by painter |
| James Iles | ... | concept artist (uncredited) |
| Janine Wilder | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Paul Jefferies | ... | sound effects editor |
| Paul McFadden | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Brian Milliken | ... | sound recordist |
| Tim Ricketts | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Jeff Welch | ... | boom operator |
| Kelly-Marie Angell | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Julie Ankerson | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Mark Ayres | ... | sound remastering (uncredited) |
| Brian Hodgson | ... | sound effects (uncredited) |
| Dick Mills | ... | sound effects (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ben Ashmore | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Dominic Blake | ... | special effects technician |
| Joanne Glover | ... | prosthetics technician (as Jo Glover) |
| Neill Gorton | ... | prosthetics designer |
| Lotta Haggqvist | ... | prosthetics technician (as Lotta Hagvist) |
| Danny Hargreaves | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Rob Mayor | ... | prosthetics supervisor |
| Martin Rezard | ... | on-set prosthetics supervisor |
| Jon Moore | ... | prosthetics technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Tim Barter | ... | on-set visual effects supervisor |
| Sara Bennett | ... | 2d artist |
| Will Cohen | ... | visual effects producer |
| Ceres Doyle | ... | visual effects editor |
| Simon C. Holden | ... | 2d artist |
| Dave Houghton | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Rebecca Johnson | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Marie A. Jones | ... | visual effects producer (as Marie Jones) |
| Matthew McKinney | ... | 3d artist (as Matt McKinney) |
| Julie Nixon | ... | 2d artist |
| Jeff North | ... | 3d artist |
| Marianne Paton | ... | visual effects production assistant |
| Jenna Powell | ... | visual effects coordinator: The Mill |
| Simon Wicker | ... | matte painter |
| Nicolas Hernandez | ... | 3d supervisor (uncredited) |
| Russell Horth | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Will Pryor | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Tom Lucy | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Chester | ... | best boy |
| Tom Hartley | ... | camera assistant |
| Mark Hutchings | ... | gaffer |
| Albert James | ... | practical electrician |
| James Moss | ... | camera operator |
| Steve Rees | ... | focus puller |
| John Robinson | ... | grip |
| Stephen Hoppy Hopkins | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| James Moss | ... | cinematographer: second unit (uncredited) |
| Gafin Riley | ... | practical electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Andy Brierley | ... | casting associate |
| Amy Rogers | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lindsay Bonaccorsi | ... | costume supervisor |
| Rose Goodhart | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Barbara Harrington | ... | costume assistant |
| Louise Martin | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Jonathan Allott | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jonathan Atkinson | ... | musician |
| Ron Grainer | ... | composer: original theme music |
| Dave Foster | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Murray Gold | ... | music arranger: theme music (uncredited) |
| Jake Jackson | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Non Eleri Hughes | ... | continuity |
| Nikki Wilson | ... | script editor (as Nikki Smith) |
Additional Crew
| Olivier Ager | ... | production accountant (as Oliver Ager) |
| Ailsa Berk | ... | choreographer |
| Debi Griffiths | ... | assistant production coordinator / first assistant accountant |
| Kevin Myers | ... | production secretary |
| Julie Scott | ... | production executive |
| Heddi-Joy Taylor | ... | floor runner (as Heddi Joy Taylor) |
| Jess van Niekerk | ... | production coordinator (as Jess Van Niekerk) |
| Richard Jenkins | ... | interactive assistant producer (uncredited) |
| David Mansell | ... | development assistant (uncredited) |
| Andy Newbery | ... | floor runner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AXN (2010) (Hungary) (tv)
- BBC Studios (2019) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (steelbook)
- Paris Vídeo (2015) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Sci Fi Channel (2009) (Belgium) (tv) (limited)
- Sci Fi Channel (2009) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
Special Effects
- The Mill (visual effects)
- Any Effects (special effects)
- Millennium FX (prosthetics)
Other Companies
- BBC Wales Graphics (graphics)
- BBC National Orchestra of Wales (thanks)
- 4Wood TV & Film Construction (Construction)
- AIR Studios (music recorded at)
- BBC National Orchestra of Wales (music performed by)
Storyline
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The Doctor gets a call from onetime traveling companion Martha Jones with a request that he return to Earth immediately. She and the military have taken over the ATMOS plant and she needs his help after 52 people around the world all died simultaneously. All had the ATMOS anti-pollution device fitted on their cars so the military has raided the factory believing it to be controlled by aliens. The Doctor learns that the Sontarans are planning to take over the Earth. They take Martha prisoner and she is cloned. Donna meanwhile misses her family and decides to pay them a visit. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original Doctor Who (1963) presented conflicting evidence about when the UNIT stories were meant to take place, and there has been much confusion and continuing fan debate on this subject. The production team never reached consensus as to whether the UNIT stories took place in the "present" (1960s-70s) or the "near future" (1970s-80s). The Doctor references this confusion when he says he was on the UNIT staff "in the 1970s, or was it the 80s?" See more » |
| Goofs | Guns are prevented from firing by a field that expands the bullets' copper jackets. This would not stop the firing pin from detonating the gunpowder. Yet several people pull the trigger on their weapons with no explosion. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Send in the Clones (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Doctor Who Theme See more » |
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General Staal:
An intruder! The Doctor: An intruder? How'd he get in? Intruder window. See more » |