Overview

• Episode 6 of Doctor Who Season 2, written by Juno Dawson and directed by Ben A. Williams, aired globally on May 17, 2025.
• The episode reimagines the Eurovision Song Contest as a cosmic festival, combining humor, original music, and social commentary on corporate exploitation and historical injustices.
• Celebrity cameos by Rylan Clark and Graham Norton add a comedic yet unsettling layer, hinting at a darker fate for their characters.
• The Doctor and companion Belinda are separated for the first time in the series, marking a pivotal narrative shift and showcasing strong performances by Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu.
• With 2.57 million overnight viewers, 'The Interstellar Song Contest' is the season's highest-rated episode, signaling strong engagement ahead of the two-part finale.