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"The Fires of Pompeii" is the second episode of the fourth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was broadcast on BBC One on 12 April 2008. . Set shortly before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, this episode depicts alien time traveller the Doctor (David Tennant) and his new companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) on a trip to Pompeii, where ...
Karen Sheila Gillan (/ ˈ ɡ ɪ l ə n /; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She gained recognition for her work in British film and television, particularly for playing Amy Pond , a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who (2010–2013).
Doctor Who: Soothsayer Episode: "The Fires of Pompeii" [1] Stacked: Ginny Turner Television film [1] Harley Street: Holly Episode #1.1 [1] Coming Up: Anna Episode: "Thinspiration" [1] 2008–2009 The Kevin Bishop Show: Various 12 episodes 2009 The Well: Coll 4 episodes 2010–2013 Doctor Who: Amy Pond: 34 episodes, Series 5, 6 and 7, 2013 ...
In the fifth series premiere, "The Eleventh Hour", Karen Gillan joined Smith and played Amy Pond. [40] [41] Gillan previously played a soothsayer in the series four episode "The Fires of Pompeii" [42] Rory Williams was introduced as a recurring character portrayed by Arthur Darvill.
The Doctor and Donna arrive in Pompeii one day before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius ... [21] Tracey Childs, Karen Gillan, Phil Cornwell, Tim McInnerny, [22] Adrian ...
Young Amy, whom the Doctor first meets, was played by Caitlin Blackwood, Karen Gillan's real-life cousin. Doctor Who executive producer and head writer Steven Moffat came up with the name for the character. [38] Moffat chose the name "Pond" to create a link between Amy and River Song, who would be revealed to be Amy's daughter. [39]
Former Doctor Who star Karen Gillan has announced the birth of her daughter, revealing her cute name in the process.. The actor, who played Amy Pond on the BBC sci-fi show for three years before ...
[12] [15] Karen Gillan was cast as the Doctor's new companion Amy Pond; she had previously appeared in the fourth series episode "The Fires of Pompeii" and was suggested to Moffat by casting director Andy Pryor. [15] Gillan auditioned for the role in both her natural Scottish and English accents. Only after Gillan was cast was Amy made Scottish.