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{{Infobox Story | |image = Mutant Copper (TV story).jpg | ||
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|season number = Series 1 (K9) | |season number = Series 1 (K9) | ||
|series episode number = 18 | |series episode number = 18 | ||
|main character = [[K9 Mark 2 | |main character = [[K9 Mark 2]], [[Starkey]], [[Jorjie Turner|Jorjie]], [[Darius Pike|Darius]], [[Alistair Gryffen|Gryffen]] | ||
|featuring = | |featuring = [[June Turner|June]] | ||
|enemy = [[ | |enemy = [[Inspector]] [[Thorne]] | ||
|setting = [[London]], [[2050]] | |setting = [[London]], [[2050]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = John O'Brien (writer) | ||
|director = [[James Bogle]] | |director = [[James Bogle]] | ||
|producer = [[Penny Wall]], [[Richard Stewart]], [[Simon Barnes]] | |producer = [[Penny Wall]], [[Richard Stewart]], [[Simon Barnes]] | ||
|broadcast date = | |broadcast date = 10 May 2010 | ||
|format = 1 x 30 minute episode | |format = 1 x 30 minute episode | ||
|production code = 1.18 | |production code = 1.18 | ||
|series = ''[[K9 (TV series)|K9]]'' | |||
|prev = Lost Library of Ukko (TV story) | |prev = Lost Library of Ukko (TV story) | ||
|next = The Custodians (TV story) | |next = The Custodians (TV story) | ||
}} | |epcount = 1}} | ||
'''''Mutant Copper''''' was the eighteenth episode of [[ | '''''Mutant Copper''''' was the eighteenth episode of ''[[K9 (TV series)|K9]]''. It was written by [[John O'Brien (writer)|John O'Brien]], and directed by [[James Bogle]]. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
The [[CCPC]]s hunt a rogue officer who has developed a personality and [[consciousness]]. K9, [[Starkey]] and [[Jorjie Turner|Jorjie]] take the rogue to [[Alistair Gryffen|Gryffen]]'s [[Gryffen Manor|mansion]] and hide him from [[the Department]], only to face the [[Mutation|mutant]] copper causing mayhem. | The [[CCPC]]s hunt a [[Birdie|rogue officer]] who has developed a personality and [[consciousness]]. K9, [[Starkey]] and [[Jorjie Turner|Jorjie]] take the rogue to [[Alistair Gryffen|Gryffen]]'s [[Gryffen Manor|mansion]] and hide him from [[the Department]], only to face the [[Mutation|mutant]] copper causing mayhem. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
A crowd of people including Jorjie and a [[Marcus (Mutant Copper)|friend]] watch a broadcast. The CCPCs show their new, greater powers for health and safety. They may now enter homes without permission, search without warrant and make the world safe for anyone who isn't guilty. Jorjie's friend asks about freedom. | A crowd of people including Jorjie and a [[Marcus (Mutant Copper)|friend]] watch a broadcast. The CCPCs show their new, greater powers for health and safety. They may now enter homes without permission, search without a warrant and make the world safe for anyone who isn't guilty. Jorjie's friend asks about freedom. | ||
As the CCPC broadcast repeats, Starkey, with K9 behind the crowd, uses a device to interfere with it, mimicking the CCPC. Two CCPCs on patrol move towards the crowd. | As the CCPC broadcast repeats, Starkey, with K9 behind the crowd, uses a device to interfere with it, mimicking the CCPC. Two CCPCs on patrol move towards the crowd. After the CCPCs leave, Jorjie introduces Starkey to her fellow agitator for freedom, Marcus. Starkey tells him he might know him as "Stark Reality"; Marcus says he only knows what "JJ" has told him. Marcus, Jorjie, Starkey and K9 move on but are soon met by a CCPC with a damaged [[face]] and a different voice. As the damaged CCPC admires the [[bird]]s, four more arrive. The gang run away but run into more CCPCs. Jorjie asks Starkey where to hide from the surveillance but he says that they are in a part of the city that he is unfamiliar with. The damaged CCPC tells them to follow him but Starkey thinks that it is a trap. K9 confirms that there the damaged CCPC is leading them to a surveillance-free area. They hide behind bins until the CCPCs leave. K9 scans their CCPC's neural functions and finds his connection to Department Central Control has been turned off. He also finds traces of [[human]] [[DNA]] in his system. As the damaged CCPC looks through the bushes, Marcus says he's a type of "mutant". K9 believes the CCPCs are pursuing him, not the team. Starkey wants to get rid of him. Jorjie asks the CCPC what will they do with him. He says he will be liquidated. | ||
