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|series=[[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |series=[[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|season number= Season 6 | |season number= Season 6 (Doctor Who 1963)| | ||
|season serial number = 5 | |season serial number = 5 | ||
|story number= 48 | |story number= 48 | ||
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|enemy= [[Slaar]] | |enemy= [[Slaar]] | ||
|setting= [[London]] and [[the Moon]], c. [[2086]] | |setting= [[London]] and [[the Moon]], c. [[2086]] | ||
|writer= | |writer= Brian Hayles | ||
|director= [[Michael Ferguson]] | |director= [[Michael Ferguson]] | ||
|producer= [[Peter Bryant]] | |producer= [[Peter Bryant]] | ||
|novelisation= The Seeds of Death (novelisation) | |novelisation= The Seeds of Death (novelisation) | ||
|epcount = 6 | |epcount = 6 | ||
|broadcast date= | |broadcast date= 25 January - 1 March 1969 | ||
|network = | |network = BBC1 | ||
|format= 6x25-minute episodes | |format= 6x25-minute episodes | ||
|serial production code= [[List of production codes|XX]] | |serial production code= [[List of production codes|XX]] | ||
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'''''The Seeds of Death''''' was the fifth serial of [[season 6]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It saw the second appearance of the [[Ice Warrior]]s. They had been chosen for a reappearance shortly after broadcast of ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]''. The monsters had been popular, and it was hoped this would justify the high costs of their costumes. Of visual interest was Ferguson's use of point-of-view and angled shots. | '''''The Seeds of Death''''' was the fifth serial of [[Season 6 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 6]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It saw the second appearance of the [[Ice Warrior]]s. They had been chosen for a reappearance shortly after broadcast of ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]''. The monsters had been popular, and it was hoped this would justify the high costs of their costumes. Of visual interest was Ferguson's use of point-of-view and angled shots. It was also the final "base under siege" story of the Second Doctor's era, and the format would be rested before returning for [[Tom Baker]]'s era in a revised format. | ||
At the time it was written, Frazer Hines was considering leaving the show. He finally signed on for the season, apparently at Patrick Troughton's request. This meant Brian Hayles had trouble writing the script, a problem made worse when he was asked to leave the Doctor out of part four. He was unable to complete the script and [[Terrance Dicks]] rewrote much of the story, with Hayles' consent though Hayles still received full credit on-screen. Dicks brought in the Martian fleet and removed a sub-plot in which [[Gia Kelly]] was [[Hypnosis|hypnotised]]. | At the time it was written, Frazer Hines was considering leaving the show. He finally signed on for the season, apparently at Patrick Troughton's request. This meant Brian Hayles had trouble writing the script, a problem made worse when he was asked to leave the Doctor out of part four. He was unable to complete the script and [[Terrance Dicks]] rewrote much of the story, with Hayles' consent though Hayles still received full credit on-screen. Dicks brought in the Martian fleet and removed a sub-plot in which [[Gia Kelly]] was [[Hypnosis|hypnotised]]. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] lands in a space museum on [[Earth]] in the late [[21st century]], where the [[Second Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] learn that contact has been lost between Earth and [[the Moon]]. In this era, instant travel — [[T-Mat]] — has revolutionised the Earth. Its people have lost interest in space travel. The Doctor and his companions travel to the Moon in an old-style rocket and reach the Moonbase, control centre for T-Mat, only to find a squad of [[Ice Warrior | [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] lands in a space museum on [[Earth]] in the late [[21st century]], where the [[Second Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] learn that contact has been lost between Earth and [[the Moon]]. In this era, instant travel — [[T-Mat]] — has revolutionised the Earth. Its people have lost interest in space travel. The Doctor and his companions travel to the Moon in an old-style rocket and reach the Moonbase, control centre for T-Mat, only to find a squad of [[Ice Warrior]]s have commandeered the base and plan to use the T-Mat network to their advantage. