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8.6 The Caretaker

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
Gareth Roberts and Steven Moffat
Paul Murphy

Regular Cast

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

Guest Cast

Danny – Samuel Anderson
Courtney Woods – Ellis George
Adrian – Edward Harrison
Mr Armitage – Nigel Betts
CSO Matthew – Andy Gillies
Noah – Nanya Campbell
Yashe – Joshua Warner-Campbell
Kelvin – Oliver Barry-Brook
Tobias – Ramone Morgan
Mr Woods – Winston Ellis
Mrs Woods – Gracy Goldman
Mrs Christopholou – Diana Katis
Skovox Blitzer – Jimmy Vee
Seb – Chris Addison
Missy – Michelle Gomez

Production Team

General production staff

Production Executive – Julie Scott
Line Producer – Tracie Simpson
Production Manager – Simon Morris
Location Manager – Iwan Roberts
Location Scout – Nick Clark
Unit Manager – Iestyn Hampson-Jones
Production Co-ordinator – Adam Knopf
Assistant Production Co-ordinator – Sandra Cosfeld
Production Assistants – Matthew Jones, Katie Player
Unit Medic – Glyn Evans
Production Accountant – Jeff Dunn
Assistant Accountant – Bethan Griffiths

Camera and lighting department

1st Assistant Director – Jo Lea
2nd Assistant Director – James Dehaviland
3rd Assistant Director – Danielle Richards
Assistant Directors – Gareth Jones, Chris Thomas
Script Supervisor – Steve Walker
Camera Operator – Martin Stephens
Focus Pullers – Jonathan Vidgen, Matthew Waving
Grip – John Robinson
Assistant Grip – Sean Cronin
Camera Assistants – Cai Thompson, Katy Kardasz, Gethin Williams
Gaffer – Mark Hutchings
Best Boy – Stephen Slocombe
Electricians – Gafin Riley, Andy Gardiner, Bob Milton, Gareth Sheldon

Art department

Supervising Art Director – Paul Spriggs
Art Director – Vicki Stevenson
Art Department Accountant – Maria Hurley
Production Buyer – Holly Thurman
Set Decorator – Adrian Anscombe
Set Dressers – Jayne Davies, Mike Elkins, Jamie Farrell
Prop Buyers – Donna Shakesheff, Helen O’Leary
Concept Artist – Chris Lees
Graphic Artist – Christina Tom
Standby Props – Liam Collins, Matt Ireland
Standby Carpenter – Paul Jones
Standby Art Director – Amy Pickwoad
Standby Rigger – Bryan Griffiths
Head Scenic Artist – Clive Clarke
Scenic Painters – Steve Nelms, Matt Weston
Storeman – Jamie Southcott
Assistant Storeman – Ryan Milton
Prop Master – Paul Smith
Props Chargehand – Kyle Belmont
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 Murphy
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 – Claire Lynch
Assistant Costume Designer – Carly Griffith
Costume Assistants – Michelle McGrath, Gemma Evans, Charlotte Bestwick
Make-up and prosthetics
Make-up Supervisor – Emma Cowen
Make-up Artists – Amy Riley, Ann Marie Williams
Prosthetics – Millennium FX
Movement

Stunt Co-ordinators – Crispin Layfield, Gordon Seed
Stunt Performer – Rashid Phoenix

Casting

Casting Associate – Alice Purser

General post-production staff

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

Special and visual effects

VFX Editor – Dan Rawlings
Colourist – Gareth Spensley

Sound

Sound Recordist – Deian Ll┼╖r Humphreys
Dubbing Mixer – Tim Ricketts
Sound Maintenance Engineers – Tam Shoring, Christopher Goding
Dialogue Editors – Darran Clement, Simon Price
ADR Editor – Matthew Cox
Sound Effects Editor – Harry Barnes
Foley Editor – Jamie Talbutt

Synopsis

The Doctor goes undercover as a school caretaker to deal with a dangerous alien called a Skovox Blitzer. Clara struggles to balance her normal life as a teacher with her travels. Danny Pink becomes suspicious of the Doctor and disapproves of his influence. The DoctorΓÇÖs dismissive attitude towards Danny creates tension. Together they defeat the alien, but the conflict between the Doctor and Danny deepens ClaraΓÇÖs personal dilemma.

Merchandise Releases

Multimedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in The Caretaker?

The Doctor goes undercover as a school caretaker to protect ClaraΓÇÖs workplace from a dangerous alien known as the Skovox Blitzer.

How does The Caretaker develop ClaraΓÇÖs character?

The episode shows Clara balancing her normal life as a teacher with her adventures, creating tension between her two worlds.

Who is Danny Pink?

Danny Pink is ClaraΓÇÖs boyfriend and a former soldier. He clashes with the Doctor due to their differing views on authority and morality.

Why do the Doctor and Danny not get along?

The Doctor distrusts soldiers and questions DannyΓÇÖs past, while Danny sees the Doctor as an officer-like figure who sends others into danger.

What themes are explored in The Caretaker?

The episode examines identity, responsibility, and the conflict between ordinary life and extraordinary adventures.