Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka

Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka (2003)

EndedAnimation showAdventure, Science-Fiction

The Doctor, a time-travelling alien explorer, is sent by his people, the Time Lords, to liberate a small town in England from the tyrannical rule of a race of alien lava creatures called the Shalka. 

This full-length animated adventure, originally broadcast on-line on the BBC's official Doctor Who website, is the first adventure of the ninth Doctor, Richard E. Grant.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Hitting the Right Notedéc. 18, 2003
S01E05Trouble on the Movedéc. 11, 2003
S01E04Escape to Dangerdéc. 4, 2003
S01E03Meet the Monstersnov. 27, 2003
S01E02Sound of the Undergroundnov. 20, 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka premiere?

Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka premiered on November 13, 2003.

Who voiced the Doctor in Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka?

Richard E. Grant voiced the Doctor in Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka.

Who played Alison Cheney, the Doctor's companion?

Sophie Okonedo played Alison Cheney, the Doctor's companion.

How many episodes are in Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka?

Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka is a six-part animated serial.

Who created Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka?

Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka was created by BBCi.

In which era is Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka set?

Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka is set in the near-future, around the year 2014.

Who directed Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka?

Wilson Milam directed Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka.

Who composed the music for Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka?

The music for Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka was composed by Dan Watts.

What species are the Shalka?

The Shalka are a sentient, crystal-based lifeform.

Who is the main villain in Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka?

The main villain in Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka is the Master.

What is the TARDIS in Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka disguised as?

In Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka, the TARDIS is disguised as a police box, as in the main Doctor Who series.

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Also known as

  • Doctor Who: Le cri des Shalkas (France)

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