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|image = Army of ghosts main.jpg | |image = Army of ghosts main.jpg | ||
|season number = Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005) | |||
|season number = Series 2 (Doctor Who) | |||
|series episode number = 12 | |series episode number = 12 | ||
|story number = 177a | |story number = 177a | ||
|scripturl = https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/documents/doctor-who-2-episode-12-army-of-ghosts-pink-revisions-10012006.pdf | |||
|doctor = Tenth Doctor | |doctor = Tenth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Rose Tyler|Rose]], [[Jackie Tyler|Jackie]] | |companions = [[Rose Tyler|Rose]], [[Jackie Tyler|Jackie]] | ||
|featuring = | |featuring = Yvonne Hartman | ||
|featuring2 = Mickey Smith | |||
|featuring3 = French newsreader{{!}}Newsreader | |||
|enemy = [[Cyber-Leader One|Cyber-Leader]] | |enemy = [[Cyber-Leader One|Cyber-Leader]] | ||
|setting = [[London]], [[2007]] | |setting = [[London]], [[2007]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Russell T Davies | ||
|director = [[Graeme Harper]] | |director = [[Graeme Harper]] | ||
|producer = [[Phil Collinson]] | |producer = [[Phil Collinson]] | ||
|confidential = Welcome to Torchwood (CON episode) | |confidential = Welcome to Torchwood (CON episode) | ||
|broadcast date = | |broadcast date = 1 July 2006 | ||
|network = | |network = BBC One | ||
|format = 1x45-minute episode | |format = 1x45-minute episode | ||
|production code = 2.12 | |production code = 2.12 | ||
|series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |||
|prev = Fear Her (TV story) | |prev = Fear Her (TV story) | ||
|next = Doomsday (TV story) | |next = Doomsday (TV story) | ||
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|clip = The Void Ship - Doctor Who - Army of Ghosts - Series 2 - BBC | |clip = The Void Ship - Doctor Who - Army of Ghosts - Series 2 - BBC | ||
|clip2 = Here come the Ghosts! - Doctor Who - Army of Ghosts - Series 2 - BBC | |clip2 = Here come the Ghosts! - Doctor Who - Army of Ghosts - Series 2 - BBC | ||
}}{{you may|Army of Ghosts: Essays on Doctor Who's Sometimes Forgotten Stories|n1=the book of the same name}} | }} | ||
'''''Army of Ghosts''''' was the twelfth and penultimate episode of [[Series 2 (Doctor Who)|series | {{you may|Army of Ghosts: Essays on Doctor Who's Sometimes Forgotten Stories|n1=the book of the same name}} | ||
'''''Army of Ghosts''''' was the twelfth and penultimate episode of [[Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|series two]] of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]''. | |||
It marked the first on-screen appearance of the [[Torchwood Institute]] and the [[Cult of Skaro]], as well as the return of the [[Pete's World|alternate universe]] [[ | It marked the first on-screen appearance of the [[Torchwood Institute]] and the [[Cult of Skaro]], as well as the return of the [[Pete's World|alternate universe]] [[Cybusman|Cybermen]], appearing for the first time in [[the Doctor's universe|the Doctor's own universe]]. It also introduced [[Yvonne Hartman]], the administrator of [[Torchwood One]]. | ||
''[[Tardisode 12]]'' acts as a prequel to this episode, recounting the presence of Torchwood from every episode of series 2 where the name had important relevance to the overarching plot threads leading into this story. | ''[[Tardisode 12]]'' acts as a prequel to this episode, recounting the presence of Torchwood from every episode of series 2 where the name had important relevance to the overarching plot threads leading into this story. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
[[Rose Tyler|Rose]] and the [[Tenth Doctor]] return to modern-day [[London]] to find a mysterious epidemic of [[ghost]]s all over the world. As the Doctor searches [[Torchwood Tower]] to find answers, [[ | [[Rose Tyler|Rose]] and the [[Tenth Doctor]] return to modern-day [[London]] to find a mysterious epidemic of [[ghost]]s all over the world. As the Doctor searches [[Torchwood Tower]] to find answers, [[Cybusman|something sinister]] lurks in the building. