6,759
edits
More actions
m
no edit summary
No edit summary |
Gingerfool (talk | contribs) mNo edit summary |
||
| (47 intermediate revisions by 32 users not shown) | |||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
{{real world}} | {{real world}} | ||
{{ImageLinkTV}} | {{ImageLinkTV}} | ||
{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image = The Doctor and Bill are captured (Thin Ice).jpg | |image = The Doctor and Bill are captured (Thin Ice).jpg | ||
|scripturl = http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts/Doctor-Who-S10-Ep3(2).pdf | |||
|series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|season number = Series 10 (Doctor Who) | |season number = Series 10 (Doctor Who 2005) | ||
|series episode number = 3 | |series episode number = 3 | ||
|story number = | |story number = 267 | ||
|doctor = Twelfth Doctor | |doctor = Twelfth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Bill Potts|Bill]] | |companions = [[Bill Potts|Bill]] [[Pete]] | ||
|featuring = [[Nardole]] | |||
|enemy = [[Sutcliffe (Thin Ice)|Lord Sutcliffe]] | |enemy = [[Sutcliffe (Thin Ice)|Lord Sutcliffe]] | ||
|setting = [[London]] [[frost fair]], [[1814]] | |setting = [[London]] [[frost fair]], [[1814]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Sarah Dollard | ||
|director = [[Bill Anderson (director)|Bill Anderson]] | |director = [[Bill Anderson (director)|Bill Anderson]] | ||
|producer = [[Nikki Wilson]] | |producer = [[Nikki Wilson]] | ||
|broadcast date = | |broadcast date = 29 April 2017 | ||
|network = | |network = BBC One | ||
|format = 1x45 minute episode | |format = 1x45 minute episode | ||
|prev = Smile (TV story) | |prev = Smile (TV story) | ||
| Line 30: | Line 32: | ||
|bts3 = Doctor Who Peter Capaldi's period costume - Thin Ice - Series 10 Episode 3 - BBC One | |bts3 = Doctor Who Peter Capaldi's period costume - Thin Ice - Series 10 Episode 3 - BBC One | ||
}}{{you may|Thin Ice (audio story)|n1=the audio story}} | }}{{you may|Thin Ice (audio story)|n1=the audio story}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third episode of [[Series 10 (Doctor Who)|series 10]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third episode of [[Series 10 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 10]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
The events of this story follow on directly from ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'', with the TARDIS arriving in London just moments after the Doctor and Bill left the [[Planet (Smile)|human colony planet]]. | The events of this story follow on directly from ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'', with the TARDIS arriving in London just moments after the Doctor and Bill left the [[Planet (Smile)|human colony planet]]. | ||
| Line 37: | Line 39: | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
Trying to get back to the university before Nardole notices he broke his oath, the Doctor accidentally lands himself and Bill in the past, at the final [[frost fair]] in [[1814]]. He decides to enjoy the unexpected trip. | Trying to get back to [[St Luke's University|the university]] before [[Nardole]] notices he broke his oath, [[Twelfth Doctor|the Doctor]] accidentally lands himself and [[Bill Potts|Bill]] in the past, at the final [[frost fair]] in [[1814]]. He decides to enjoy the unexpected trip. | ||
However, [[sea creature (Thin Ice)|something sinister]] is lurking below the frozen [[Thames]]. | However, [[sea creature (Thin Ice)|something sinister]] is lurking below the frozen [[Thames]]. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
The [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Bill Potts|Bill]] are shocked to find themselves on the [[ice]] of [[1814 frost fair|one of the frost fairs]], seeing an [[elephant]]. Before Bill has more time to come to terms with what she's seeing, the Doctor rushes her back into [[the TARDIS]]. As the Doctor works at the controls, Bill inquires if they've gone to a [[parallel world]]. The Doctor tells her that it's NOT; its [[4 February|Febuary 4th]], [[1814]], the last [[frost fair]]. Bill questions why they aren't back, asking the Doctor why he can't steer the TARDIS. The Doctor states you don't steer the TARDIS, but | The [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Bill Potts|Bill]] are shocked to find themselves on the [[ice]] of [[1814 frost fair|one of the frost fairs]], seeing an [[African elephant]]. Before Bill has more time to come to terms with what she's seeing, the Doctor rushes her back into [[the TARDIS]]. As the Doctor works at the controls, Bill inquires if they've gone to a [[Parallel universe|parallel world]]. The Doctor tells her that it's NOT; its [[4 February|Febuary 4th]], [[1814]], the last [[frost fair]]. Bill questions why they aren't back, asking the Doctor why he can't steer the TARDIS. The Doctor states you don't steer the TARDIS, but reason with it rather unsuccessfully. "She's a bad girl, this one. Always looking for trouble." | ||
