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8.9 Flatline

Broadcast Details

Series / Episode No.
Episode Title
Transmission Date
Duration
Ratings (Millions)
Season
Doctor
Producer(s)
Script Editor
Written By
Directed By
8
Twelfth / Peter Capaldi
Nikki Wilson
David P. Davis
Jamie Mathieson
Douglas Mackinnon

Regular Cast

The Doctor — Twelfth / Peter Capaldi
Clara Oswald — Jenna Coleman

Guest Cast

Rigsy – Joivan Wade
Danny – Samuel Anderson
Roscoe – John Cummins
PC Forrest – Jessica Hayles
Fenton – Christopher Fairbank
Al – Matt Bardock
George – Raj Bajaj
Bill – James Quinn
Missy – Michelle Gomez
Stan – Richard Parry

Production Team

General production staff

Production Executive – Julie Scott
Line Producer – Tracie Simpson
Production Manager – Simon Morris
Location Manager – Iwan Roberts
Unit Manager – Nick Clark
Assistant Production Co-ordinator – Sandra Cosfeld
Production Assistants – Amorette Kristina Darby, Matthew Jones, Katie Player
Production Secretary – Medyr Llewelyn
Unit Medic – Glyn Evans
Production Accountant – Jeff Dunn
Assistant Accountant – Bethan Griffiths

Camera and lighting department

1st Assistant Director – Jo Lea
2nd Assistant Director – Iain Atkinson
3rd Assistant Director – Gareth Jones
Assistant Directors – Kyran Davies, Michael Williams, Rheinallt Rees
Script Supervisor – Sandy McKellar
Camera Operator – Trevelyan Oliver
Focus Pullers – Neil Brown, Mary Kyte
Grip – Bob Freeman
Assistant Grip – Ben Freeman
Camera Assistants – Elliot Hale, John Davis, Tom Rowe
Gaffer – Mark Keeling
Best Boy – Francis Sparey
Electricians – James Foy, Matt Challenger, Dan McCole, Pat Crawford

Art department

Supervising Art Director – Paul Spriggs
Art Director – Tristan Peatfield
Art Department Accountant – Maria Hurley
Production Buyer – Claire Trumble
Set Decorator – Adrian Anscombe
Set Dressers – Matt Watts, Scott Howe, Roger Hendry, Jayne Davies, Jamie Farrell
Prop Buyer – May Johnson
Concept Artist – Chris Lees
Graphic Artist – Christina Tom
Standby Props – Liam Collins, Mike Elkins
Standby Carpenter – Ben Milton
Standby Art Director – Sian M Hughes
Standby Rigger – Dave Bayliss
Head Scenic Artist – Clive Clarke
Scenic Painters – Steve Nelms, Matt Weston
Storeman – Jamie Southcott
Assistant Storeman – Ryan Milton
Prop Master – Paul Smith
Props Chargehand – Chris Dudley
Props Driver – Gareth Fox
Props Makers – Alan Hardy, Jamie Thomas
Construction Manager – Terry Horle
Construction Chargehand – Dean Tucker
Construction Driver – Jonathan Tylke
Practical Electrician – Christian Davies
Graphics – BBC Wales Graphics
Draughtsperson – Kartik Nagar
Carpenters – John Sinnott, Chris Daniels, Lawrie Ferry, Matt Ferry, Julian Tucker, Mark Painter, Joe Painter, Tim Burke
Title Concept – Billy Hanshaw

Costume department

Costume Supervisor – Angela Jones
Assistant Costume Designer – Carly Griffith
Costume Assistants – Thomas-Huw Hopkins, Michelle McGrath, Gemma Evans
Make-up and prosthetics
Make-up Supervisor – Steve Williams
Make-up Artists – Sarah Astley-Hughes, Emma Cowen, Ann Marie Williams

Movement

Stunt Co-ordinators – Crispin Layfield, Gordon Seed
Stunt Performers – Dani Biernat, Rob Jarman, Rob Pavey

Casting

Casting Associate – Alice Purser

General post-production staff

Post-production Supervisor – Nerys Davies
Post-production Co-ordinator – Samantha Price
Assistant Editors – Katrina Aust, Urien Deiniol
On-line Editor – Mark Hardyman

Special and visual effects

VFX Editor – Dan Rawlings
Colourist – Gareth Spensley

Sound

Sound Recordist – Bryn Thomas
Dubbing Mixer – Tim Ricketts
Sound Maintenance Engineers – Dafydd Parry, Jeff Welch, Matt Jones
Dialogue Editor – Darran Clement
ADR Editor – Matthew Cox
Effects Editor – Harry Barnes
Foley Editor – Jamie Talbutt

Synopsis

The TARDIS shrinks due to external forces, trapping the Doctor inside while Clara takes charge outside. They face two dimensional beings flattening people into walls. Clara adopts the DoctorΓÇÖs role, making tough decisions and confronting danger directly. The Doctor eventually escapes and defeats the creatures. He warns Clara about the risks of becoming too much like him, highlighting the moral challenges of his lifestyle.

Merchandise Releases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in Flatline?

The Doctor becomes trapped inside a shrinking TARDIS, leaving Clara to take on his role while investigating two dimensional creatures invading a housing estate.

Who are the villains in Flatline?

The antagonists are beings from a two dimensional universe who are attempting to understand and replicate three dimensional life, often with deadly results.

How does Clara take on the DoctorΓÇÖs role?

Clara uses the DoctorΓÇÖs methods and even mimics his behavior, effectively becoming the Doctor figure while he guides her from inside the TARDIS.

What is the significance of the Boneless?

The creatures, often called the Boneless, represent a completely alien form of life, emphasizing the dangers of misunderstanding and communication gaps.

What themes are explored in Flatline?

The episode explores identity, perspective, and what it means to be the Doctor. It also highlights ClaraΓÇÖs growing confidence and independence.