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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On [[the Moon]], Osgood berates Fewsham for his sloppy work. Osgood is especially annoyed as it was him who recommended Fewsham for promotion. As Fewsham leaves for Earth, the alarm to the outer door air locks sounds and screaming is heard inside the base. They open the door to reveal [[Phipps (The Seeds of Death)|Phipps]], [[Locke (The Seeds of Death)|Locke]] and [[Harvey (The Seeds of Death)|Harvey]]. Osgood orders everyone to stay still as a creature moves towards them. Harvey panics and runs, but is killed by the creature. | On [[the Moon]], Osgood berates Fewsham for his sloppy work. Osgood is especially annoyed as it was him who recommended Fewsham for promotion. As Fewsham leaves for Earth, the alarm to the outer door air locks sounds and screaming is heard inside the base. They open the door to reveal [[Phipps (The Seeds of Death)|Phipps]], [[Locke (The Seeds of Death)|Locke]] and [[Harvey (The Seeds of Death)|Harvey]]. Osgood orders everyone to stay still as a creature moves towards them. Harvey panics and runs, but is killed by the creature. | ||
[[File:SeedsDeath-1 Delay light.jpeg|thumb|Delay warning light.]] | |||
The delay at the Moon Centre is noticed on Earth. No contact can be made. | The delay at the Moon Centre is noticed on Earth. No contact can be made. | ||
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Kelly desperately seeks the cause for the lack of communication from Moon Centre but there is no damage anywhere. Kelly's superior [[Julian Radnor]] is putting pressure on her to sort it out. | Kelly desperately seeks the cause for the lack of communication from Moon Centre but there is no damage anywhere. Kelly's superior [[Julian Radnor]] is putting pressure on her to sort it out. | ||
The TARDIS lands. The Doctor turns on the scanner to see a space rocket outside. He redirects it and sees a space helmet bearing the legend [[Soviet Union|CCCP]]. Initially the Doctor is confused, as the rocket comes from the 21st century whereas the space helmet is from the [[1960s]]. He turns the scanner again to reveal a flying machine designed by [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. He realises that they are in a [[museum]] and they go out to explore. As they look around, Zoe operates a video about the T-Mat. The commentator in the video says T-Mat is a way of providing instantaneous travel from any point through means of dematerialisation that is faster than light. They look up from this video to find a man pointing a gun at them. | The TARDIS lands. The Doctor turns on the scanner to see a space rocket outside. He redirects it and sees a space helmet bearing the legend [[Soviet Union|CCCP]]. Initially the Doctor is confused, as the rocket comes from the [[21st century]] whereas the space helmet is from the [[1960s]]. He turns the scanner again to reveal a flying machine designed by [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. He realises that they are in a [[museum]] and they go out to explore. As they look around, Zoe operates a video about the T-Mat. The commentator in the video says T-Mat is a way of providing instantaneous travel from any point through means of dematerialisation that is faster than light. They look up from this video to find a man pointing a gun at them. | ||
The creatures at Moon Centre are putting pressure on Fewsham. He says the only person that can help now is Kelly on Earth, but there is no way to get there or contact her. The creature says he will destroy them all. Desperately, Fewsham remembers the emergency T-Mat link, but he discovers that that is damaged too. The creatures say they want it repaired by the time they get back. Locke argues with Fewsham, who is trying to fix the T-Mat. He argues that he is allowing the aliens means of getting to Earth, but Fewsham is fixated on survival. | The creatures at Moon Centre are putting pressure on Fewsham. He says the only person that can help now is Kelly on Earth, but there is no way to get there or contact her. The creature says he will destroy them all. Desperately, Fewsham remembers the emergency T-Mat link, but he discovers that that is damaged too. The creatures say they want it repaired by the time they get back. Locke argues with Fewsham, who is trying to fix the T-Mat. He argues that he is allowing the aliens means of getting to Earth, but Fewsham is fixated on survival. | ||