The TARDIS moves to a [[bridge]] above the [[River Thames]]. They exit back out, with the Doctor explaining that the thaw comes tomorrow, so he needed a more reliable parking spot. The Doctor is up to going to the fair, but Bill points out that they're in an era where her race was enslaved. He dismisses her worries, giving a series of complicated directions of the TARDIS interior. When Bill asks him what he's talking about, the Doctor tells her that's where the wardrobe is located and to go pick out a dress. Bill then laughs that the TARDIS has dresses and heads back in to find the wardrobe. | The TARDIS moves to a [[bridge]] above the [[River Thames]]. They exit back out, with the Doctor explaining that the thaw comes tomorrow, so he needed a more reliable parking spot. The Doctor is up to going to the fair, but Bill points out that they're in an era where her race was enslaved. He dismisses her worries, giving a series of complicated directions of the TARDIS interior. When Bill asks him what he's talking about, the Doctor tells her that's where the wardrobe is located and to go pick out a dress. Bill then laughs that the TARDIS has dresses and heads back in to find the wardrobe. | ||
| Line 48: | Line 50: | ||
The Doctor bumps into a man carrying a basket of fruit as he heads back into the TARDIS. The man loses a fruit over the bridge. The screen follows the fruit to the ice, where it is passed by a [[drunken man (Thin Ice)|drunken man]], who stumbles onto an area of thin ice. He notices [[light]]s under the ice, which spin rapidly around him; in the following moment, he falls through the ice, which seals back up. The only thing left of the drunkard is his [[bottle]]. | The Doctor bumps into a man carrying a basket of fruit as he heads back into the TARDIS. The man loses a fruit over the bridge. The screen follows the fruit to the ice, where it is passed by a [[drunken man (Thin Ice)|drunken man]], who stumbles onto an area of thin ice. He notices [[light]]s under the ice, which spin rapidly around him; in the following moment, he falls through the ice, which seals back up. The only thing left of the drunkard is his [[bottle]]. | ||
Bill steps outside the TARDIS later, dressed in fancy period clothing. The Doctor exits next, wearing a [[suit]] and [[top hat]]. Bill wonders if there is anything they need to be on the lookout for, as the Doctor shuts the door. After they leave the TARDIS, the monitor gives off an alarm; a map of the River Thames appears on the screen with a large portion of it pulsing red. It warns that a large creature is living in the river. | Bill steps outside the TARDIS later, dressed in fancy period clothing. The Doctor exits next, wearing a [[suit]] and [[top hat]]. Bill wonders if there is anything they need to be on the lookout for, as the Doctor shuts the door. After they leave the TARDIS, the monitor gives off an alarm; a map of the River Thames appears on the screen with a large portion of it pulsing red. It warns that a large creature is living in the river. | ||
As they walk, Bill asks about being in the past; she wonders if the future could be changed by the slightest things she does. The Doctor jokes their friend stepped on a butterfly and ceased to exist; now Bill can't even remember him. Bill notes the Doctor's joking; they were the only passengers in the TARDIS. As they walk, a [[Dottie (Thin Ice)|street urchin]] offers them a flyer for the frost fair on the Thames; Bill is hesitant, prompting the Doctor to tell her that she's just taking a flyer, not altering the history of her planet. Reaching the Thames, Bill hesitantly walks onto the ice, becoming ecstatic at the prospect of being on the frozen river. The Doctor and Bill head to enjoy the fair. | As they walk, Bill asks about being in the past; she wonders if the future could be changed by the slightest things she does. The Doctor jokes their friend stepped on a butterfly and ceased to exist; now Bill can't even remember him. Bill notes the Doctor's joking; they were the only passengers in the TARDIS. As they walk, a [[Dottie (Thin Ice)|street urchin]] offers them a flyer for the frost fair on the Thames; Bill is hesitant, prompting the Doctor to tell her that she's just taking a flyer, not altering the history of her planet. Reaching the Thames, Bill hesitantly walks onto the ice, becoming ecstatic at the prospect of being on the frozen river. The Doctor and Bill head to enjoy the fair. | ||
Watching a wrestling match, Bill cheers enthusiastically; the Doctor, however, is not that impressed. He tells her that 'real" wrestling involves [[zero gravity]], tentacles and magic spells. Amused by the idea, Bill notes that Regency London is a lot more racially diverse than she remembers from the movies. The Doctor remarks that "So was [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]. History's a [[whitewashing|whitewash]]". Bill plays a bowling game and wins, telling the Doctor that she's on a team back home. They visit a pie shop, where the Doctor has a bet with the proprietor over a coin toss; Bill enjoys some pie, noticing green lights under the ice. The Doctor tells the pie man that he knows he cheated on the coin toss, asking him how he did it; it's a very impressive trick. However, the man takes | Watching a wrestling match, Bill cheers enthusiastically; the Doctor, however, is not that impressed. He tells her that 'real" wrestling involves [[zero gravity]], tentacles and magic spells. Amused by the idea, Bill notes that Regency London is a lot more racially diverse than she remembers from the movies. The Doctor remarks that "So was [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]. History's a [[whitewashing|whitewash]]". Bill plays a bowling game and wins, telling the Doctor that she's on a team back home. They visit a pie shop, where the Doctor has a bet with the proprietor over a coin toss; Bill enjoys some pie, noticing green lights under the ice. The Doctor tells the pie man that he knows he cheated on the coin toss, asking him how he did it; it's a very impressive trick. However, the man takes offence. The Doctor attempts to diffuse the tension by stating he's a skilled con man too, saying he could steal anything in the shop without him knowing it. | ||
Bill and the Doctor are promptly thrown out, with the Doctor revealing he managed to steal some more pie. Concerned about the lights, Bill asks the Doctor if there's any side-effects to time travel. He jokes that seeing lights under the ice is one, annoying Bill; if he saw them before, why didn't he bring it up? The Doctor tells her that he knew they'd get to work eventually, but decided they should enjoy the fair first. | Bill and the Doctor are promptly thrown out, with the Doctor revealing he managed to steal some more pie. Concerned about the lights, Bill asks the Doctor if there's any side-effects to time travel. He jokes that seeing lights under the ice is one, annoying Bill; if he saw them before, why didn't he bring it up? The Doctor tells her that he knew they'd get to work eventually, but decided they should enjoy the fair first. | ||
[[File:Kitty.jpg|left|thumb|Kitty tries scamming the Doctor]] | [[File:Kitty.jpg|left|thumb|Kitty tries scamming the Doctor.]] | ||
They are approached a girl named [[Kitty (Thin Ice)|Kitty]], who asks for help looking for her lost dog. Bill finds her adorable, willing to help. The Doctor looks at the leash Kitty is holding, asking her to describe the dog; a boy in a large red hat sneaks up on the Doctor. Kitty tells him that she's looking for a small brown dog. Smiling, the Doctor congratulates Kitty on her con, knowing she was lying because the leash belongs to a big white dog. He quickly grabs the boy's hand as he attempts to [[pickpocket]] [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|his sonic screwdriver]] from behind, only for Kitty to kick his leg and knock him down. Kitty and the boy flee, while Bill helps the Doctor up. | They are approached a girl named [[Kitty (Thin Ice)|Kitty]], who asks for help looking for her lost dog. Bill finds her adorable, willing to help. The Doctor looks at the leash Kitty is holding, asking her to describe the dog; a boy in a large red hat sneaks up on the Doctor. Kitty tells him that she's looking for a small brown dog. Smiling, the Doctor congratulates Kitty on her con, knowing she was lying because the leash belongs to a big white dog. He quickly grabs the boy's hand as he attempts to [[pickpocket]] [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|his sonic screwdriver]] from behind, only for Kitty to kick his leg and knock him down. Kitty and the boy flee, while Bill helps the Doctor up. | ||
| Line 68: | Line 69: | ||
Seeing the Doctor means well, Kitty takes the Doctor and Bill to meet the rest of the urchin gang - including the girl who handed Bill the flyer. The Doctor produces pies he stole from his top hat, winning the urchins trust after Kitty vouches for him. As night falls, the Doctor reads a book to the urchins by a warm fire. Nearby, Kitty puts provisions in a cabinet. Bill tells her that the Doctor can help them if they help in return. Kitty wonders what Bill does besides yell at the Doctor; Bill says that they were arguing and she has moved on from what she was angry about. Done with the story, the Doctor asks if the children have seen anything strange lately. Per Kitty's prompting the little girl reveals a man with a tattoo of a ship on his hand paid them to pass out fliers for the fair. | Seeing the Doctor means well, Kitty takes the Doctor and Bill to meet the rest of the urchin gang - including the girl who handed Bill the flyer. The Doctor produces pies he stole from his top hat, winning the urchins trust after Kitty vouches for him. As night falls, the Doctor reads a book to the urchins by a warm fire. Nearby, Kitty puts provisions in a cabinet. Bill tells her that the Doctor can help them if they help in return. Kitty wonders what Bill does besides yell at the Doctor; Bill says that they were arguing and she has moved on from what she was angry about. Done with the story, the Doctor asks if the children have seen anything strange lately. Per Kitty's prompting the little girl reveals a man with a tattoo of a ship on his hand paid them to pass out fliers for the fair. | ||
