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}}The '''prequel to ''Asylum of the Daleks''''' was the 2nd prequel of the [[series 7 (Doctor Who)|seventh series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It was released on [[iTunes]].  
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The '''prequel to ''Asylum of the Daleks''''' was the 2nd prequel of the [[series 7 (Doctor Who 2005)|seventh series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', more specifically ''[[Asylum of the Daleks (TV story)|Asylum of the Daleks]]''. It was released onto the US {{w|iTunes Store}} and {{w|Amazon Instant Video}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/09/prequel-asylum-of-the-daleks-usa-exclusive-030912004716.html|title=Prequel to Asylum of the Daleks - USA exclusive|author=Harry Ward|date of source=September 03, 2012|website name= Doctor Who News|accessdate=3rd September 2012}}</ref>


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
The Doctor receives a message from a mysterious hooded stranger – a woman called Darla Von Karlsen wants to meet him…
The Doctor receives a message from a mysterious hooded stranger – a woman called Darla Von Karlsen wants to meet him...


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
[[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]] was sitting in a tea shop, enjoying a cup of [[tea]] and a [[Jammy Dodger]]. He glanced at the table next to him and paused when he spotted a mysterious hooded figure at the end of the table facing him. He turned to face in front of him again, but suddenly the figure was sitting at his table.
[[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]] is sitting in a [[tea room]], enjoying an afternoon [[tea]] with [[scone]]s, [[cream]] and [[jam]]. He glances at the table next to him and pauses when he spots a mysterious hooded figure at the end of the table facing him. He turns to face forward again, but suddenly the figure is sitting at his table.


The hooded figure, whose face cannot be seen, said that a woman wants to meet him. The Doctor tried to brush it off, saying that's nice, but [[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|he is married]], and doesn't discuss his work in public. The hooded figure said that he knows that and waved his hand; suddenly, the cafe is empty.
The hooded figure, whose face cannot be seen, says that a woman wants to meet him. The Doctor tries to brush it off, saying that's nice, but [[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|he is married]], and doesn't discuss his work in public. The hooded figure said that he knows that and waved his hand; suddenly, the cafe is empty.


The Doctor, intrigued now, asked the hooded figure who it was, but the figure merely replied it was a messenger for a woman named [[Darla Von Karlsen]]. The Doctor said he never heard of her and, standing to leave, found himself in a dark room. The Doctor now realized that this message was a form of [[Telepathy|psychic projection]] and he was dreaming. The figure asked him if he knew where the room was, but the Doctor ignored him and tried to figure out how to break the message. He tried to wake himself up and came to in a chair on a beach, but almost immediately the figure told him he was still dreaming.
The Doctor, intrigued now, asks the hooded figure who it is, but the figure merely replies it is a messenger for a woman named [[Darla von Karlsen]]. The Doctor says he never heard of her and, standing to leave, finds himself in a dark room. The Doctor now realises that this message is a form of [[Telepathy|psychic projection]] and he is dreaming. The figure asks him if he knows where the room is, but the Doctor ignores him and tries to figure out how to break the message. He tries to wake himself up and comes to in a chair on a beach, but almost immediately the figure tells him he is still dreaming.


He floated in space with the hooded figure, who gave him space-time coordinates and explained that Darla wanted help saving her daughter. He asked the Doctor if he recognized the planet coordinates; the Doctor was visibly shaken by them. The hooded figure tried to make him say the name of the planet, but the Doctor refused. Unrelenting, the figure pushed him to say it until he woke up in the [[Console room|console room]] of the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]], whispering the name of the planet: [[Skaro]].
He floats in space with the hooded figure, who gives him space-time coordinates and explains that Darla wants help saving her daughter. He asks the Doctor if he recognises the planet coordinates; the Doctor is visibly shaken by them. The hooded figure tries to make him say the name of the planet, but the Doctor refuses. Unrelenting, the figure pushes him to say it until he wakes up in the [[console room]] of [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], whispering the name of the planet: [[Skaro]].


== Cast ==
== Uncredited cast ==
* [[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Matt Smith]] (''uncredited'')
:''No cast was formally credited in this production. However, [[DWMSE 33]]'s coverage of the piece gives this as the cast:''
:* [[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Matt Smith]]
:* [[Hooded figure (Asylum of the Daleks Prequel)|Hooded figure]] - [[Barnaby Edwards]]
:* [[Waitress (Asylum of the Daleks Prequel)|Waitress]] - [[Marina Baibara]]
:* Tea room guests - [[Val Rapley]], [[Dave Rapley]], [[Robert Davidson]], [[Claire Delaney]], [[Trish Dichler]], [[Kathryn Edwards]], [[Dennis Gregory]], [[Peter Guiney]]


== Crew ==
== Crew ==
''to be added''
''to be added''


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
''to be added''
=== Foods and beverages ===
* The Doctor has traditional British afternoon [[tea]], consisting of tea, [[scone]]s, [[jam]] and clotted [[cream]].