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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In Jackie's flat, the Doctor watches various television programmes such as ''[[Ghostwatch]]'', ''[[EastEnders]]'', and ''Trisha'', which reveal that the ghost phenomenon is international and that people have accepted it as a regular occurrence. Jackie explains that it started about two months ago. At first, there was panic, but then people realised that they were spirits of their departed loved ones. Jackie says that the ghost she calls her father smells like the [[cigarette]]s he used to smoke, but Rose says she smelled nothing. Jackie says that she has to make an effort, and the Doctor notes that the more they want it, the stronger it gets. The ghosts are not people's loved ones but they are using peoples' desires and beliefs to press themselves into existence. | In Jackie's flat, the Doctor watches various television programmes such as ''[[Ghostwatch]]'', ''[[EastEnders]]'', and ''Trisha'', which reveal that the ghost phenomenon is international and that people have accepted it as a regular occurrence. Jackie explains that it started about two months ago. At first, there was panic, but then people realised that they were spirits of their departed loved ones. Jackie says that the ghost she calls her father smells like the [[cigarette]]s he used to smoke, but Rose says she smelled nothing. Jackie says that she has to make an effort, and the Doctor notes that the more they want it, the stronger it gets. The ghosts are not people's loved ones but they are using peoples' desires and beliefs to press themselves into existence. | ||
At [[Torchwood Tower]], Hartman contacts Dr [[Rajesh Singh]] over the Bluetooth earpieces all personnel wear, asking him if he registered any reaction. Singh replies negatively, and reports that their most sophisticated instruments have not been able to read anything off "[[Void Ship|the Sphere]]", a large bronze globe floating above him. According to their readings, it simply does not exist. He reaches out to touch it, but an invisible barrier stops his hand. | At [[Torchwood Tower]], Hartman contacts Dr [[Rajesh Singh]] over the Bluetooth [[Torchwood earpiece|earpieces]] all personnel wear, asking him if he registered any reaction. Singh replies negatively, and reports that their most sophisticated instruments have not been able to read anything off "[[Void Ship|the Sphere]]", a large bronze globe floating above him. According to their readings, it simply does not exist. He reaches out to touch it, but an invisible barrier stops his hand. | ||
Two Torchwood workers, [[Adeola Oshodi|Adeola]] and [[Gareth Evans|Gareth]], make a clandestine romantic rendezvous. Gareth suggests a secluded location, which is off-limits as it is apparently an area under renovation, but Adeola hesitates. However, when Gareth goes silent, she goes into the section to look for him. As she draws back a curtain, a [[ | Two Torchwood workers, [[Adeola Oshodi|Adeola]] and [[Gareth Evans|Gareth]], make a clandestine romantic rendezvous. Gareth suggests a secluded location, which is off-limits as it is apparently an area under renovation, but Adeola hesitates. However, when Gareth goes silent, she goes into the section to look for him. As she draws back a curtain, a [[Cybusman|Cyberman]] lunges at her and she screams. | ||
The Doctor, singing the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' theme, assembles a device to determine the ghosts' origin by triangulation. Rose asks if the ghosts might be related to the [[Gelth]] but the Doctor replies negatively; the Gelth were simply coming through the [[Cardiff Rift|Rift]], whereas the ghosts are forcing themselves into existence across the world. He sets up the device in the playground, while Rose monitors the energy levels in the TARDIS. At Torchwood Tower, Hartman cues for the next ghost shift, just as Gareth and Adeola return to their desks, each wearing two Bluetooth | The Doctor, singing the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' theme, assembles a device to determine the ghosts' origin by [[triangulation]], as Rose reveals that a ghost has now become an MP for [[Leeds]]. Rose asks if the ghosts might be related to the [[Gelth]] but the Doctor replies negatively; the Gelth were simply coming through the [[Cardiff Rift|Rift]], whereas the ghosts are forcing themselves into existence across the world. He sets up the device in the playground, while Rose monitors the energy levels in the TARDIS. At Torchwood Tower, Hartman cues for the next ghost shift, just as Gareth and Adeola return to their desks, each wearing two Bluetooth [[earpiece]]s instead of one, the lights on the devices flickering actively. | ||
