Written by: Russell T. Davies | Directed by: Keith Boak

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The Story
A UFO falls to Earth and into the River Thames meaning that Central London is sealed off. The Doctor and Rose witness the event happen; but cannot get near the scene. However, when Rose's mum's phone call creates a meeting between the "code nine" alien experts the Slitheen start taking control..

Then in 'World War Three' the Doctor manages to shake off the device that's electrocuting him and places it on one of the Slitheen; giving Rose, Harriet, Rose's mum and himself a chance to get out. They do, but the Slitheen aren't done yet! They put their human skins back on and set out to get control of the Nuclear warhead destructor codes in order to destroy the Earth to sell for fuel. Luckily Mickey is on hand with the help of his computer to destroy Downing Street and with it the Slitheen to save the day.

Memorable Quotes
Person in street: [When road is blocked off] It's gotta be Ken Livingstone 'aint it?

Doctor: Like they said on the news, they've been gathering experts in alien knowledge and who's the biggest expert of the lot?
Rose: Patrick Moore?
Doctor: Apart from him!

Doctor: [Whilst addressing the conference] Do you mind not farting whilst I'm trying to save the world!?

Doctor: [Whilst cornered by the Police] ...If I was going to execute someone by backing them against a wall; between you and me a little word of advice: don't stand them against the lift!

Slitheen: Victory! Should be naked

Slitheen: [In penultimate pic] Ring damn you!

Editor's Review
Russell T. Davies is back at the writing desk with a great two part story. I did feel that the first part; 'Aliens of London' was a bit slow with a little too many fart jokes, but part two ('World War Three') brought it back on form with a thrilling end to the story. It had the same thrill that 'Rose' did due to the fast pace and the unusual person saving the world again.

The CGI effects were also top notch. When the space craft hit Big Ben and crashed (or merely parked according to the Slitheen) into the Thames, the effect quality was second to none. To finish, Russell added in some slight jibes at the events of the day citing a "45 second claim", which was as cheeky as the Michael Jackson line in 'The End of the World', but a good reflection of the Slitheen's lack of grasp on being in charge. It’s another good story from RTD. (Dan Ludlow)

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