Context
The Eleventh Doctor crash‑lands into Amy Pond’s life in Leadworth; Series 5 kicks off.
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Historical Record
In 2010 a quiet English village becomes the focus of a national alert. Emergency services chase contradictory reports—odd hospital readings, prisoner transport questions, and a cascade of electronic interference—while residents field door‑to‑door checks. A newly arrived Doctor works against a clock that starts at the kitchen table and ends on the global stage, turning local trust into a lever for planetary de‑escalation.
The incident’s historical value lies in its template. Rapid rapport with civilians, creative use of domestic technology, and public messaging that defuses panic become hallmarks of the period. International partners take note as a crisis that could have widened resolves with speed and minimal force. The day heralds a leadership handover in style and tempo: brisk, generous, and relentlessly inventive.
Related
When does The End of Time take place? (2010) — Timeline
When does The Day of the Doctor take place? (2013) — Timeline
FAQ
Q: When does The Eleventh Hour take place?
A: The Eleventh Hour happens in 2010 .