DOCTOR WHO: SERIES 15 / EPISODE 06 - THE INTERSTELLAR SONG CONTEST | DOCTOR WHO AT INFORMING BRITAIN

​Doctor Who
Series 15 / Episode 06
The Interstellar Song Contest
Saturday 17 May 2025
BBC One / BBC iPlayer
19:10

Writer: Juno Dawson
Director: Ben A. Williams
Series Producer: Vicki Delow
Executive Producer: Julie Gardner
Executive Producer: Phil Collinson
Executive Producer: Jane Tranter
Executive Producer: Russell T. Davies
Executive Producer: Joel Collins

In a thrilling new episode, The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) embarks on a daring quest to return Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) to Planet Earth.

Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they arrive at a bustling Space Station, the venue for the renowned 803rd Interstellar Song Contest.

Planets from across the universe have gathered to compete for the ultimate musical honour.

What begins as a night of harmless fun and interstellar melodies quickly spirals into a desperate battle for survival.

As The Doctor and Belinda navigate the vibrant yet perilous festivities, they must uncover the sinister forces at play and fight to stay alive amidst the chaos.

CAST

Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor
Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra
Freddie Fox as Kid
Kadiff Kirwan as Mike Gabbastone
Charlie Condou as Gary Gabbastone
Rylan Clark as Himself
Graham Norton as Himself
Julie Dray as Sabine
Imogen Kingsley Smith as Runner
Kiruna Stamell as Nina Maxwell
Iona Anderson as Wynn Aura-Kin
Anita Dobson as Mrs. Flood
Miriam-Teak Lee as Cora Saint Bavier
Akemnji Ndifornyen as Len Kazah
Christina Rotondo as Liz Lizardine
Abdul Seesay as Jeddy Kine