Jackie, in the TARDIS, comments that Rose has changed a lot. Jackie wonders what will happen to Rose when she is gone and if she will keep travelling, and changing, until she is no longer Rose Tyler, or even [[human]]. | Jackie, in the TARDIS, comments that Rose has changed a lot. Jackie wonders what will happen to Rose when she is gone and if she will keep travelling, and changing, until she is no longer Rose Tyler, or even [[human]]. | ||
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The TARDIS materialises in a Torchwood Tower loading bay and is surrounded immediately by armed guards. Telling Jackie and Rose to stay inside, the Doctor emerges with his hands raised. Hartman rushes in and to the Doctor's surprise, begins to lead the squad in applause. Hartman greets him warmly and seems to know a good deal about him, including the fact that he travels with a [[companion]]. The Doctor reaches back into the TARDIS and pulls Jackie out, introducing her as "Rose", who unfortunately stared into the heart of the [[Time Vortex]] and aged fifty-seven years (despite Jackie telling the Doctor and Hartman that she is only forty). Rose stays hidden in the TARDIS, watching them through the [[TARDIS scanner]]. | The TARDIS materialises in a Torchwood Tower loading bay and is surrounded immediately by armed guards. Telling Jackie and Rose to stay inside, the Doctor emerges with his hands raised. Hartman rushes in and to the Doctor's surprise, begins to lead the squad in applause. Hartman greets him warmly and seems to know a good deal about him, including the fact that he travels with a [[companion]]. The Doctor reaches back into the TARDIS and pulls Jackie out, introducing her as "Rose", who unfortunately stared into the heart of the [[Time Vortex]] and aged fifty-seven years (despite Jackie telling the Doctor and Hartman that she is only forty). Rose stays hidden in the TARDIS, watching them through the [[TARDIS scanner]]. | ||
[[File:Torchwood one.jpg|thumb|Hartman shows the Doctor around the facility.]] | |||
Hartman welcomes the Doctor to Torchwood, bringing him around and showing him the advanced technology they have captured from alien ships and reverse engineered, all in the name of protecting the [[British Empire]]. She explains the Institute's motto: "If it's alien, it's ours," demonstrating it by carting the TARDIS away to a corner of the [[basement]]. The Doctor is shocked at Hartman's blatant arrogance and disregard for alien life, especially when she reveals that the [[Jathaa sunglider|Jathaa Sunglider]] stored in the room was shot down by them and its weapon system was what destroyed the [[Sycorax]] on Christmas Day. | Hartman welcomes the Doctor to Torchwood, bringing him around and showing him the advanced technology they have captured from alien ships and reverse engineered, all in the name of protecting the [[British Empire]]. She explains the Institute's motto: "If it's alien, it's ours," demonstrating it by carting the TARDIS away to a corner of the [[basement]]. The Doctor is shocked at Hartman's blatant arrogance and disregard for alien life, especially when she reveals that the [[Jathaa sunglider|Jathaa Sunglider]] stored in the room was shot down by them and its weapon system was what destroyed the [[Sycorax]] on Christmas Day. | ||
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Hartman leads the Doctor to the room with the Sphere, which the Doctor studies with the 3D glasses before identifying it as a void ship, a hypothetical craft for travelling through the nothingness between parallel universes. That space was called "the Void" by the Time Lords; the [[Eternal]]s called it [[the Howling]]; others call it Hell. The Doctor explains that if one wanted to, they could wait out the end of the universe in the Void, never being affected by time or space as they don't exist there. When Singh asks how they can get into the Sphere, the Doctor tells them that they should not — they should send it back to where it came from. Hartman explains that the void ship came through to