Deciding the lead is boring and too broad, the Doctor decides that he and Bill need to follow the only other one they have. Following the Doctor out of the urchins' home, Bill asks him what he means. The Doctor leads Bill along the river, telling her that what they know is that lights under the ice have been "eating" people. However, they don't know why. The logical solution is to "get eaten". Finding some diving suits, the Doctor and Bill don them as preparation of being pulled under by the lights. The Doctor tells her that she doesn't need to worry about them being | Deciding the lead is boring and too broad, the Doctor decides that he and Bill need to follow the only other one they have. Following the Doctor out of the urchins' home, Bill asks him what he means. The Doctor leads Bill along the river, telling her that what they know is that lights under the ice have been "eating" people. However, they don't know why. The logical solution is to "get eaten". Finding some diving suits, the Doctor and Bill don them as preparation of being pulled under by the lights. The Doctor tells her that she doesn't need to worry about them being defenceless. Bill asks if he has magic aliens powers; the Doctor gives an annoyed look, prompting Bill to ask if that was a rude question. | ||
On the ice, the Doctor explains the lights are smart, choosing isolated targets. However, once he walks a few meters away, lights begins spinning around Bill below the ice. She yells to get the Doctor's attention; however, her voiced is heavily muffled by the primitive diving suit. At wits end, Bill throws her lantern at the Doctor's head; it bounces off, making the Doctor turn around just as Bill falls through. The Doctor jumps through the ice before it reseals, making a human sized hole. Down below, Bill is safe; she and the Doctor discover a giant sea creature chained at the bottom of the river. Bill sees the hat belonging to the boy who was sucked under in its mouth before they head back to the surface. | On the ice, the Doctor explains the lights are smart, choosing isolated targets. However, once he walks a few meters away, lights begins spinning around Bill below the ice. She yells to get the Doctor's attention; however, her voiced is heavily muffled by the primitive diving suit. At wits end, Bill throws her lantern at the Doctor's head; it bounces off, making the Doctor turn around just as Bill falls through. The Doctor jumps through the ice before it reseals, making a human sized hole. Down below, Bill is safe; she and the Doctor discover a giant sea creature chained at the bottom of the river. Bill sees the hat belonging to the boy who was sucked under in its mouth before they head back to the surface. | ||
| Line 75: | Line 76: | ||
On the surface, the pie man is fishing. The Doctor and Bill climb out of the hole in the ice he cut. Taking off their helmets, the Doctor notices him; the pie man flees. The Doctor yells for him to wait, as he loves his con. Bill thinks about the creature's moans, telling the Doctor she could feel the creature's voice in her bones; it sounded miserable down there. The Doctor walks over to the fish basket the pie man left behind, picking up an odd angler fish; he questions what they get out of feeding the creature as they are not carnivores. Bill is sickened to learn the pie she ate was made out of those fish; she loved that fish pie. | On the surface, the pie man is fishing. The Doctor and Bill climb out of the hole in the ice he cut. Taking off their helmets, the Doctor notices him; the pie man flees. The Doctor yells for him to wait, as he loves his con. Bill thinks about the creature's moans, telling the Doctor she could feel the creature's voice in her bones; it sounded miserable down there. The Doctor walks over to the fish basket the pie man left behind, picking up an odd angler fish; he questions what they get out of feeding the creature as they are not carnivores. Bill is sickened to learn the pie she ate was made out of those fish; she loved that fish pie. | ||
Deciding the pie man might have answers, they head to the docks, finding him hiding. The Doctor earnestly asking for the pie man to teach him the coin trick. However, Bill reminds him that they have more pressing matters. The Doctor asks if the man's seen someone with a tattoo of a ship, but the pie man is silent. Wondering if the man's against tattoos, the Doctor states that he is as well; ''"I think that we are bonding."'' Bill points out the flaw in the question; asking if he's seen someone with the tattoo of ship ''near the river.'' | Deciding the pie man might have answers, they head to the docks, finding him hiding. The Doctor earnestly asking for the pie man to teach him the coin trick. However, Bill reminds him that they have more pressing matters. The Doctor asks if the man's seen someone with a tattoo of a ship, but the pie man is silent. Wondering if the man's against tattoos, the Doctor states that he is as well; ''"I think that we are bonding."'' Bill points out the flaw in the question; asking if he's seen someone with the tattoo of ship ''near the river.'' Realising that this will get them nowhere, Bill asks if the pie man has heard of anything odd going on near the Thames. The pie man reveals that the dredgers have been working very hard; they're also heavily guarded. Why guard men dredging mud out of the river? | ||