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Radnor, Kelly and the Doctor try to convince Eldred to let them use his rocket. He refuses, saying it is only partially prepared. Radnor offers any assistance he desires, but Eldred still refuses. Eldred is seemingly disappointed that he himself cannot go. The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe want to help but cannot, the TARDIS not being accurate enough for such journeys. Instead, the Doctor offers himself and his colleagues as crew for the mission. Eldred still declines. A call comes for Radnor. The world is going into panic over the lack of T-Mat. Radnor tries to convince Eldred that he can remedy all this. Radnor sends for his men. The rocket will be used even without Eldred's consent. | Radnor, Kelly and the Doctor try to convince Eldred to let them use his rocket. He refuses, saying it is only partially prepared. Radnor offers any assistance he desires, but Eldred still refuses. Eldred is seemingly disappointed that he himself cannot go. The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe want to help but cannot, the TARDIS not being accurate enough for such journeys. Instead, the Doctor offers himself and his colleagues as crew for the mission. Eldred still declines. A call comes for Radnor. The world is going into panic over the lack of T-Mat. Radnor tries to convince Eldred that he can remedy all this. Radnor sends for his men. The rocket will be used even without Eldred's consent. | ||
The Ice Warriors are still searching for Phipps. One approaches the solar energy storeroom. Phipps is hiding | The Ice Warriors are still searching for Phipps. One approaches the solar energy storeroom. Phipps is hiding inside. The Ice Warrior enters, looks round, doesn't see Phipps and leaves. | ||
Kelly is dubious about the credentials of the Doctor and his colleagues. Radnor assures her that in the briefing the Doctor and Zoe had more knowledge on space travel than Eldred. Kelly questions Jamie's involvement. Radnor asks the Doctor if Jamie should go, but Jamie kicks up a fuss. Eldred points out that they only have enough [[fuel]] for a one way journey and will have to refuel on the moon. Furthermore they only have enough food and [[water]] for three days. Kelly wants to go with the Doctor and Zoe, but Radnor blocks her. | Kelly is dubious about the credentials of the Doctor and his colleagues. Radnor assures her that in the briefing the Doctor and Zoe had more knowledge on space travel than Eldred. Kelly questions Jamie's involvement. Radnor asks the Doctor if Jamie should go, but Jamie kicks up a fuss. Eldred points out that they only have enough [[fuel]] for a one way journey and will have to refuel on the moon. Furthermore they only have enough [[food]] and [[water]] for three days. Kelly wants to go with the Doctor and Zoe, but Radnor blocks her. | ||
An Ice Warrior watches over Fewsham. He is nearly finished. Slaar states that Earth is there for the taking very soon. | An Ice Warrior watches over Fewsham. He is nearly finished. Slaar states that Earth is there for the taking very soon. | ||
In the solar energy storeroom, Phipps is putting some equipment together. He unearths the solar power line. | In the solar energy storeroom, Phipps is putting some equipment together. He unearths the solar power line. | ||
[[File:RocketToTheMoon with TheDoctorZoeyJamie.png|thumb|The rocket is set to launch in T minus 45 seconds!]] | |||
Kelly, Radnor and Eldred prepare the launch. The Doctor's principle objective is to re-establish video contact with Earth so Kelly can help fix the T-Mat. They are three minutes away from launch. | Kelly, Radnor and Eldred prepare the launch. The Doctor's principle objective is to re-establish video contact with Earth so Kelly can help fix the T-Mat. They are three minutes away from launch. | ||
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Kelly has come up with a plan. They can bypass using the Moon as a relay by using a specially designed satellite that they will launch. | Kelly has come up with a plan. They can bypass using the Moon as a relay by using a specially designed satellite that they will launch. | ||
The Doctor has discovered the foam is an organic substance that reduces the oxygen content of the atmosphere by twenty times — the exact same atmosphere as [[Mars]]. The foam in the test tube starts to swell. The Doctor tries to find an antidote for this process by wildly throwing substances on it. Finally one works. | The Doctor has discovered the foam is an organic substance that reduces the oxygen content of the [[atmosphere]] by twenty times — the exact same atmosphere as [[Mars]]. The foam in the test tube starts to swell. The Doctor tries to find an antidote for this process by wildly throwing substances on it. Finally one works. | ||