Earth and the ghosts followed in its wake. She shows the Doctor where it came through, at a location opposite her office; when they fire particle engines at the spot, the breach opens. They detected the spatial disturbance as a radar black spot years before and built Torchwood Tower to reach it, hoping to harness its energy. The public at large know the skyscraper as part of [[Canary Wharf]]. | Hartman leads the Doctor to the room with the Sphere, which the Doctor studies with the 3D glasses before identifying it as a void ship, a hypothetical craft for travelling through the nothingness between parallel universes. That space was called "the Void" by the Time Lords; the [[Eternal]]s called it [[the Howling]]; others call it Hell. The Doctor explains that if one wanted to, they could wait out the end of the universe in the Void, never being affected by time or space as they don't exist there. When Singh asks how they can get into the Sphere, the Doctor tells them that they should not — they should send it back to where it came from. Hartman explains that the void ship came through to Earth and the ghosts followed in its wake. She shows the Doctor where it came through, at a location opposite her office; when they fire particle engines at the spot, the breach opens. They detected the spatial disturbance as a radar black spot years before and built Torchwood Tower to reach it, hoping to harness its energy. The public at large know the skyscraper as part of [[Canary Wharf]]. | ||
[[File:Bleeding_through_the_fault_lines.jpg|thumb|left|The Doctor demonstrates what the sphere and Torchwood have done.]] | |||
The Doctor berates Hartman for trying to make the breach bigger and warns her to cancel the next shift. He explains, sonicing a piece of glass as a demonstration, that when the sphere came through, it cracked the surface of this dimension. The ghosts have been bleeding through the fault lines, walking from their world to this one. The Doctor presses the cracked glass and shatters the window; ''that's'' what will happen to this dimension when there are too many ghosts. When Hartman insists on going through with the shift anyway, the Doctor abruptly changes gears, casually sitting to watch it happen. Hartman, disconcerted, stops the countdown, conceding that it may be prudent to get more intelligence. However, once they go into Hartman's office, Adeola, Matt and Gareth restart the countdown. | The Doctor berates Hartman for trying to make the breach bigger and warns her to cancel the next shift. He explains, sonicing a piece of glass as a demonstration, that when the sphere came through, it cracked the surface of this dimension. The ghosts have been bleeding through the fault lines, walking from their world to this one. The Doctor presses the cracked glass and shatters the window; ''that's'' what will happen to this dimension when there are too many ghosts. When Hartman insists on going through with the shift anyway, the Doctor abruptly changes gears, casually sitting to watch it happen. Hartman, disconcerted, stops the countdown, conceding that it may be prudent to get more intelligence. However, once they go into Hartman's office, Adeola, Matt and Gareth restart the countdown. | ||
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All around the world, the ghosts shimmer into full existence, revealing themselves to be Cybermen. Worldwide panic ensues as the Cybermen march across the face of the planet, killing people, breaking into their homes and even appearing on upstairs landings. Hartman calls it an invasion, but the Doctor notes it is too late for that — it is an immediate victory. In the void ship room, the sphere begins to open up. Mickey pulls out a large gun from its hiding space and aims it toward the ship, expecting some sort of Cyber-Leader variant to emerge. | All around the world, the ghosts shimmer into full existence, revealing themselves to be Cybermen. Worldwide panic ensues as the Cybermen march across the face of the planet, killing people, breaking into their homes and even appearing on upstairs landings. Hartman calls it an invasion, but the Doctor notes it is too late for that — it is an immediate victory. In the void ship room, the sphere begins to open up. Mickey pulls out a large gun from its hiding space and aims it toward the ship, expecting some sort of Cyber-Leader variant to emerge. | ||