Day time. | Day time. | ||
| Line 81: | Line 82: | ||
The Doctor and Bill observe the dredgers hauling buckets of gunk out of the Thames. Bill wonders how they are going to get past the guards, prompting the Doctor to flash the [[psychic paper]]; Bill reads off that it says he works for the palace. The Doctor notes that he hasn't heard that one in a while. They walk down to the operation, being brought to the foreman, who is intimated by the psychic paper's lie; he asks if Lord Sutcliffe knows they are here. Muttering the question to himself and Bill, the Doctor says Lord Sutcliffe insisted upon them coming for an inspection. As the foreman walks off to check on the workers, Bill inspects a brick of the gunk, wondering why they're investigating over a mile away from the creature; the Doctor tells her that the creature's ''head'' is back by the fair. They're on the other end of it now, meaning that it's not mud that the dredgers are hauling out of the Thames; it's the creature's waste matter. Bill drops the brick in disgust, quickly wiping her hand on her coat. | The Doctor and Bill observe the dredgers hauling buckets of gunk out of the Thames. Bill wonders how they are going to get past the guards, prompting the Doctor to flash the [[psychic paper]]; Bill reads off that it says he works for the palace. The Doctor notes that he hasn't heard that one in a while. They walk down to the operation, being brought to the foreman, who is intimated by the psychic paper's lie; he asks if Lord Sutcliffe knows they are here. Muttering the question to himself and Bill, the Doctor says Lord Sutcliffe insisted upon them coming for an inspection. As the foreman walks off to check on the workers, Bill inspects a brick of the gunk, wondering why they're investigating over a mile away from the creature; the Doctor tells her that the creature's ''head'' is back by the fair. They're on the other end of it now, meaning that it's not mud that the dredgers are hauling out of the Thames; it's the creature's waste matter. Bill drops the brick in disgust, quickly wiping her hand on her coat. | ||
Rejoining the foreman, the Doctor inquires if the men can be trusted and that it's been ensured that no-one follows the muck being transported to Hampton; however, the foreman corrects him, explaining the carts go to the steel mill. The Doctor quickly covers the blunder explaining "Hampton" is code for the steel mill; ''"we have to speak in code, otherwise anyone can walk in here and get you blabbing away like a fool."'' The foreman agrees with the idea of using code as precaution; Bill laughs to herself. Noting the foreman is a man of intelligence, the Doctor goads him into revealing what he knows about the "muck". The foreman tells them that the waste of the creature is more efficient than coal, burning a thousand times longer and the fire from it is hotter than can be measured. The Doctor half-jokes that the foreman won't be having his job much longer at the rate he's going, making the man think he's going to get a promotion. The foreman also reveals that it's | Rejoining the foreman, the Doctor inquires if the men can be trusted and that it's been ensured that no-one follows the muck being transported to Hampton; however, the foreman corrects him, explaining the carts go to the steel mill. The Doctor quickly covers the blunder explaining "Hampton" is code for the steel mill; ''"we have to speak in code, otherwise anyone can walk in here and get you blabbing away like a fool."'' The foreman agrees with the idea of using code as precaution; Bill laughs to herself. Noting the foreman is a man of intelligence, the Doctor goads him into revealing what he knows about the "muck". The foreman tells them that the waste of the creature is more efficient than coal, burning a thousand times longer and the fire from it is hotter than can be measured. The Doctor half-jokes that the foreman won't be having his job much longer at the rate he's going, making the man think he's going to get a promotion. The foreman also reveals that it's rumoured to burn underwater, astonishing Bill. | ||
They visit the [[Sutcliffe Manor|manor home]] of the employer Lord [[Sutcliffe]]. Bill wonders why, to which the Doctor explains that that waste can be used for interstellar fuel, so they need to figure out if Sutcliffe is an alien hiding on Earth or a human who's taking advantage of the creature. The Doctor insists he does the talking as they must charm Sutcliffe into revealing the information they need; Bill is likely to become angered due to the creature eating the children. Under the guise of "Doctor Disco of the [[Fairford Club]]", the Doctor meets Sutcliffe who instantly makes sexist, classist but mainly racist, remarks towards Bill even calling her a "creature" and demanding she shows "respect in the presence of [her] betters". Bill quietly seethes with anger, with a look of disgust on her face. The Doctor taps Sutcliffe on the shoulder, prompting him to turn around for a [[punch]] to the face. As Sutcliffe