[[File:SeedsDeath5.JPG|left|thumb|The Ice Warriors activate the homing signal.]] | [[File:SeedsDeath5.JPG|left|thumb|The Ice Warriors activate the homing signal.]] | ||
Jamie and Zoe puzzle as to why only one Ice Warrior was sent. This is interrupted by the Doctor reporting by video link. He tells them that the antidote for the foam is [[water]]. He tells Zoe to tell Radnor to send an envoy to the weather control unit and get them to create as much [[rain]] as possible. The Doctor signs off. Zoe and Jamie try to locate Radnor, but he is in a meeting. Zoe decides to go there herself and convinces a sceptical Jamie to go with her. | Jamie and Zoe puzzle as to why only one Ice Warrior was sent. This is interrupted by the Doctor reporting by video link. He tells them that the antidote for the foam is [[water]]. He tells Zoe to tell Radnor to send an envoy to the weather control unit and get them to create as much [[rain]] as possible. The Doctor signs off. Zoe and Jamie try to locate Radnor, but he is in a meeting. Zoe decides to go there herself and convinces a sceptical Jamie to go with her. | ||
On the Moonbase, the Ice Warriors deliver a communication unit which is connected to the solar batteries from the base which will transmit a directional beam signal to their fleet. Zoe and Jamie arrive at the Weather Control Station, avoiding the foam encroaching on it. They close the door behind them. They discover the scientist lying dead and the weather control unit destroyed. The Ice Warrior approaches, forcing Zoe and Jamie to hide. | On the Moonbase, the Ice Warriors deliver a communication unit which is connected to the solar batteries from the base which will transmit a directional beam signal to their fleet. Zoe and Jamie arrive at the [[Weather Control Station]], avoiding the foam encroaching on it. They close the door behind them. They discover the scientist lying dead and the [[Weather Control Unit|weather control unit]] destroyed. The Ice Warrior approaches, forcing Zoe and Jamie to hide. | ||
The Grand Marshal of the Ice Warriors asks of the plan's success. His fleet is approaching. Fewsham activates the video link with Earth, covertly. | The Grand Marshal of the Ice Warriors asks of the plan's success. His fleet is approaching. Fewsham activates the video link with Earth, covertly. | ||
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* [[Costumes]] - [[Bobi Bartlett]] | * [[Costumes]] - [[Bobi Bartlett]] | ||
* [[Make-Up]] - [[Sylvia James]] | * [[Make-Up]] - [[Sylvia James]] | ||
* [[Lighting]] - [[Fred Wright]] | * [[Lighting]] - [[Fred Wright|Howard King]] (Fred Wright erroneously credited on episode six) | ||
* [[Studio Sound|Sound]] - [[Bryan Forgham]] | * [[Studio Sound|Sound]] - [[Bryan Forgham]] | ||
* [[Film Cameraman]] - [[Peter Hall]] | * [[Film Cameraman]] - [[Peter Hall]] | ||
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* [[Designer (crew)|Designer]] - [[Paul Allen]] | * [[Designer (crew)|Designer]] - [[Paul Allen]] | ||
* [[Producer]] - [[Peter Bryant]] | * [[Producer]] - [[Peter Bryant]] | ||
* [[Director]] - [[Michael Ferguson]] | * [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Michael Ferguson]] | ||
=== Uncredited crew === | === Uncredited crew === | ||
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* [[Film sound]] - [[Ron Blight]]<ref>[https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/role.php?code=3681 Doctor Who Guide]</ref> | * [[Film sound]] - [[Ron Blight]]<ref>[https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/role.php?code=3681 Doctor Who Guide]</ref> | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Leading technician [[Douglas D Grant]] was killed by one of the seed pods in [[New York City]]. | * Leading technician [[Douglas D Grant]] was killed by one of the seed pods in [[New York City]]. | ||
* When waking dazedly, the Doctor mentions [[Victoria Waterfield]]. | * When waking dazedly, the Doctor mentions [[Victoria Waterfield]]. | ||
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* The Doctor admits [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] isn't suited for short-range travel. | * The Doctor admits [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] isn't suited for short-range travel. | ||
* Zoe states [[T-Mat]] is faster than light. | * Zoe states [[T-Mat]] is faster than light. | ||
* Cities listed on the T-Mat device include [[New York City|New York]], [[Moscow]], [[Toronto]], [[Calcutta]], [[Bombay]], [[Stockholm]], [[Washington DC|Washington]], [[Athens]], [[Izmir]], [[Rome]], [[Ottawa]], [[Tokyo]], [[London]] and [[Canberra]]. | |||