[[File:Void Ship.jpg|thumb|The Void ship opens.]] | |||
The Doctor asks the Cyber-Leader about the void ship, claiming that the Cybermen do not have the necessary technology to build one. To the Doctor's horror, the Cyber-Leader confirms that the sphere is not theirs and they do not know its origins. It broke down the barrier between worlds, and they merely followed. | The Doctor asks the Cyber-Leader about the void ship, claiming that the Cybermen do not have the necessary technology to build one. To the Doctor's horror, the Cyber-Leader confirms that the sphere is not theirs and they do not know its origins. It broke down the barrier between worlds, and they merely followed. | ||
As Singh, Rose and Mickey watch in horror, a [[black Dalek]] and three [[bronze Daleks]] emerge from the void ship, along with a [[Genesis Ark|mysterious device]]. The black Dalek approaches the three humans; it announces the location as Earth, that lifeforms have been detected, and gives the order to exterminate, a command echoed by the other Daleks. | As Singh, Rose and Mickey watch in horror, a [[black Dalek]] and three [[Bronze Dalek|bronze Daleks]] emerge from the void ship, along with a [[Genesis Ark|mysterious device]]. The black Dalek approaches the three humans; it announces the location as Earth, that lifeforms have been detected, and gives the order to exterminate, a command echoed by the other Daleks. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Police commissioner (Army of Ghosts)|Police Commissioner]] - [[David Warwick]] | * [[Police commissioner (Army of Ghosts)|Police Commissioner]] - [[David Warwick]] | ||
* [[Eileen (Army of Ghosts)|Eileen]] - [[Rachel Webster]] | * [[Eileen (Army of Ghosts)|Eileen]] - [[Rachel Webster]] | ||
* [[Japanese girl|Japanese Girl]] - [[Kyoko Morita]] | * [[Japanese girl (Army of Ghosts)|Japanese Girl]] - [[Kyoko Morita]] | ||
* [[Housewife (Army of Ghosts)|Housewife]] - [[Maddi Cryer]] | * [[Housewife (Army of Ghosts)|Housewife]] - [[Maddi Cryer]] | ||
* Himself - [[Derek Acorah]] | * Himself - [[Derek Acorah]] | ||
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=== Uncredited cast === | === Uncredited cast === | ||
* Ghosts - [[Jon Davey]]<ref>http://www.jondavey.com/acting.php</ref><ref name="Acting">http://guide.doctorwhonews.net/role.php?code=5648&detail=listing&pg=dwm</ref>, [[ | * Ghosts - [[Jon Davey]]<ref>http://www.jondavey.com/acting.php</ref>, [[J J Angel]], [[Scott Price]], [[Adam Sweet]], [[Claudio Laurini]], [[Matthew Doman]], [[Mathew Gregory]], [[Joe White]], [[Kristian Arthur]]<ref name="Acting">http://guide.doctorwhonews.net/role.php?code=5648&detail=listing&pg=dwm</ref> | ||
* [[Torchwood Institute|Torchwood]] Personnel - [[Ian Wilson]], [[Nicholas Wade]], [[Sabrina Morris]] | |||
* [[Torchwood Institute|Torchwood]] Scientists - [[Marc Aeon Bradley]], [[Peter Crebbin]], [[Yolaris Khan]], [[Brian Morgan]] | |||
* Workmen - [[Andy Jackson]], [[Christian Rae]] | |||
* Captain - [[Marcus Hobbs]] | |||
* Soldiers - [[Luke Parsons (actor)|Luke Parsons]], [[Jason Ingram]], [[Sarah Thomas (actor)|Sarah Thomas]], [[Shane Davis]], [[Eddie Martin]], [[Jon Williams]], [[Elfed Price]], [[Adeola Akande]], [[Brett Postians]], [[Mike Freeman]] | |||
== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Ghosts === | === Ghosts === | ||
* Eileen married a [[Eileen's husband (Army of Ghosts)|ghost]]. | * Eileen married a [[Eileen's husband (Army of Ghosts)|ghost]], and appeared on ''[[Trisha Goddard (TV series)|Trisha]]'', saying so. | ||
* One ghost is elected [[Leeds MP (Army of Ghosts)|Leeds MP]]. | * One ghost is elected [[Leeds MP (Army of Ghosts)|Leeds MP]]. | ||
* One [[Prentice (imposter)|ghost]] impersonates Jackie's grandfather. | * One [[Prentice (imposter)|ghost]] impersonates Jackie's grandfather. | ||
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* The [[Eternal]]s call [[the Void]] the "Howling". | * The [[Eternal]]s call [[the Void]] the "Howling". | ||
* A crashed UFO is mentioned, located buried under the base of [[Mount Snowdon]]. | * A crashed UFO is mentioned, located buried under the base of [[Mount Snowdon]]. | ||
