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9.11 Heaven Sent

Broadcast Details

Series / Episode No.
Episode Title
Transmission Date
Duration
Ratings (Millions)
Season
Doctor
Producer(s)
Script Editor
Written By
Directed By
9
Twelfth / Peter Capaldi
Peter Bennett
Nick Lambon
Steven Moffat
Rachel Talalay

Regular Cast

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

Guest Cast

The Veil – Jami Reid-Quarrell

Production Team

General production staff

Line Producer – Tracie Simpson
Production Manager – Steffan Morris
Location Manager – Nick Clark
Unit Manager – Iestyn Hampson-Jones
Production Co-ordinator – Adam Knopf
Assistant Production Co-ordinator – Sandra Cosfeld
Production Assistant – Si├┤n Crowle
Production Accountant – Simon Wheeler

Camera and lighting department

1st Assistant Director – Scott Bates
2nd Assistant Director – James DeHaviland
3rd Assistant Director – Danielle Richards
Assistant Directors – Chris Thomas, Gareth Jones
Script Supervisor – Steve Walker
Camera Operator – Mark McQuoid
Focus Pullers – Jonathan Vidgen, Steve Rees
Grip – John Robinson
Camera Assistants – Cai Thompson, Matthew Lepper, Scott Waller
Gaffer – Mark Hutchings
Best Boy – Andrew Gardiner
Electricians – Bob Milton, Gareth Sheldon, Gawain Nash, Rob Fernandes

Art department

Supervising Art Director – Dafydd Shurmer
Production Buyer – Linda Morgan
Set Decorator – Adrian Anscombe
Props Buyer – May Johnson
Concept Artist – Stephen Cooper
Graphic Artist – Matthew Clark
Standby Props – Liam Collins
Standby Carpenter – Paul Jones
Standby Art Director – Nick Murray
Prop Master – Paul Smith
Props Chargehand – Kyle Belmont
Props Storeman – Jamie Southcott
Props Driver – Gareth Fox
Props Makers – Alan Hardy, Jamie Thomas
Construction Manager – Terry Horle
Construction Chargehand – Dean Tucker
Practical Electrician – Christian Davies
Scenic Artist – Clive Clarke

Costume department

Costume Supervisor – Simon Marks
Assistant Costume Designer – Georgie Sayer
Costume Assistants – Andie Mear, Ian Fowler, Jenny Tindle
Make-up and prosthetics
Make-up Supervisor – Sara Angharad
Make-up Artists – Megan Bowes, James Spinks

Movement

Stunt Co-ordinators – Crispin Layfield, Jo McLaren
Stunt Performer – Leo Woodruff

Casting

Casting Associate – Alice Purser

General post-production staff

Post-production Supervisor – Samantha Price
Assistant Editors – Becky Trotman, Robbie Gibbon
On-line Editor – Mark Hardyman

Special and visual effects

VFX Editor – Dan Rawlings
Colourist – Gareth Spensley

Sound

Dubbing Mixer – Tim Ricketts
Dialogue Editor – Darran Clement
Foley Editor – Jamie Talbutt

Synopsis

The Doctor is trapped alone in a shifting castle, pursued by a relentless creature. He slowly uncovers the truth that he is inside a confession dial, reliving the same scenario repeatedly. Each cycle, he gets closer to escape by wearing down a wall over billions of years. His determination and grief drive him forward until he finally breaks free.

Merchandise Releases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the premise of Heaven Sent?

The Doctor is trapped in a mysterious castle-like structure and must repeatedly solve puzzles while being pursued by a creature known as the Veil.

Why is the Doctor alone in this episode?

After ClaraΓÇÖs death, the Doctor is isolated and forced to confront grief, loss, and survival on his own.

What is the purpose of the Confession Dial?

The Confession Dial is a Gallifreyan device designed to extract secrets, and it becomes the DoctorΓÇÖs prison.

Who is the Veil?

The Veil is a constantly present creature that forces the Doctor to keep moving and drives the cycle of death and repetition.

What themes are explored in Heaven Sent?

The episode focuses on grief, persistence, identity, and the limits of endurance, showing the Doctor at his most solitary and determined.