falls down, the Doctor states Sutcliffe is very clearly human. Bill agrees that if Sutcliffe was an alien "then that was pretty convincing racism." | They visit the [[Sutcliffe Manor|manor home]] of the employer Lord [[Sutcliffe]]. Bill wonders why, to which the Doctor explains that that waste can be used for interstellar fuel, so they need to figure out if Sutcliffe is an alien hiding on Earth or a human who's taking advantage of the creature. The Doctor insists he does the talking as they must charm Sutcliffe into revealing the information they need; Bill is likely to become angered due to the creature eating the children. Under the guise of "Doctor Disco of the [[Fairford Club]]", the Doctor meets Sutcliffe who instantly makes sexist, classist but mainly racist, remarks towards Bill, even calling her a "creature" and demanding she shows "respect in the presence of [her] betters". Bill quietly seethes with anger, with a look of disgust on her face. The Doctor taps Sutcliffe on the shoulder, prompting him to turn around for a [[punch]] to the face. As Sutcliffe falls down, the Doctor states Sutcliffe is very clearly human. Bill agrees that if Sutcliffe was an alien "then that was pretty convincing racism." | ||
[[File:Lord Sutcliffe.jpg|left|thumb|Lord Sutcliffe.]] | [[File:Lord Sutcliffe.jpg|left|thumb|Lord Sutcliffe.]] | ||
| Line 105: | Line 106: | ||
Later, Kitty arrives outside Sutcliffe's home with the urchins, telling the children to behave and not steal anything. Bill lets them in, leading them to the dining hall. In the hall, the Doctor is scraping a name off Sutcliffe's will, asking a boy for his name; it's Perry. When Kitty asks why, Bill states that Sutcliffe's "long lost heir" couldn't be Kitty. | Later, Kitty arrives outside Sutcliffe's home with the urchins, telling the children to behave and not steal anything. Bill lets them in, leading them to the dining hall. In the hall, the Doctor is scraping a name off Sutcliffe's will, asking a boy for his name; it's Perry. When Kitty asks why, Bill states that Sutcliffe's "long lost heir" couldn't be Kitty. | ||
Back in [[2017]], [[Nardole]] enters [[the Doctor's office (The Pilot)|the Doctor's office]] at [[St Luke's University]]. Placing the tea on the Doctor's desk, he notices that the Doctor is still in period garb. Nardole reminds the Doctor that he promised not to go off-world; the Doctor sarcastically asks if it looks like he's wearing off-world clothes. He tells him that he's returned to his office as promised in his "tea-drinking" clothes. Bill exits the TARDIS, still in her period garb, revealing that the Doctor has broken his oath. He reminds the Doctor of his vow whilst Bill is surprised that googling the sea creature from 1814 turned up no results. The Doctor explains that humans tend to overlook the inexplicable and that the Frost Fair involved a lot of day drinking. He shows her the headlines which detail Lord Sutcliffe's death and, despite the | Back in [[2017]], [[Nardole]] enters [[the Doctor's office (The Pilot)|the Doctor's office]] at [[St Luke's University]]. Placing the tea on the Doctor's desk, he notices that the Doctor is still in period garb. Nardole reminds the Doctor that he promised not to go off-world; the Doctor sarcastically asks if it looks like he's wearing off-world clothes. He tells him that he's returned to his office as promised in his "tea-drinking" clothes. Bill exits the TARDIS, still in her period garb, revealing that the Doctor has broken his oath. He reminds the Doctor of his vow whilst Bill is surprised that googling the sea creature from 1814 turned up no results. The Doctor explains that humans tend to overlook the inexplicable and that the Frost Fair involved a lot of day drinking. He shows her the headlines which detail Lord Sutcliffe's death and, despite the contention of inheritance, Perry was eventually deemed the legitimate heir. | ||
The Doctor and Nardole soon [[ | The Doctor and Nardole soon toss a [[coin]] to decide whether the Doctor keeps his vow and remains on Earth, or Nardole leaves him alone. Using a trick he learned from the [[con artist]], the Doctor wins and presumably goes off in the TARDIS with Bill whilst Nardole checks the vault. As he goes to leave, knocking comes from inside, Nardole refuses to let the [[Missy|entity]] out before hurrying away looking very worried. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
| Line 223: | Line 224: | ||
|Draughtsperson = Kartik Nagar | |Draughtsperson = Kartik Nagar | ||
|ChargehandCarpenter = John Sinnott | |ChargehandCarpenter = John Sinnott | ||
|Carpenter2 = Keith Richards | |Carpenter2 = Keith Richards (carpenter) | ||
|Carpenter = Tim Burke | |Carpenter = Tim Burke | ||
|Carpenter3 = Matt Ferry | |Carpenter3 = Matt Ferry | ||
| Line 274: | Line 275: | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Culture === | === Culture === | ||
* The Doctor refers to the [[whitewashing]] in history when Bill mentions that there were more black people present than shown in [[movie]]s, specifically mentioning [[Jesus Christ]] as an example. | * The Doctor refers to the [[whitewashing]] in history when Bill mentions that there were more black people present than shown in [[movie]]s, specifically mentioning [[Jesus Christ]] as an example. | ||