* Ghosts have been appearing in [[Europe]], the [[United Kingdom]] and [[India]]. | * Ghosts have been appearing in [[Europe|France]], [[Japan]], the [[United Kingdom]] and [[India]]. | ||
=== Culture === | === Culture === | ||
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* Torchwood One is located in [[London]] within [[Canary Wharf]]. | * Torchwood One is located in [[London]] within [[Canary Wharf]]. | ||
== | == Notes == | ||
[[File:MagnifiedDoctor.jpg|thumb|The magnified star: a [[Graeme Harper]] signature]] | [[File:MagnifiedDoctor.jpg|thumb|The magnified star: a [[Graeme Harper]] signature]] | ||
* The working title for this episode was ''Torchwood Rises''. | * The working title for this episode was ''Torchwood Rises''. | ||
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* [[Graeme Harper]]'s penchant for including a distorted image of a main character is present in this story. Though not included in every single story he's directed for [[BBC Wales]], it's seen often enough to be considered something of a directorial "signature". Similar distortion is achieved through the use of other magnifying glasses in ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp (TV story)|The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'' and ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'', a curved window in ''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'', and with mirrors in ''[[Turn Left (TV story)|Turn Left]]''. This time, it's the Doctor that gets "the Harper treatment". | * [[Graeme Harper]]'s penchant for including a distorted image of a main character is present in this story. Though not included in every single story he's directed for [[BBC Wales]], it's seen often enough to be considered something of a directorial "signature". Similar distortion is achieved through the use of other magnifying glasses in ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp (TV story)|The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'' and ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'', a curved window in ''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'', and with mirrors in ''[[Turn Left (TV story)|Turn Left]]''. This time, it's the Doctor that gets "the Harper treatment". | ||
* [[Murray Gold]]'s theme to the ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' television series debuts in this episode as [[incidental music]]. | * [[Murray Gold]]'s theme to the ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' television series debuts in this episode as [[incidental music]]. | ||
*The Daleks make their first appearance since [[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]''. | * The Daleks make their first appearance since [[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]''. | ||
* The scene in which the Doctor asks the Cyber-Leader about the Void Ship echoes ''The Parting of the Ways'' when the Doctor asked the Dalek Emperor how it came up with the word [[Bad Wolf meme|Bad Wolf]], which also had the Dalek Emperor replying that it had nothing to do with him, much like the Cyber-Leader said in this episode. | * The scene in which the Doctor asks the Cyber-Leader about the Void Ship echoes ''The Parting of the Ways'' when the Doctor asked the Dalek Emperor how it came up with the word [[Bad Wolf meme|Bad Wolf]], which also had the Dalek Emperor replying that it had nothing to do with him, much like the Cyber-Leader said in this episode. | ||
* The characters [[Gareth Evans]] and [[Adeola Oshodi]], while presumed to have died, have definite parallels with the future Torchwood couple of [[Ianto Jones]] and [[Lisa Hallett]]: all four worked for Torchwood London, Gareth had a penchant for suits and bold coloured shirts, both couples were biracial, and they were all caught up in the Cybermen-Dalek attack on Torchwood at Canary Wharf. The character's name Gareth correlated with Ianto Jones's actor [[Gareth David-Lloyd]]. Furthermore, flashbacks during ''[[Cyberwoman (TV story)|Cyberwoman]]'' reveal Ianto dragging Lisa through Torchwood London in a room filled with plastic sheeting that is identical to the room and scene where Adeola is converted by the Cybermen after following Gareth into a cordoned off room. | * The characters [[Gareth Evans]] and [[Adeola Oshodi]], while presumed to have died, have definite parallels with the future Torchwood couple of [[Ianto Jones]] and [[Lisa Hallett]]: all four worked for Torchwood London, Gareth had a penchant for suits and bold coloured shirts, both couples were biracial, and they were all caught up in the Cybermen-Dalek attack on Torchwood at Canary Wharf. The character's name Gareth correlated with Ianto Jones's actor [[Gareth David-Lloyd]]. Furthermore, flashbacks during ''[[Cyberwoman (TV story)|Cyberwoman]]'' reveal Ianto dragging Lisa through Torchwood London in a room filled with plastic sheeting that is identical to the room and scene where Adeola is converted by the Cybermen after following Gareth into a cordoned off room. | ||