* Other cities accessible by T-Mat include [[Oslo]], [[Hamburg]], [[Berlin]] and [[Paris]]. | |||
* Sir [[James Gregson (The Seeds of Death)|James Gregson]] is a [[United Nations Plenipotentiary]]. | |||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* The working title for this story was ''The Lords of the Red Planet''. | * The working title for this story was ''The Lords of the Red Planet''. | ||
* After the opening titles a specially filmed model sequence was used as a background for the story title and episode number, showing a scene of the Earth and Moon. The camera pans across the foreground object then zooms into the background object — Earth or Moon — on which the episode begins. The exception is in episode three, where the panning stops between the Earth and the Moon, as this instalment begins in cislunar space. | * After the opening titles a specially filmed model sequence was used as a background for the story title and episode number, showing a scene of the Earth and Moon. The camera pans across the foreground object then zooms into the background object — Earth or Moon — on which the episode begins. The exception is in episode three, where the panning stops between the Earth and the Moon, as this instalment begins in cislunar space. | ||
* This is the only story to feature footage of an Ice Warrior on location, where in episode four an Ice Warrior was filmed on Hampstead Heath in London. | * This is the only story to feature footage of an Ice Warrior on location, where in episode four an Ice Warrior was filmed on Hampstead Heath in London. All other stories featuring the creatures were filmed in studio conditions. | ||
** According to [[Michael Ferguson]], during a break while shooting these scenes, Steve Peters was leaning against a tree in his Ice Warrior costume (minus his helmet) smoking a cigarette. A woman then happened to drive past, noticed this peculiar sight and was so fixated on it that she hit the back of a police car. | ** According to [[Michael Ferguson]], during a break while shooting these scenes, Steve Peters was leaning against a tree in his Ice Warrior costume (minus his helmet) smoking a cigarette. A woman then happened to drive past, noticed this peculiar sight and was so fixated on it that she hit the back of a police car. | ||
* [[Brian Hayles]]' scripts differed from his story breakdown in several respects. Kelly was originally a man, assisted by a woman named Mary Burcott; with the former changed to the female Gia Kelly, Mary became Brent. The Ice Lords were envisaged as being more humanoid than their Warrior counterparts, and episode two would have introduced Slaar's superior, named Visek. The Martian spores were only intended to erupt after four weeks rather than almost instantaneously, and were initially destroyed by concentrated oxygen (possibly in a liquid form) instead of water. | * [[Brian Hayles]]' scripts differed from his story breakdown in several respects. Kelly was originally a man, assisted by a woman named Mary Burcott; with the former changed to the female Gia Kelly, Mary became Brent. The Ice Lords were envisaged as being more humanoid than their Warrior counterparts, and episode two would have introduced Slaar's superior, named Visek. The Martian spores were only intended to erupt after four weeks rather than almost instantaneously, and were initially destroyed by concentrated oxygen (possibly in a liquid form) instead of water. | ||
* [[Brian Hayles]] was initially under the impression that [[Frazer Hines]] would depart the series and in his original draft, Jamie's role was given to a new companion named Nik. | * [[Brian Hayles]] was initially under the impression that [[Frazer Hines]] would depart the series and in his original draft, Jamie's role was given to a new companion named Nik. | ||
* To keep the return of the | * To keep the return of the Martians a surprise, Ice Warrior performer [[Steve Peters]] was credited as "Alien" in ''[[Radio Times/1960s|Radio Times]]'' for episode one. As Peters had not previously appeared as an Ice Warrior, his name gave no indication of the aliens' identity. | ||
* However, the previous October, the Midlands edition of ''Radio Times'' had exclusively published a profile of writer Brian Hayles, which had not only mentioned that he was working on a further six episodes of ''Doctor Who'', but that “the Ice Warriors will certainly make a return visit”. (Original Text.) | |||
