The Shakespeare Code [SEP] series
The Shakespeare Code
"The Shakespeare Code" is the second episode of the third series of the revived British science fiction television series "Doctor Who". It was broadcast on BBC One on 7 April 2007. According to the BARB figures this episode was seen by 7.23 million viewers and was the fifth most popular broadcast on British television in that week. Originally titled "Love's Labour's Won", the episode was re-titled as a reference to "The Da Vinci Code".
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was seen by 7.2 million viewers, and was the fourteenth most watched programme of the week.
"The Shakespeare Code", along with "Smith and Jones" and "Gridlock" was released on a DVD on 21 May 2007. It was then re-released as part of the Series Three boxset in November 2007.
Scott Matthewman of "The Stage" gave "The Shakespeare Code" a mostly positive review, highlighting the guest performances and the theme of the power of words. Digital Spy's Dek Hogan