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[[Kenilworth Hall]], [[November]] [[2003]]|written_by = [[Justin Richards]]|directed_by = [[Hettie MacDonald]]|produced_by = [[Bill Shapter]]|season = [[Season 40 (Doctor Who) | Season 40]]|story_number = |original_air_date(s) = [[2 August (releases) |2]]-[[16 August (releases) |16 August]] 2003|original_release = BBC One|image2 = 40x02.jpg|caption2 = |previous_serial = |next_serial = |title1 = The Sands of Time|executive_producers = [[David Renwick]]|format = 3x45 minute episodes|chapter = [[Doctor Who: Chapter Three| Chapter Three]]|chapter_nuber = [[Doctor Who: Chapter Two#Part III | Part III]]|nNthReleasedInSeries = 242|aPrevReleasedInSeries = The Curse of the Tower (episode)|sSeries = Doctor Who|aNextReleasedInSeries = Creatures of Beauty (episode)|nNthReleasedInAll = 270|aPrevReleasedInAll = The Curse of the Tower (episode)|aNextReleasedInAll = Creatures of Beauty (episode)|TXtime = 19:30}}{{Realworld}}'''The Sands of Time '''was the second story of [[Season 40 (Doctor Who)|Season 40]] of ''[[Doctor Who (TV Series)|Doctor Who]]''. It was written by [[Justin Richards]], directed by [[Hettie MacDonald]] and featured [[Tom Baker]] as [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Mary Tamm]] as [[Romana]].
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The Fourth Doctor is in 1903 London with Romana — a city shrouded in mystery. When Romana is kidnapped in the British Museum, the Doctor has to unlock the answers to a series of ancient questions. Their quest leads them across continents and time as an ancient Egyptian prophecy threatens future England. To save Romana, the Doctor must foil the plans of the mysterious Sadan Rassul. But as mummies stalk the night, an ancient terror stirs in its tomb.
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The Sands of Time was the second story of Season 40 of Doctor Who. It was written by Justin Richards, directed by Hettie MacDonald and featured Tom Baker as the Doctor and Mary Tamm as Romana.
Synopsis
The Fourth Doctor is in 1903 London with Romana — a city shrouded in mystery. When Romana is kidnapped in the British Museum, the Doctor has to unlock the answers to a series of ancient questions. Their quest leads them across continents and time as an ancient Egyptian prophecy threatens future England. To save Romana, the Doctor must foil the plans of the mysterious Sadan Rassul. But as mummies stalk the night, an ancient terror stirs in its tomb.
Plot
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Cast
- The Doctor - Tom Baker
- Romana - Mary Tamm
- Voice of K-9 - John Leeson
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Crew
- Created by Sydney Newman, Donald Wilson and C.E. Webber
- Executive Producer - David Renwick
- Writer - Justin Richards
- Producer - Bill Shapter
- Script Editor - Russell T Davies
- Director - Hettie MacDonald
- Director of Photography - Ernie Vincze
- Production Designer - Jon Bunker
- Visual Effects - The Mill
- Make-Up Designer - Davy Jones
- Casting Director - Andy Pryor
- Music - Murray Gold
- Costume Designer - Lucinda Wright
- Edited by - Mike Jones
- Special Effects - Bryan Stanislas
- Original Theme Music - Ron Grainer
- Title Music - Delia Derbyshire
- Title Sequence by Bernard Lodge
Memorable Quotes
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Background Information
Development
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Pre-Production
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Production
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Post-Production
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Reaction
- Part One received a 7-Day Viewing Figure from BARB of 8.01m viewers. It ranked at 15th over the week.
- Part Two received a 7-Day Viewing Figure from BARB of 8.23m viewers. It ranked at 9th over the week.
- Part Three received a 7-Day Viewing Figure from BARB of 8.39m viewers. It ranked at 9th over the week.
Story Notes
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Continuity
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