Revolution of the Daleks

296 – "Revolution of the Daleks"
Doctor Who episode
Promotional poster
Cast
Others
Production
Directed byLee Haven Jones
Written byChris Chibnall
Script editorFiona McAllister
Produced byAlex Mercer
Executive producer(s)
  • Chris Chibnall
  • Matt Strevens
Music bySegun Akinola
Running time71 minutes
First broadcast1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
Chronology
← Preceded by
"The Timeless Children"
Followed by →
"The Halloween Apocalypse"
List of episodes (2005–present)

"Revolution of the Daleks" is a special episode of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who, first broadcast on BBC One on 1 January 2021. It was written by Chris Chibnall, and directed by Lee Haven Jones. The episode follows the twelfth series as a New Year’s Day special, continuing on from "The Timeless Children" (2020).

The episode stars Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, with Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill as companions Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan respectively. Walsh and Cole depart the series in this episode. It also stars John Barrowman as Jack Harkness, following his return to the series in "Fugitive of the Judoon" (2020).

The episode was watched by 6.35 million viewers overall.