Doctor Who: The Empty Child

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Doctor_Who
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:BBC
gptkbp:audience Well-received by audiences.
Engaged viewers with suspense.
gptkbp:character_arc Nancy's backstory.
gptkbp:character_development Captain Jack Harkness introduced.
gptkbp:character_motivation Motivations of the characters.
gptkbp:character_relationships Relationships explored in the episode.
gptkbp:cinematography_by Filmed by director of photography.
gptkbp:costume_design Costumes designed for the period.
gptkbp:critical_analysis Analyzed in various reviews.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Significant in Doctor Who lore.
gptkbp:design 1.9
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:James_Hawes
gptkbp:episode_number gptkb:9
gptkbp:features gptkb:Captain_Jack_Harkness
gptkb:The_Ninth_Doctor
gptkb:Nancy
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Cardiff
gptkbp:first_aired 2005-05-21
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Doctor_Who:_The_Parting_of_the_Ways
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:has_awards Nominated for BAFTA TV Award.
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:The_TARDIS
The Ninth Doctor's sonic screwdriver.
gptkbp:has_character The Empty Child.
gptkbp:has_character_growth Growth of the Doctor.
gptkbp:has_conflict_with The Doctor vs. the Empty Child.
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact Referenced in various media.
Influenced later episodes and media.
gptkbp:has_distribution Distributed by BBC Worldwide.
gptkbp:has_duration 45 minutes
gptkbp:has_editing_by Edited by the series editor.
gptkbp:has_episodes Two-part story
gptkbp:has_fan_base Strong fan following.
gptkbp:has_filming_techniques Use of practical effects.
gptkbp:has_legacy Considered a classic episode.
gptkbp:has_merchandise Novelization and DVD release.
gptkbp:has_rating 8.6/10
gptkbp:has_reception Positive reviews from critics.
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:Doctor_Who:_The_Empty_Child_soundtrack
gptkbp:has_spin_offs Torchwood references.
gptkbp:has_symbol The gas mask as a symbol.
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:has_themes gptkb:Murray_Gold
Fear and loss.
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future Doctor Who episodes.
gptkbp:home_media_release Released on DVD.
gptkbp:impact Emotional scenes.
gptkbp:is_foreshadowed_by Hints at future events.
gptkbp:language_spoken Memorable quotes.
gptkbp:makeup_artist Makeup for the Empty Child.
gptkbp:motif Recurring motifs throughout the episode.
gptkbp:narrative Two-part narrative.
gptkbp:part_of Doctor Who series
gptkbp:plot The Doctor and Rose Tyler encounter a mysterious child in London during the Blitz.
gptkbp:plot_twist Surprising plot developments.
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Doctor_Who:_Boom_Town
gptkbp:production_company BBC Wales.
gptkbp:resolution The Doctor saves the day.
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:London
gptkbp:sound_design Sound design by the series team.
gptkbp:species Empty Child
gptkbp:trivia The phrase ' Are you my mummy?' became iconic.
gptkbp:visitors 6.5 million
gptkbp:visual_effects Special effects team.
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Steven_Moffat
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Captain_Jack_Harkness
gptkb:The_Ninth_Doctor
gptkb:Jackie_Tyler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5