Doctor Who: 10 Times The Earth Was Invaded

10. The Christmas Invasion

The first major invasion of the revival series, the 2005 Christmas Special saw the Sycorax warrior clan attempt to sell the human race into slavery. Crashing into the atmosphere, the Sycorax used hypnosis to force everyone on the planet with an A+ blood type into almost jumping from the rooftops. Capturing Rose Tyler, Mickey Smith, and Prime Minister Harriet Jones (yes, we know who she is), the Sycorax Leader made them watch as he executed various officials with an energy whip.

Awaking from his post-regenerative state, the Tenth Doctor deactivated the Sycorax's 'blood magic' hypnosis and challenged their leader to a duel. Accepting the challenge, the Sycorax Leader got the 'upper hand' by managing to cut off the Doctor's hand. Due to the regeneration cycle not yet being complete, the Doctor regrew a 'fighting hand' and defeated his opponent.

Promising to leave the Earth as his forfeit for losing the battle, the Sycorax Leader betrayed the Doctor and attempted to run him through when his back was turned. The trick didn't work, and the Doctor sent the warrior chief plummeting to Earth with a trap door and a well-aimed satsuma.

Leaving the planet, the Doctor was enraged when Harriet Jones ordered the destruction of the Sycorax ship. Believing she was protecting the people, this temporary invasion ended with the Sycorax's ashen remains falling on London like snow.