* [[Patrick Troughton]] does not appear in episode four as he was on holiday during the week it was recorded. The Doctor is seen only as an unconscious figure, with [[Tom Laird]] doubling for Troughton with his face out of vision. | * [[Patrick Troughton]] does not appear in episode four as he was on holiday during the week it was recorded. The Doctor is seen only as an unconscious figure, with [[Tom Laird]] doubling for Troughton with his face out of vision. | ||
* This is the last story where a main cast member went on holiday during the production as the episode count per season was pretty much halved in the following season. | * This is the last story where a main cast member went on holiday during the production as the episode count per season was pretty much halved in the following season. | ||
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* The footage of the rocket launch in episode six is also library footage, from a Soviet launch in 1948 of a R-1 missile, a short-range copy of the German V-2. | * The footage of the rocket launch in episode six is also library footage, from a Soviet launch in 1948 of a R-1 missile, a short-range copy of the German V-2. | ||
* When Zoe lets the Doctor inside the Weather Control Bureau, he falls into the foam and she is clearly smiling as she closes the door. This is because [[Patrick Troughton]] genuinely slipped over and [[Wendy Padbury]] was trying not to laugh. | * When Zoe lets the Doctor inside the Weather Control Bureau, he falls into the foam and she is clearly smiling as she closes the door. This is because [[Patrick Troughton]] genuinely slipped over and [[Wendy Padbury]] was trying not to laugh. | ||
* This is the first of two consecutive ''Doctor Who'' stories directed by Michael Ferguson in which the title contains the words "The ... of Death", the second being ''[[The Ambassadors of Death (TV story)|The Ambassadors of Death]]''. | * This is the first of two consecutive ''Doctor Who'' stories directed by [[Michael Ferguson]] in which the title contains the words "The ... of Death", the second being ''[[The Ambassadors of Death (TV story)|The Ambassadors of Death]]''. | ||
* This was the first story from [[Patrick Troughton]]'s run to be released on home video. It was also the first story from the 1960s and in black-and-white to receive a release. | * This was the first story from [[Patrick Troughton]]'s run to be released on home video. It was also the first story from the 1960s and in black-and-white to receive a release. | ||
* A subplot in episodes three and four in which Kelly was mind-controlled by the Ice Warriors was removed. | * A subplot in episodes three and four in which Kelly was mind-controlled by the Ice Warriors was removed. | ||
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* [[Wendy Padbury]] liked her leather trouser suit so much that she bought it — and BBC bureaucracy required her to pay before the start of filming. Then, in the scene where Zoe has to crawl through a tunnel, the paint on the set turned out to be still wet. | * [[Wendy Padbury]] liked her leather trouser suit so much that she bought it — and BBC bureaucracy required her to pay before the start of filming. Then, in the scene where Zoe has to crawl through a tunnel, the paint on the set turned out to be still wet. | ||
* [[Michael Ferguson]] disliked how slow the story was upon re-watching it. | * [[Michael Ferguson]] disliked how slow the story was upon re-watching it. | ||
*Episode five exists in its original broadcast format due to it being preserved as a 35mm film negative. Effectively, it is a much higher quality print than the 16mm telerecording copies of the other five episodes originally shot on videotape | * Episode five exists in its original broadcast format due to it being preserved as a 35mm film negative. Effectively, it is a much higher quality print than the 16mm telerecording copies of the other five episodes originally shot on videotape. | ||
* The novel ''[[Transit (novel)|Transit]]'' introduced the [[Thousand Day War]] between Earth and Mars following this serial, dating the "late 21st century" setting specifically to [[2086]], with ''[[The Indestructible Man (novel)|The Indestructible Man]]'' putting this serial before [[2096]]. | |||
*The novel ''[[Transit (novel)|Transit]]'' introduced the [[Thousand Day War]] between Earth and Mars following this serial, dating the "late 21st century" setting specifically to [[2086]], with ''[[The Indestructible Man (novel)|The Indestructible Man]]'' putting this serial before [[2096]]. | * It was originally planned to have four standard Ice Warrior costumes available, but this was reduced to three in order to cut costs | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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* When the TARDIS dematerialises at the end of episode six, several small changes occur to the set. | * When the TARDIS dematerialises at the end of episode six, several small changes occur to the set. | ||