* A [[frost fair]] is being held at the frozen [[River Thames]]. The frost fair has many activities and performances, notably an [[elephant]], [[wrestling]], [[sword swallower|sword swallowing]], [[skittles (sport)|skittles]], [[cartwheel]] performers, [[magician]]s, [[ring toss]], [[M. G. Clark Printing Co.]], [[souvenir]] shops, [[ | * A [[frost fair]] is being held at the frozen [[River Thames]]. The frost fair has many activities and performances, notably an [[African elephant|elephant]], [[wrestling]], [[sword swallower|sword swallowing]], [[skittles (sport)|skittles]], [[cartwheel]] performers, [[magician]]s, [[ring toss]], [[M. G. Clark Printing Co.]], [[souvenir]] shops, [[bookshop]]s, [[Strongman|strongmen]], [[pub]]s, [[The Nelson Arms]], [[The City of Moscow]] and "try your luck" stalls. | ||
* A map for [[19th century]] London is displayed on the [[TARDIS scanner]]. | * A map for [[19th century]] London is displayed on the [[TARDIS scanner]]. | ||
* The Doctor reads ''[[Struwwelpeter]]'' out loud for the street urchins. | * The Doctor reads ''[[Struwwelpeter]]'' out loud for the street urchins. | ||
| Line 307: | Line 308: | ||
* Sutcliffe has a bowl of [[nectarine]]s, [[pear]]s, [[clementine]]s, [[grape]]s and [[apple]]s. | * Sutcliffe has a bowl of [[nectarine]]s, [[pear]]s, [[clementine]]s, [[grape]]s and [[apple]]s. | ||
* At Sutcliffe's mansion, the street urchins are given a traditional Christmas dinner, consisting of [[turkey (bird)|turkey]], [[salad]], [[potato]]es, [[gravy]], [[broccoli]], [[red cabbage]], a [[Christmas pudding]] and glasses of [[milk]]. | * At Sutcliffe's mansion, the street urchins are given a traditional Christmas dinner, consisting of [[turkey (bird)|turkey]], [[salad]], [[potato]]es, [[gravy]], [[broccoli]], [[red cabbage]], a [[Christmas pudding]] and glasses of [[milk]]. | ||
* The Doctor's favourite thing to eat at the Frost Fair is a piece of tube-like offal on a skewer. | |||
=== Species === | === Species === | ||
| Line 336: | Line 338: | ||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
{{video|Sarah Dollard and Hayley Nebauer - The Aftershow - Doctor Who The Fan Show|thumb|This episode's ''Aftershow'' on ''[[Doctor Who: The Fan Show]]''.}} | |||
* Steven Moffat joked in an interview that the intro to ''EastEnders'' was always about a giant snake, a reference towards the view of the River Thames from above, which makes it look like a serpent.<ref>https://www.google.dk/amp/www.radiotimes.com/amp/news/2017-04-15/steven-moffat-introduces-the-biggest-monsters-of-doctor-who-series-10</ref> | * Steven Moffat joked in an interview that the intro to ''EastEnders'' was always about a giant snake, a reference towards the view of the River Thames from above, which makes it look like a serpent.<ref>https://www.google.dk/amp/www.radiotimes.com/amp/news/2017-04-15/steven-moffat-introduces-the-biggest-monsters-of-doctor-who-series-10</ref> | ||
* [[Spider (Thin Ice)|Spider]] is one of the few child characters to be killed on-screen throughout the history of the program. | * [[Spider (Thin Ice)|Spider]] is one of the few child characters to be killed on-screen throughout the history of the program. | ||
| Line 356: | Line 358: | ||
* 3.76m (UK overnight figures) | * 3.76m (UK overnight figures) | ||
* 5.61m (UK final)<ref>[http://guide.doctorwhonews.net/info.php?detail=ratings&type=date Ratings DW]</ref> | * 5.61m (UK final)<ref>[http://guide.doctorwhonews.net/info.php?detail=ratings&type=date Ratings DW]</ref> | ||
{{video|Pearl's Guide To The Frost Fair - Doctor Who Series 10|thumb|Pearl gives a tour around the [[Frost Fair]] set.}} | |||
=== Filming locations === | === Filming locations === | ||
| Line 366: | Line 368: | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor and Bill find themselves in the middle of the frozen [[River Thames]] with an [[elephant]] crossing their path. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | * The Doctor and Bill find themselves in the middle of the frozen [[River Thames]] with an [[African elephant]] crossing their path. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | ||
* The Doctor previously visited the [[1814]] [[Frost Fair]] with [[River Song]]. They brought [[Stevie Wonder]] with them to perform. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)|A Good Man Goes to War]]'') He also mentions having been there before, "a few times". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Frostfire (audio story)|Frostfire]]''; [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Frozen (short story)|The Frozen]]'') | * The Doctor previously visited the [[1814]] [[Frost Fair]] with [[River Song]]. They brought [[Stevie Wonder]] with them to perform. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)|A Good Man Goes to War]]'') He also mentions having been there before, "a few times". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Frostfire (audio story)|Frostfire]]''; [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Frozen (short story)|The Frozen]]'') | ||