== Story notes ==
== Story notes ==
* This prequel was only made available to those with a season pass [[iTunes]] subscribers who lived in America.  
* This prequel was only initially made available to those with a season pass for [[Series 7 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 7]] on the US {{w|iTunes Store}} or {{w|Amazon Instant Video}} subscribers who lived in the United States.


=== Ratings ===
=== Ratings ===
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=== Filming locations ===
=== Filming locations ===
''to be added''
The [[tea room]] in Doctor's head is [[The Plan]] in Cardiff, {{w|Morgan Arcade}}.


=== Production errors ===
=== Production errors ===
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== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The Doctor has a [[Jammy Dodger]] at the tea shop in his mind. ([[DW]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks (TV story)|Victory of the Daleks]]'', ''[[The Impossible Astronaut (TV story)|The Impossible Astronaut]]'')
* The Doctor describes himself as married. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]'')
* The Doctor describes himself as married. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]'')
* The last time the Doctor realised that Skaro was the source of a dilemma, he was similarly visibly shaken. ([[TV]]: ''[[Daleks in Manhattan (TV story)|Daleks in Manhattan]]'')
* The last time [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] realized that Skaro was the source of a dilemma, he was similarly visibly shaken. ([[DW]]: ''[[Daleks in Manhattan (TV story)|Daleks in Manhattan]]'')
* This would not be the last time a sinister, [[Colony Sarff|hooded messenger]] would summon the Doctor to Skaro. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'')


== Home video releases ==
== Home video releases ==
=== DVD releases ===
[[File:Doctor Who Complete Seventh Series UK DVD Cover.jpg|thumb|Complete Seventh Series DVD Cover]]
This mini-episode was released as part of The Complete Seventh Series on DVD and Blu Ray on September 24, 2013.


=== DVD releases ===
''to be added''
=== Blu-ray releases ===
=== Blu-ray releases ===
''to be added''
''to be added''


== External links ==
== External links ==
''to be added''
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00951A78U Amazon.com - Asylum of the Daleks prequel] (US only)
* [http://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/prequel-asylum-of-the-daleks/id550458833?i=557925302 iTunes - TV Shows - Doctor Who, Season 7, Pt. 1] (US only)


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The prequel to Asylum of the Daleks was the 2nd prequel of the seventh series of Doctor Who, more specifically Asylum of the Daleks. It was released onto the US iTunes Store and Amazon Instant Video.[1]

Synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Doctor receives a message from a mysterious hooded stranger – a woman called Darla Von Karlsen wants to meet him...

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Doctor is sitting in a tea room, enjoying an afternoon tea with scones, cream and jam. He glances at the table next to him and pauses when he spots a mysterious hooded figure at the end of the table facing him. He turns to face forward again, but suddenly the figure is sitting at his table.

The hooded figure, whose face cannot be seen, says that a woman wants to meet him. The Doctor tries to brush it off, saying that's nice, but he is married, and doesn't discuss his work in public. The hooded figure said that he knows that and waved his hand; suddenly, the cafe is empty.

The Doctor, intrigued now, asks the hooded figure who it is, but the figure merely replies it is a messenger for a woman named Darla von Karlsen. The Doctor says he never heard of her and, standing to leave, finds himself in a dark room. The Doctor now realises that this message is a form of psychic projection and he is dreaming. The figure asks him if he knows where the room is, but the Doctor ignores him and tries to figure out how to break the message. He tries to wake himself up and comes to in a chair on a beach, but almost immediately the figure tells him he is still dreaming.

He floats in space with the hooded figure, who gives him space-time coordinates and explains that Darla wants help saving her daughter. He asks the Doctor if he recognises the planet coordinates; the Doctor is visibly shaken by them. The hooded figure tries to make him say the name of the planet, but the Doctor refuses. Unrelenting, the figure pushes him to say it until he wakes up in the console room of the TARDIS, whispering the name of the planet: Skaro.

Uncredited cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

No cast was formally credited in this production. However, DWMSE 33's coverage of the piece gives this as the cast:

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

Foods and beverages[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Doctor has traditional British afternoon tea, consisting of tea, scones, jam and clotted cream.

Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Ratings[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Filming locations[[edit] | [edit source]]

The tea room in Doctor's head is The Plan in Cardiff, Morgan Arcade.

Production errors[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

DVD releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

Complete Seventh Series DVD Cover

This mini-episode was released as part of The Complete Seventh Series on DVD and Blu Ray on September 24, 2013.

Blu-ray releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. Harry Ward (September 03, 2012). Prequel to Asylum of the Daleks - USA exclusive. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 3rd September 2012.