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11.4 Arachnids in the UK

Broadcast Details

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Thirteen / Jodie Whittaker
Alex Mercer
Fiona McAllister
Chris Chibnall
Sallie Aprahamian

Regular Cast

The Doctor — Thirteen / Jodie Whittaker
Ryan Sinclair — Tosin Cole
Yasmin Khan — Mandip Gill
Graham O'Brien — Bradley Walsh

Guest Cast

Robertson – Chris Noth
Grace O’Brien – Sharon D Clarke
Najia Khan – Shobna Gulati
Dr Jade McIntyre – Tanya Fear
Hakim Khan – Ravin J Ganatra
Sonya Khan – Bhavnisha Parmar
Frankie Ellish – Jaleh Alp
Kevin – William Meredith

Production Team

General production staff

Head of Production – Radford Neville
Executive Producer for the BBC – Ben Irving
Production Executive – Ceres Doyle
Line Producer – Steffan Morris
Production Manager – James DeHaviland
Supervising Location Manager – Iwan Roberts
Location Manager – Lyn Moses
Unit Manager – Jac Jones
Production Co-ordinator – Sandra Cosfeld
Assistant Production Co-ordinator – Jessica Elise Evans
Production Assistant – Alexandra Bahiyyih Wain
Production Secretary – Jade Stephenson
Executive Assistant – Caroline Cook
Unit Drivers – Sean Evans, Paul Watkins, Jolyon Davey
Unit Medic – Glyn Evans
Business Affairs – Carol Griggs, Steve Robson
Production Accountant – Laurence Parker
Assistant Accountants – Helen Searle, Kate Barber-Williams

Camera and lighting department

1st Assistant Director – Seth Adams
2nd Assistant Director – Delmi Thomas
3rd Assistant Director – Christopher J Thomas
Assistant Directors – Lauren Pate, Sion Eirug
Script Supervisor – Nicki Coles
Camera Operator – Mark McQuoid ACO
Focus Pullers – Jonathan Vidgen, Elhein De Wet
Grip – John Robinson
Assistant Grip – Ash Whitfield
Camera Assistants – Gethin Williams, Drew Marsden, Cai Stephens
Gaffer – Mark Hutchings
Best Boy – Andy Gardiner
Electricians – Bob Milton, Gawain Nash, Andrew Williams, Gareth Sheldon

Art department

Supervising Art Director – Dafydd Shurmer
Assistant Art Director – Lissa Lamona
Art Department Assistant – Georgia Reece
Art Department Co-ordinator – Isabelle Kennedy
Art Department Accountant – Karen Evans
Production Buyer – Vicki Male
Petty Cash Buyer – Kayleigh Powell
Trainee Buyer – Georgia Reece
Set Decorator – Joelle Rumbelow
Set Designers – Julia Jones, Zsofia Ekler
Storyboard Artist – Michael Collins
Concept Artist – Darren Fereday
Graphic Designer – Richard Wells
Standby Props – Matthew Ireland, Cerys Lewis
Standby Carpenter – Paul Jones
Prop Hands – Atiff Tahir, Scott Howe, Richard Barker
Standby Art Director – Harry Trow
Rigging – Shadow Scaffolding
Standby Rigger – Colin Toms
HOD Painter – Steve Fudge
Chargehand Painters – Mark Reece, Lloyd Reece
Storeman – Charlie Malik
Prop Master – Nick Thomas
Props Chargehand – Stuart Rankmore
Prop Fabrication – Penny Howarth
Specialist Prop Maker – Nick Robatto
Construction Manager – Mark Painter
Workshop Manager – Mark Hill
Workshop Assistant – Chris Slocombe
Construction Chargehands – Dean Tucker, John Sinnott
Construction Drivers – Jason Tylke, Darren Bousie
Practical Electrician – Matthew Dunford
Scenic Artists – Jeremy Duckham, Gemma Dorie
Carpenters – Terry Horle, Joseph Painter, Mat Ferry, Tim Burke, Jonathan Tylke, Campbell Fraser, Chris Daniels, George Rees

Costume department

Assistant Costume Designers – Emma Burnand, Simon Marks
Costume Assistants – Ian Fowler, Andie Mear, Jenny Tindle, Holly Williams
Make-up and prosthetics
Make-up Supervisor – Emma Cowen
Make-up Artists – Allison Sing, Amy Riley, Charlotte Giles
Junior Make-up Artist – Hanna Lewis-Jones

Movement

Stunt Co-ordinators – Derek Lea, Dani Biernat
Stunt Performer – Gary Kane

Casting

Casting Associate – Ri McDaid-Wren
Casting Assistant – Louis Constantine

General post-production staff

Post-production Co-ordinator – Claire Rees
Assistant Editors – David Davies, Hayley Williams
On-line Editors – Geraint Pari Huws, Christine Kelly

Special and visual effects

VFX Editor – Martyn Western
Creature Effects & Prosthetics – Millennium FX
Colourist – Gareth Spensley
Head Modelmaker – Lee Radford

Sound

Sound Recordist – Deian Ll┼╖r Humphreys
Dubbing Mixer – Howard Bargroff
Sound Maintenance Engineers – Tam Shoring, Christopher Goding
Dialogue Editor – Darran Clement
ADR Editor – Matthew Cox
SFX Editor – Harry Barnes
Foley – Bang Post Production

Synopsis

Back in present-day Sheffield, giant spiders begin appearing due to toxic waste from a businessmanΓÇÖs environmental crimes. The Doctor uncovers that the spiders are victims rather than threats. She faces a moral decision about their fate, ultimately choosing a peaceful resolution rather than extermination. The episode also explores GrahamΓÇÖs grief over his wife, deepening emotional ties within the group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the premise of Arachnids in the UK?

The Doctor and her companions investigate a surge of giant spiders in Sheffield, uncovering a connection to a luxury hotel built on a toxic waste site.

What caused the spiders to grow so large?

Industrial waste and illegal disposal of toxic materials caused the spiders to mutate and grow to enormous sizes.

Who is the main human antagonist?

A businessman named Jack Robertson, played by Chris Noth, prioritizes profit over safety and refuses to take responsibility.

How does the Doctor deal with the spiders?

The Doctor chooses a humane approach, attempting to safely contain the creatures rather than destroy them.

What themes are explored in Arachnids in the UK?

The episode explores environmental responsibility, corporate greed, and the consequences of human actions on nature.