* In episode one, the Doctor leaves the TARDIS with his braces unclipped. | * In episode one, the Doctor leaves the TARDIS with his braces unclipped. | ||
*When the unconscious Doctor is picked up in episode four, his face visible for a split second and it's clearly not [[Patrick Troughton]]. | * When the unconscious Doctor is picked up in episode four, his face visible for a split second and it's clearly not [[Patrick Troughton]]. | ||
* When Brent dies at the beginning of episode four his body moves, and when he is taken away for an autopsy, his arm moves up of its own free will, rather than a guard picking it up. | * When Brent dies at the beginning of episode four his body moves, and when he is taken away for an autopsy, his arm moves up of its own free will, rather than a guard picking it up. | ||
* Zoe refers to Slaar by name in episode six, but this is the first time that his name is mentioned on-screen. | * Zoe refers to Slaar by name in episode six, but this is the first time that his name is mentioned on-screen. | ||
* When Zoe lets the Doctor into the weather control building early in episode six, both end up covered in the foam produced by the seeds. In the very next shot, Zoe is suddenly completely clean, while the Doctor still has foam all over his clothes. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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Contents: | Contents: | ||
* Commentary by actors [[Frazer Hines]] and [[Wendy Padbury]], director [[Michael Ferguson]] and script editor [[Terrance Dicks]] | * Commentary by actors [[Frazer Hines]] and [[Wendy Padbury]], director [[Michael Ferguson]] and script editor [[Terrance Dicks]] | ||
* ''[[Sssowing the Ssseedsss]]'' - Featurette on the Ice | * ''[[Sssowing the Ssseedsss: Musings on being an Ice Warrior (documentary)|Sssowing the Ssseedsss]]'' - Featurette on the [[Ice Warrior]]s, featuring [[Alan Bennion]], [[Sonny Caldinez]], [[Bernard Bresslaw]], and [[Sylvia James]]. | ||
* ''[[The Last Daleks]]'' - Original 8mm footage of the filming of the lost classic ''[[The Evil of the Daleks (TV story)|The Evil of the Daleks]]'', with commentary by [[Michaeljohn Harris]] and [[Peter Day]] | * ''[[The Last Dalek (documentary)|The Last Daleks]]'' - Original 8mm footage of the filming of the lost classic ''[[The Evil of the Daleks (TV story)|The Evil of the Daleks]]'', with commentary by [[Michaeljohn Harris]] and [[Peter Day]] | ||
* ''[[New Zealand Censor Clips]]'' - Newly discovered footage from the missing episodes of ''[[The Web of Fear (TV story)|The Web of Fear]]'' and ''[[The Wheel in Space (TV story)|The Wheel in Space]]'' | * ''[[New Zealand Censor Clips]]'' - Newly discovered footage from the missing episodes of ''[[The Web of Fear (TV story)|The Web of Fear]]'' and ''[[The Wheel in Space (TV story)|The Wheel in Space]]'' | ||
* ''[[TARDIS Cam No. | * ''[[TARDIS Cam No.4 (webcast)|TARDIS Cam No.6]]'' | ||
* Photo Gallery | * Photo Gallery | ||
* Production Subtitles | * Production Subtitles | ||
* Easter Egg (Footage from commentary) | * [[Easter Egg]] (Footage from commentary) | ||
Notes: Editing for the DVD release was completed by the [[Doctor Who Restoration Team]]. On this release the [[VidFIRE]] effect was mistakenly applied to the entire story rather than just the sequences recorded in-studio. This was corrected in the subsequent Special Edition release. | Notes: Editing for the DVD release was completed by the [[Doctor Who Restoration Team]]. On this release the [[VidFIRE]] effect was mistakenly applied to the entire story rather than just the sequences recorded in-studio. This was corrected in the subsequent Special Edition release. | ||
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=== Special Edition release === | === Special Edition release === | ||
It was also released as ''Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death: Special Edition | It was also released as ''Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death: Special Edition,'' and was available exclusively through the ''[[Revisitations|Revisitations 2]]'' box set in Regions 2 and 4. | ||
Released: | Released: | ||
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* TBA - Region 1 | * TBA - Region 1 | ||
Special Features | ==== Special Features ==== | ||