* The cutting-through-plastic scene with the Cybermen is reminiscent of [[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]''. | * The cutting-through-plastic scene with the Cybermen is reminiscent of [[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]''. | ||
* This episode reintroduced the [[rank]] of [[Cyber-Leader]], last seen in [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''. | * This episode reintroduced the [[rank]] of [[Cyber-Leader]], last seen in [[TV]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]''. | ||
*To keep the appearance of the Daleks secret, the final scene was removed from all preview tapes and replaced with a title card reading "final scene withheld until transmission", including the copy given to the ''Doctor Who'' microsite's "fear forecast" team. | * To keep the appearance of the Daleks secret, the final scene was removed from all preview tapes and replaced with a title card reading "final scene withheld until transmission", including the copy given to the ''Doctor Who'' microsite's "fear forecast" team. | ||
*[[Yvonne Hartman]] was originally written for an older actress, but when none of the performers in that age range were free, the much younger [[Tracy Ann Oberman]] was hired. | * [[Yvonne Hartman]] was originally written for an older actress, but when none of the performers in that age range were free, the much younger [[Tracy Ann Oberman]] was hired. | ||
*[[Russell T Davies]] has said that had he seen [[Freema Agyeman]]'s performance as Adeola sooner than he actually did, he would have rewritten the story so that she survived, and Adeola would have become the Doctor's new companion. Unfortunately, by the time Davies was able to visit the set and see her, she had already filmed her death scene. The resulting compromise was to instead cast Agyeman as Martha Jones, and write a few lines establishing that Martha is Adeola's identical-looking cousin. | * [[Russell T Davies]] has said that had he seen [[Freema Agyeman]]'s performance as Adeola sooner than he actually did, he would have rewritten the story so that she survived, and Adeola would have become the Doctor's new companion. Unfortunately, by the time Davies was able to visit the set and see her, she had already filmed her death scene. The resulting compromise was to instead cast Agyeman as Martha Jones, and write a few lines establishing that Martha is Adeola's identical-looking cousin. | ||
*Torchwood was originally based in [[Cardiff]] on the time rift, as had been introduced in ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]''. | * Torchwood was originally based in [[Cardiff]] on the time rift, as had been introduced in ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]''. When it was decided to set ''[[Torchwood (series)|Torchwood]]'' in Cardiff, the setting was changed to Canary Wharf. | ||
*In the show-within-a-show scene of ''[[EastEnders]],'' the character of Peggy Mitchell throws the 'ghost' of Den Watts out of the pub. In the series, the character of "Dirty" Den Watts was married to Chrissie Watts, played by [[Tracy-Ann Oberman]], who features prominently in this episode. | * In the show-within-a-show scene of ''[[EastEnders]],'' the character of [[Peggy Mitchell]] throws the 'ghost' of [[Den Watts]] out of the pub. In the series, the character of "Dirty" Den Watts was married to Chrissie Watts, played by [[Tracy-Ann Oberman]], who features prominently in this episode. | ||
*In 2019, [[David Tennant]]'s wife [[Georgia Moffett|Georgia]] posted a photo on [[Instagram]] which showed their newborn daughter Birdie watching this episode. | * In 2019, [[David Tennant]]'s wife [[Georgia Moffett|Georgia]] posted a photo on [[Instagram]] which showed their newborn daughter Birdie watching this episode. | ||
