Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part Two, premieres Jan. 2

By April MacIntyre Dec 4, 2009, 2:53 GMT

BBC AMERICA will air "Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part Two" Saturday, January 2, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

BBC AMERICA will air "Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part Two" Saturday, January 2, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

This marks the swan song of David Tennant (Doctor number ten) in the long-running, British sci-fi import series.  

The Doctor has been played by ten actors so far, with Matt Smith scheduled to take over in 2010.  Karen Gillan will play his companion, Amy Pond.

The U.S. Premiere is ONLY on BBC AMERICA

BBC AMERICA today announced the U.S. premiere of Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part Two, premiering January 2, one week after Part One, on BBC AMERICA. 

The finale to the era of David Tennant is one of the most eagerly anticipated adventures in the history of Doctor Who.  Guest stars include John Simm (Life on Mars) as the Master, Timothy Dalton, Catherine Tate and Bernard Cribbins. 

From BBC AMERICA:
New synopses for the final three specials airing on the channel three straight Saturdays over the holiday season are available below.

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars airs Saturday, December 19, 9:00pm ET/PT

THE WATERS OF MARS - SYNOPSIS

Lindsay Duncan (Alice and Wonderland (2010), Rome) joins the Doctor as his sharpest and most strong-minded companion yet for the second of four Doctor Who Specials.  The Waters of Mars is a dark, scary thriller that sees the Doctor land on the planet Mars, at a base in peril.   A creeping infection beneath the Martian surface threatens not only the human race, but also the Doctor's most fundamental beliefs.   Together with Adelaide Brooke (Lindsay Duncan), the base’s commander, the Doctor must defeat a seemingly unstoppable menace before it can reach Earth, and wipe out mankind.  The Doctor must fight not only the water but destiny itself… Whilst also confronting his own existence, when the prophesy about his future begins to resonate. Is his song about to come to an end?

The Waters of Mars is written by Russell T Davies (Torchwood, Queer as Folk) and Phil Ford and directed by Graeme Harper.  The executive producers are Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner (Torchwood, Life on Mars).

Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part One airs Saturday, December 26, 9:00pm ET/PT

DOCTOR WHO: THE END OF TIME, PART ONE – SYNOPSIS

It's the Tenth Doctor's final journey - but his psychotic nemesis the Master has been reborn, on Christmas Eve. With both determined to cheat death, the battle ranges from the wastelands of London to the mysterious Immortality Gate. Meanwhile, the alien race Ood warn of an even greater danger approaching, as a terrible shadow falls across the entire Universe.

David Tennant stars as the Tenth Doctor and guest stars include John Simm, Bernard Cribbins, Catherine Tate, Timothy Dalton, David Harewood and June Whitfield.  The End Of Time, Part One is written by Russell T Davies and directed by Euros Lyn. The producer is Tracie Simpson.

Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part Two airs Saturday, January 2, 9:00pm ET/PT

DOCTOR WHO: THE END OF TIME, PART TWO - SYNOPSIS

The Doctor faces the end of his life as the Master's plans hurtle out of control. With the sound of drums growing louder, and an ancient trap closing around the Earth, the Doctor and Wilf must fight alone. But sacrifices must be made, and the deadly prophecy warns: "He will knock four times."

David Tennant stars as the Tenth Doctor and guest stars include John Simm, Bernard Cribbins, Catherine Tate, Timothy Dalton, David Harewood and June Whitfield.  The End Of Time, Part Two is written by Russell T Davies and directed by Euros Lyn. The producer is Tracie Simpson.