* ''[[Lords of the Red Planet (documentary)|Lords of the Red Planet]]'' | * Commentary by Frazer Hines ([[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]]), Wendy Padbury ([[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]]), Director Michael Ferguson and Script Editor Terrance Dicks | ||
* ''[[Monster Masterclass]]'' | * ''[[Lords of the Red Planet (documentary)|Lords of the Red Planet]]'' - A look back at the creation of the Ice Warriors, and their re-appearance in ''The Seeds of Death'', with Wendy Padbury, Frazer Hines, Michael Ferguson, Terrance Dicks, Costume Designer [[Bobi Bartlett]] and TV Historian [[Richard Bignell]] | ||
* ''[[Monsters who Came Back for More! (documentary)|Monsters Who Came Back for More!]]'' | * ''Sssowing the Ssseedsss'' - Ice Warrior Sonny Caldinez, [[Ice Lord]] Alan Bennion and make-up designer Sylvia James recall their experiences of bringing the Martians to life | ||
* ''[[Michael Ferguson's Monster Masterclass (documentary)|Monster Masterclass]]'' - Michael Ferguson talks about his experiences directing some of ''[[Doctor Who]]''{{'}}s most famous monster stories | |||
* ''[[Monsters who Came Back for More! (documentary)|Monsters Who Came Back for More!]]'' - [[Nicholas Briggs]] and [[Peter Ware (editor)|Peter Ware]] take a look at the reasons why monsters often return for further adventures | |||
* ''TARDIS Cam 6'' | |||
* ''[[Radio Times]]'' listings (DVD-ROM) | |||
* Production information subtitles | |||
* Photo gallery | |||
* Coming Soon trailer - ''[[Planet of the Spiders (TV story)|Planet of the Spiders]] | |||
* Easter Eggs: | |||
** Off-air audio recording of a 1969 BBC trailer for the serial. To access this hidden feature, enter Disc One's Episode Selection menu, at which point the feature will play automatically. | |||
** Video clip from the commentary recording session for episode six. To access this hidden feature, press right at ''Lords of the Red Planet'' on Disc Two to reveal a hidden ''Doctor Who'' logo. | |||
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* in [[iTunes]] stores ([[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[UK]] and [[US]]) as part of the ''Doctor Who: The Classic Series'' collection ''Doctor Who: The Best of The Second Doctor'', which additionally includes the stories ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]'', ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'' and ''[[The Krotons (TV story)|The Krotons]]''; | * in [[iTunes]] stores ([[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[UK]] and [[US]]) as part of the ''Doctor Who: The Classic Series'' collection ''Doctor Who: The Best of The Second Doctor'', which additionally includes the stories ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]'', ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'' and ''[[The Krotons (TV story)|The Krotons]]''; | ||
* on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 48 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | * on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 48 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | ||
* for streaming through [[BritBox]] (US) as part of Season 6 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | * for streaming through [[BritBox]] (US & Canada) as part of Season 6 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | ||
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<u>Notes:</u> | <u>Notes:</u> | ||
* All releases were edited into compilation form. The video cover of the first release in 1985 had made no indication that the story was not colour, and so a small blue sticker reading ''THE ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE RECORDING'' (original printed text) was hastily added to the bottom right-hand corner of the rear sleeve. The release omits the closing caption "Next Week: [[The Space Pirates (TV story)|The Space Pirates]]" which appears at the end of the story. | * All releases were edited into compilation form. The video cover of the first release in 1985 had made no indication that the story was not colour, and so a small blue sticker reading ''THE ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE RECORDING'' (original printed text) was hastily added to the bottom right-hand corner of the rear sleeve. The release omits the closing caption "Next Week: [[The Space Pirates (TV story)|The Space Pirates]]" which appears at the end of the story. | ||
* The rear sleeve bears the writer's credit "By Brian Hayles and Terrance Dicks", even though Hayles receives the sole writer's credit on-screen. | * The rear sleeve bears the writer's credit "By Brian Hayles and Terrance Dicks", even though Hayles receives the sole writer's credit on-screen. | ||
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