*The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was credited during the end credits rather than with the endboard like the rest of Series 2. This would also occur in ''[[Doomsday (TV story)|Doomsday]].'' | * The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was credited during the end credits rather than with the endboard like the rest of Series 2. This would also occur in ''[[Doomsday (TV story)|Doomsday]].'' | ||
* [[Russell T Davies]] based Yyvone Hartman on a female acquaintance who boasted about her interpersonal skills in spite of her complete lack of empathy. | |||
* The faux-[[Trisha Goddard (TV series)|''Trisha Goddard'']] scene was filmed after a regular instalment of the programme. | |||
* The twist reveal of the Daleks was spoiled during the [[BAFTA]] ceremony where [[Russell T Davies]], [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Phil Collinson]] were surprised by the [[Black Dalek|Black]] [[Dalek Sec]] onstage while collecting the award for Best Drama Series. | |||
* A clip from this story was used in the music video for [[The Doctor is coming to Disney XD|a song]] aired on [[Disney XD]]. | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* An Egyptian sarcophagus is inside the Torchwood Institute. ([[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]'') | * An Egyptian sarcophagus is inside the Torchwood Institute. ([[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]'') | ||
* The earpieces | * The modified earpieces in this episode harken back to the [[Cybus EarPod]]s introduced in the two-parter ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]''/''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]''. | ||
* Rose theorises that the ghosts shifting into the world could be the [[Gelth]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]'') | * Rose theorises that the ghosts shifting into the world could be the [[Gelth]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]'') | ||
* The Cybermen who invade Earth came from [[Pete's World|a parallel universe]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'') | * The Cybermen who invade Earth came from [[Pete's World|a parallel universe]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'') | ||
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File:The Complete David Tennant Years Region 1 US DVD cover.jpg|The Complete David Tennant Years DVD<br />Region 1 US cover | File:The Complete David Tennant Years Region 1 US DVD cover.jpg|The Complete David Tennant Years DVD<br />Region 1 US cover | ||
File:Series-2-boxset.jpg|The Complete [[Series 2 (Doctor Who)|Series Two]] DVD box-set | File:Series-2-boxset.jpg|The Complete [[Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series Two]] DVD box-set | ||
File:Bbcdvd-ns-2-5.jpg|thumb|Series 2: Part 5 DVD cover | File:Bbcdvd-ns-2-5.jpg|thumb|Series 2: Part 5 DVD cover | ||
File:The Cybermen Collection.jpg|thumb|The Cybermen Collection | File:The Cybermen Collection.jpg|thumb|The Cybermen Collection | ||
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* ''Army of Ghosts'' was released on the Series 2 Volume 5 DVD, with ''[[Doomsday (TV story)|Doomsday]]'' and ''[[Fear Her (TV story)|Fear Her]]''. | * ''Army of Ghosts'' was released on the Series 2 Volume 5 DVD, with ''[[Doomsday (TV story)|Doomsday]]'' and ''[[Fear Her (TV story)|Fear Her]]''. | ||
* It was also released as part of the [[Series 2 (Doctor Who)|Series 2]] DVD box set. | * It was also released as part of the [[Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 2]] DVD box set. | ||
* It was released on Bluray in the US and UK as part of the series 1-7 gift set. A UK-only standalone release followed in 2015. | * It was released on Bluray in the US and UK as part of the series 1-7 gift set. A UK-only standalone release followed in 2015. | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in London]] | [[Category:Stories set in London]] | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in 2007]] | [[Category:Stories set in 2007]] | ||
[[Category:Series 2 (Doctor Who) stories]] | [[Category:Series 2 (Doctor Who) stories]] |
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