Jorjie compares him to a lost puppy. K9 insists that cybernetic units aren't part of the animal kingdom. K9 says that he is not a dog and the CCPC is not a puppy. Jorjie decides to take him to the [[Gryffen House]]. When Starkey asks how they are to get him there, Jorjie suggests [[Mariah]] and contacts Darius. They go to Mariah and Jorjie introduces Darius to Marcus. At the Gryffen House, Gryffen takes a look at the CCPC's neural circuitry and finds implanted human [[DNA]]. K9 wonders why they would ruin a perfectly good cyborg. Gryffen tells him some wouldn't consider it 'ruining' as the human element adds other dimensions: emotions, instinct, and intuition. Jorjie says they have to help him, but Gryffen says he's certainly not human and he's no longer strictly a robot. Because he loves birds, Jorjie decides to call him Birdie. Starkey warns that interfering with a CCPC unit is a maximum crime and even having him here could land everyone in detention facilities. Gryffen tells everyone to rest. They will make their decision in the morning. | Jorjie compares him to a lost puppy. K9 insists that cybernetic units aren't part of the animal kingdom. K9 says that he is not a dog and the CCPC is not a puppy. Jorjie decides to take him to the [[Gryffen House]]. When Starkey asks how they are to get him there, Jorjie suggests [[Mariah]] and contacts Darius. They go to Mariah and Jorjie introduces Darius to Marcus. At the Gryffen House, Gryffen takes a look at the CCPC's neural circuitry and finds implanted human [[DNA]]. K9 wonders why they would ruin a perfectly good cyborg. Gryffen tells him some wouldn't consider it 'ruining' as the human element adds other dimensions: emotions, instinct, and intuition. Jorjie says they have to help him, but Gryffen says he's certainly not human and he's no longer strictly a robot. Because he loves birds, Jorjie decides to call him Birdie. Starkey warns that interfering with a CCPC unit is a maximum crime and even having him here could land everyone in detention facilities. Gryffen tells everyone to rest. They will make their decision in the morning. | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[ | * Professor [[Alistair Gryffen]] - [[Robert Moloney]] | ||
* [[Starkey]] - [[Keegan Joyce]] | * [[Starkey]] - [[Keegan Joyce]] | ||
* [[Jorjie Turner]] - [[Philippa Coulthard]] | * [[Jorjie Turner]] - [[Philippa Coulthard]] | ||
* [[Darius Pike]] - [[Daniel Webber]] | * [[Darius Pike]] - [[Daniel Webber]] | ||
* [[ | * Voice of [[K9 Mark 2|K9]] - [[John Leeson]] | ||
* [[June Turner]] - [[Robyn Moore]] | * [[June Turner]] - [[Robyn Moore]] | ||
* [[Thorne]] - [[Jared Robinsen]] | * [[Thorne]] - [[Jared Robinsen]] | ||
* [[Marcus (Mutant Copper)|Marcus]] - [[Thomas Calder]] | * [[Marcus (Mutant Copper)|Marcus]] - [[Thomas Calder]] | ||
* [[Birdie]] - [[Josh Norbido]] | * [[Birdie]] - [[Josh Norbido]] | ||
* [[Birdie]] | * Voice of [[Birdie]] - [[Peter Kent]] | ||
''Robert Moloney, Keegan Joyce, Philippa Coulthard, Daniel Webber and John Leeson are all credited in the opening of the episode and not the closing credits. With the exception of Leeson's credit, they are credited only by their name and not with their respective character's name attached.'' | |||
== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
* [[Writer]] - [[David O'Brien]] | * [[Writer]] - [[David O'Brien]] | ||
* [[Director]] - [[James Bogle]] | * [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[James Bogle]] | ||
* [[Producer]]s - [[Penny Wall]], [[Richard Stewart]], [[Simon Barnes]] | * [[Producer]]s - [[Penny Wall]], [[Richard Stewart]], [[Simon Barnes]] | ||
* [[Executive producer]]s - [[Jim Howell]], [[Grant Bradley]], [[Steve Robbins]] | * [[Executive producer]]s - [[Jim Howell]], [[Grant Bradley]], [[Steve Robbins]] | ||
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* Music by - [[Christopher Elves]] | * Music by - [[Christopher Elves]] | ||
* K9 theme music by - [[Michael Lira]] | * K9 theme music by - [[Michael Lira]] | ||
* [[Editor]] - [[Patrick Stewart]] | * [[Editor]] - [[Patrick Stewart (editor)|Patrick Stewart]] | ||
