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From the universe of Doctor Who.
Coal Hill School has been a feature of Doctor Who since the first episode, but now we get to see the day-to-day adventures of the students coping with intrusions from space and time.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Coal Hill School has been a feature of Doctor Who since the first episode, but now we get to see the day-to-day adventures of the students coping with intrusions from space and time.
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Episode 1
When monsters invade Coal Hill, four students form an unlikely alliance to defeat them.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Peter Capaldi, Anna Shaffer, Ben Peel, Shannon Murray, Aaron Neil, Natasha Gordon, Paul Marc Davis, Nigel Betts
Episode 2
A dreadful new monster threatens the school, and the gang must unite to fight against it.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Ben Peel, Aaron Neil, Nigel Betts, David McGranaghan, Jami Reid-Quarrell, Cally Lawrence, Derek Ritchie
Episode 3
London is infiltrated by an eerie alien and the team must battle to save Tanya.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Anna Shaffer, Natasha Gordon, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Anastasia Hille, Janie Booth, Andrew Frame
Episode 4
As April's connection to Corakinus strengthens, a sinister invasion begins.
Directed by Philippa LangdaleWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Shannon Murray, Aaron Neil, Paul Marc Davis, Pooja Shah, Pooky Quesnel, Kelly Gough, Con O'Neill, Moses Adejimi
Episode 5
April must confront Corakinus as the others try save the Earth from extinction.
Directed by Philippa LangdaleWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Shannon Murray, Aaron Neil, Paul Marc Davis, Pooky Quesnel, Con O'Neill, Moses Adejimi
Episode 6
Trapped in detention, dark truths emerge and fractures form in the friendship group.
Directed by Wayne Che YipWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Ferdy Roberts
Episode 7
Miss Quill embarks on a dangerous mission to impossible places.
Directed by Wayne Che YipWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Pooky Quesnel, Chiké Okonkwo, Spencer Wilding
Episode 8
Despite the rifts that have emerged since their time in detention, the friends must work together when their families are threatened by a foe they thought they had defeated.
Directed by Julian HolmesWritten by Patrick NessGuest stars Cyril Nri, Shannon Murray, Aaron Neil, Natasha Gordon, Paul Marc Davis, Pooky Quesnel, Sam Sweeney, Jim Moray
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Greg AustinCharlie Smith
Katherine KellyMiss Quill
Sophie HopkinsApril MacLean
Fady ElsayedRam Singh
Vivian OparahTanya Adeola
Jordan RenzoMatteusz Andrzejewski
Peter CapaldiThe Doctor
Cyril NriChair
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