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10.7 The Pyramid at the End of the World

Broadcast Details

Series / Episode No.
Episode Title
Transmission Date
Duration
Ratings (Millions)
Season
Doctor
Producer(s)
Script Editor
Written By
Directed By
10
Twelfth / Peter Capaldi
Peter Bennett
Emma Genders
Peter Harness and Steven Moffat
Daniel Nettheim

Regular Cast

The Doctor — Twelfth / Peter Capaldi

Guest Cast

Secretary General – Togo Igawa
The Commander – Nigel Hastings
Colonel Don Brabbit – Eben Young
Erica – Rachel Denning
Douglas – Tony Gardner
Ilya – Andrew Byron
Xiaolian – Daphne Cheung
Monk – Jamie Hill
Voice of the Monk – Tim Bentinck
Penny – Ronke Adekoluejo

Production Team

General production staff

Head of Production – Gordon Ronald
Production Executive – Tracie Simpson
Line Producer – Steffan Morris
Production Manager – Adam Knopf
Location Manager – Iwan Roberts
Unit Manager – Beccy Jones
Production Co-ordinator – Sandra Cosfeld
Assistant Production Co-ordinator – Nicola Chance
Production Assistants – Virginia Bonet, Jamie Shaw
Unit Drivers – Sean Evans, Paul Watkins
Unit Medic – Glyn Evans
Business Affairs Executive – Carol Griggs
Production Accountant – Simon Wheeler
Assistant Accountant – Matthew Fisher

Camera and lighting department

1st Assistant Director – Fletcher Rodley
2nd Assistant Director – James DeHaviland
3rd Assistant Director – Christopher J Thomas
Assistant Directors – Rhun Llewelyn, Lauren Pate
Script Supervisor – Nicki Coles
Camera Operator – Mark McQuoid
Focus Pullers – Jonathan Vidgen, Elhein De Wet
Grip – John Robinson
Assistant Grip – Sean Cronin
Camera Assistants – Gethin Williams, Drew Marsden, Dan Patounas
Gaffer – Mark Hutchings
Best Boy – Andy Gardiner
Electricians – Gawain Nash, Gareth Sheldon, Bob Milton, Sion Davies, Andrew Williams

Art department

Supervising Art Director – Paul Spriggs
Art Director – Tim Overson
Art Department Accountant – Bethan Griffiths
Production Buyer – Jen Saguaro
Set Decorator – Adrian Anscombe
Prop Buyers – Jo Pearce, Charlotte Lailey de Ville
Concept Artist – Darren Fereday
Graphic Artist – Lawrence Hearn
Standby Props – Matt Ireland, Jonathan Barclay
Standby Carpenter – Paul Jones
Prop Hands – Scott Howe, Nigel Magni, Matt Watts
Standby Art Director – Christina Tom
Rigging – Shadow Scaffolding
Standby Rigger – Colin Toms
Head Scenic Artist – Clive Clarke
Painters – Steve Nelms, John Nelms, Paul Murray, Debby McShane
Storeman – Jamie Southcott
Prop Master – Paul Smith
Props Chargehand – Kyle Belmont
Props Driver – Gareth Fox
Construction Manager – Terry Horle
Construction Chargehand – Dean Tucker
Construction Driver – Jonathan Tylke
Construction Labourer – Jason Tylke
Practical Electricians – Callum Alexander, Austin Curtis
Graphics Assistant – Jack Bowes
Draughtsperson – Matt Sanders
Chargehand Carpenter – John Sinnott
Carpenters – Tim Burke, Matt Ferry, Chris Daniels, George Rees, Dan Berrow, Tom Berrow, Keith Richards, Campbell Frazer, Joe Painter, Alan Jones, Mike Venables
Title Concept – Billy Hanshaw

Costume department

Costume Supervisor – Kat Willis
Assistant Costume Designer – Zoe Howerska
Costume Assistants – Rebecca Cunningham, Leila Headon, Jenny Tindle
Make-up and prosthetics
Make-up Supervisor – James Spinks
Make-up Artists – Megan Bowes, Lolly Goodship

Movement

Stunt Co-ordinator – Crispin Layfield

Casting

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

General post-production staff

Post-production Supervisor – Samantha Price
Post-production Co-ordinator – Hannah Jones
Assistant Editors – Becky Trotman, David Davies
On-line Editors – Geraint Pari Huws, Mark Hardyman
Assistant On-line Editor – Christine Kelly

Special and visual effects

VFX Editor – Dan Rawlings
Special Creature Effects & Prosthetics – Millennium FX
Colourist – Gareth Spensley
Model Makers – Alan Hardy, Jamie Thomas

Sound

Sound Recordist – Deian Ll┼╖r Humphreys
Dubbing Mixers – Mark Ferda, Darran Clement
Sound Maintenance Engineers – Tam Shoring, Christopher Goding
Dialogue Editor – Helen Dickson
ADR Editor – Matthew Cox
Sound Effects Editor – Harry Barnes
Foley Editor – Simon Clement
Foley Artist – Julie Ankerson

Synopsis

The Monks invade Earth, offering salvation in exchange for consent. A global crisis unfolds as a biochemical disaster threatens humanity. The Doctor struggles due to his blindness, and Bill ultimately consents to the MonksΓÇÖ rule to save him. This grants them control of Earth, beginning a new era of oppression.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main threat in The Pyramid at the End of the World?

An ancient alien force hidden inside a pyramid structure threatens humanity with global destruction unless a pact is accepted.

What role does the Monks plan play?

The Monks offer to save humanity, but only if they are allowed to rule Earth, raising questions about consent and control.

How does Bill Potts become involved?

Bill Potts becomes central to the story after being manipulated by the Monks due to her emotional connection to the Doctor.

What mistake does the Doctor make?

The Doctor miscalculates the scientific conditions of a lab experiment, causing a chain reaction that accelerates the crisis.

What themes are explored in The Pyramid at the End of the World?

The episode explores consent, power, trust, and the consequences of allowing control in exchange for safety.