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Friday, 31 March 2006 - Reported by Shaun Lyon

The BBC Press Office has this morning released official confirmation that Series Two will begin on BBC One in the week beginning Saturday 15 April... but still says that the episode is "unplaced" in BBC1's schedule. The report also features a synopsis of "New Earth," the first episode, which we feature below (including a mix-up in the press release regarding actress Camille Coduri). Interestingly, on BBC1's schedule, Strictly Dance Fever is shown as running from 6.15 to 7.15pm on Easter Saturday; a live football match has been confirmed elsewhere as scheduled for 5.15pm on BBC One the following week, which is likely to run until 7.15pm (at least). It may be that 'New Earth' will launch the series in a slightly later timeslot than last year; we'll keep you posted.
Doctor Who - New Earth
The wait is over! David Tennant, the 10th Time Lord, and Billie Piper as his feisty young companion Rose Tyler, return in the eagerly anticipated second series of the award-winning new Doctor Who.
The Doctor and Rose board the Tardis for new adventures in time and space. But when they visit mankind’s new home, far in the future, they find gruesome secrets hidden inside a luxury hospital. And an enemy thought long since dead, the paper-thin Cassandra, is out for revenge…
David Tennant plays The Doctor, Billie Piper plays Rose Tyler, Jackie Tyler plays Camille Coduri, Noel Clarke plays Mickey Smith, Zoe Wanamaker plays Cassandra, Sean Gallagher plays Chip, Dona Croll plays Matron Casp, Lucy Robinson plays Frau Clovis and Adjoa Andoh plays Sister Jatt."




FILTER: - Series 2/28 - Broadcasting