* Casting - [[Faith Martin]] and associates | * Casting - [[Faith Martin]] and associates | ||
* Episodic casting - [[Lisa Maloney]] | * Episodic casting - [[Lisa Maloney]] | ||
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* [[Costume Designer]] - [[Joanne Thompson]] | * [[Costume Designer]] - [[Joanne Thompson]] | ||
* Makeup Designer - [[Sharon Robbins]] | * Makeup Designer - [[Sharon Robbins]] | ||
* [[Puppeteer]] - [[David Pawsey]] | * [[Puppeteer (crew)|Puppeteer]] - [[David Pawsey]] | ||
* [[Location Manager]] - [[Charles Boyle]] | * [[Location Manager]] - [[Charles Boyle]] | ||
* Sound Recordist - [[Ian Grant]] | * Sound Recordist - [[Ian Grant]] | ||
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* Unit Manager - [[Graeme Suhr]] | * Unit Manager - [[Graeme Suhr]] | ||
* Post Production Facility - [[Cutting Edge Australia]] | * Post Production Facility - [[Cutting Edge Australia]] | ||
* Head of Post Production - [[John Lee]] | * Head of Post Production - [[John Lee (post-production)|John Lee]] | ||
* Sound Design - [[Warren Pearson]] | * Sound Design - [[Warren Pearson]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
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== | == Notes == | ||
* This episode aired on the same day in the [[UK]] as the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episode | * This episode aired on the same day in the [[UK]] as the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episode [[TV]]: {{cs|The Hungry Earth (TV story)}}. | ||
* Although [[K9]] has shown emotions in previous episodes and in ''[[Doctor Who]]'', here he has a negative attitude towards them, reminiscent of the [[Cybermen]]. | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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=== Production errors === | === Production errors === | ||
{{K9 discontinuity}} | |||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Starkey mentions his time in the [[virtual reality detention facility]], from which he escaped at the start of [[TV]]: {{cs|Regeneration (TV story)}}. | |||
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== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
This episode is featured in the following DVD sets: | This episode is featured in the following DVD sets: | ||
* Series One complete box set, released in Australia on [[29 September (releases)|29 September]] [[2010]]. [http://tardis-base.blogspot.com/2010/08/k9-complete-first-series.html] | * Series One complete box set, released in Australia on [[29 September (releases)|29 September]] [[2010 (releases)|2010]]. [http://tardis-base.blogspot.com/2010/08/k9-complete-first-series.html] | ||
* ''K9: Series 1: Volume 2'', containing episodes 13–26, released in the UK and US on [[18 April (releases)|18 April]] [[2011]]. [http://merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/k9-complete-series-1-13-episodes/], [http://www.amazon.com/K9-Series-1-Vol/dp/B004EJ006M/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_b] | * ''K9: Series 1: Volume 2'', containing episodes 13–26, released in the UK and US on [[18 April (releases)|18 April]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]]. [http://merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/k9-complete-series-1-13-episodes/], [http://www.amazon.com/K9-Series-1-Vol/dp/B004EJ006M/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_b] | ||
* ''K9: Ultimate Collectors Edition'', containing the full first series, | * ''K9: Ultimate Collectors Edition'', containing the full first series, was released in the UK on [[11 June (releases)|11 June]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]]. [http://www.amazon.co.uk/K9-Complete-Box-Set-DVD/dp/B0076WI3C2/ref=sr_1_4?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1339049905&sr=1-4] | ||
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File:Dvd-k9complete.jpg|Complete Boxset<br />(Region 4, Australia) | File:Dvd-k9complete.jpg|Complete Boxset<br />(Region 4, Australia) | ||
File:K9 Series 1 Vol 2 DVD.jpg|Series 1, Volume 2<br />(Region 0, sold in UK and US) | File:K9 Series 1 Vol 2 DVD.jpg|Series 1, Volume 2<br />(Region 0, sold in UK and US) | ||
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