* The Doctor gives Bill a similar set of directions to the [[TARDIS wardrobe]] that the [[Ninth Doctor]] gave [[Rose Tyler]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]'') | * The Doctor gives Bill a similar set of directions to the [[TARDIS wardrobe]] that the [[Ninth Doctor]] gave [[Rose Tyler]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unquiet Dead (TV story)|The Unquiet Dead]]'') | ||
* In [[Regency era|Regency London]], Bill voices her fear that she will be [[slavery|enslaved]] due to the [[skin colour|colour]] of her [[skin]]. [[Martha Jones]] voiced the same concern when she visited [[London]] of [[1599]] with the [[Tenth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code (TV story)|The Shakespeare Code]]'') | * In [[Regency era|Regency London]], Bill voices her fear that she will be [[slavery|enslaved]] due to the [[skin colour|colour]] of her [[skin]]. [[Martha Jones]] voiced the same concern when she visited [[London]] of [[1599]] with the [[Tenth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code (TV story)|The Shakespeare Code]]'') This time, however, the Doctor is far less dismissive of his companion's concerns. | ||
* When thinking they are in the present day of [[2017]], Bill speculates that they have travelled to a [[Parallel universe|parallel world]]. ([[TV]]: [[Inferno (TV story)| | * Bill is similarly concerned about the [[butterfly effect]], exactly like Martha in her first visit to [[London]]'s past. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code (TV story)|The Shakespeare Code]]'') | ||
* When thinking they are in the present day of [[2017]], Bill speculates that they have travelled to a [[Parallel universe|parallel world]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'''','' ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]''|''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]; [[COMIC]]: [[Final Genesis (comic story)|Final Genesis]]'') | |||
* The Doctor reminds Bill of her recent experience with death when they visited a garden full of dead people. He confirms this was only a few hours ago. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | * The Doctor reminds Bill of her recent experience with death when they visited a garden full of dead people. He confirms this was only a few hours ago. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | ||
* The Doctor reminds Bill that he is her tutor. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'') | * The Doctor reminds Bill that he is her tutor. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'') | ||
* The Doctor once again notes [[human]]ity's habit of overlooking | * The Doctor once again notes [[human]]ity's habit of overlooking or forgetting the bizarre. ([[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'', ''[[In the Forest of the Night (TV story)|In the Forest of the Night]]'') | ||
* Nardole reminds the Doctor of his oath and that he said he wouldn't be going off-world. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'', ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | * Nardole reminds the Doctor of his oath and that he said he wouldn't be going off-world. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'', ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | ||
* Nardole has made [[tea]] for the Doctor. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | * Nardole has made [[tea]] for the Doctor. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'') | ||
| Line 388: | Line 390: | ||
== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
=== DVD releases === | ===DVD & Blu-ray releases=== | ||
=== | * This episode was included in the Series 10, Part One DVD and Blu-ray boxsets in region 1/A on [[6 June (releases)|6 June]] [[2017 (releases)|2017]], in region 2/B on [[29 May (releases)|29 May]] 2017 and in region 4/B on [[31 May (releases)|31 May]] 2017. | ||
* This episode was also released as part of the Complete Tenth Series DVD and Blu-ray boxsets in region 1/A on [[7 November (releases)|7 November]] 2017, in region 2/B on [[13 November (releases)|13 November]] 2017 and in region 4/B on [[29 November (releases)|29 November]] 2017. | |||
===Digital releases=== | |||
* In the United Kingdom, this story is available on [[BBC iPlayer]]. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| Line 407: | Line 409: | ||
{{cat|Doctor Who (2005) television stories}} | {{cat|Doctor Who (2005) television stories}} | ||
[[Category:Series 10 (Doctor Who) stories]] | [[Category:Series 10 (Doctor Who) stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in London]] | [[Category:Stories set in London]] | ||
| Line 418: | Line 415: | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 2017]] | [[Category:Stories set in 2017]] | ||
[[Category:2017 television stories]] | [[Category:2017 television stories]] | ||
[[Category:An Introduction To The Twelfth Doctor television stories]] | |||
[[cy:Thin Ice (stori deledu)]] | |||
[[de:293 - Thin Ice]] | |||
[[es:Thin Ice]] | |||
[[fr:Thin Ice (TV)]] | |||
[[he:קרח דק (סיפור טלוויזיה)]] | |||
[[ru:Тонкий лёд (ТВ история)]] | |||