The Shakespeare Code

Name: The Shakespeare Code
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: April 7, 2007
Cast: David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, John Barrowman

Doctor Who: Season 3: Episode 2

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BBC America | BBC One | Air Date: April 7, 2007

Starring: David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, John Barrowman

Summary: Location: Earth Date: 1599 Enemies: Carrionites For her first ever trip in the TARDIS, the Doctor takes Martha to 1599 Elizabethan London. They quickly discover that the world is under threat from the evil Carrionites and history's most celebrated playwright William Shakespeare is under the control of the sinister witch-like creatures.

Creator: Terry Nation and Sydney Newman

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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RoyReno

May 24, 2023

The Shakespeare Code is a clever and charming historical with good dialogue and villains. Despite some lines that haven't aged quite so well, this story is different from our usual adventure, and adds a good amount of originality to the series.

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