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{{Infobox Individual
{{Infobox Individual
|name= Ricky Smith
|image      = Ricky Smith close up.jpg
|alias=
|species    = Human
|image=Ricky.jpg
|father      = Jackson Smith (Pete's World)
|species=Human
|grandparent = Rita-Anne Smith (Pete's World)
|origin=[[Pete's World|Parallel Earth]]
|origin     = [[London (Pete's World)|London]]
|first= Tardisode 5
|affiliation = The Preachers
|appearances= [[WC]]: ''[[Tardisode 5]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]''/''[[The Age of Steel]]''
|first       = Tardisode 5
|actor=Noel Clarke
|appearances = {{Il|[[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]''|[[WC]]: ''[[Secret Code (webcast)|Secret Code]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]''}}
|actor       = Noel Clarke
}}
}}
'''Ricky Smith''' was [[Mickey Smith]]'s equivalent in [[Pete's World|an alternative universe]], and fought [[Cybus Industries]].
{{counterparts |name=Mickey Smith
|2=Ricky Smith |d2=Pete's World
|3=Mickey Smith (Rob Tyler's universe)
}}
'''Ricky Smith''' was [[Mickey Smith]]'s counterpart in [[Pete's World|a parallel universe]]. He was the leader of [[the Preachers]] and fought [[Cybus Industries]].


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
=== Early life ===
Ricky and Mickey had similar upbringings. Their respective fathers, each named [[Jackson Smith (Pete's World)|Jackson Smith]], a [[Key cutter|keycutter]] working on [[Clifton's Parade]], ran off to [[Spain]] and left each of them at an early age. While Mickey's grandmother [[Rita-Anne Smith|Rita-Anne]], who had raised him, died around [[2002]] after tripping on loose carpeting and falling down a flight of stairs, Ricky's [[Rita-Anne Smith (Pete's World)|version of his grandmother]] still lived, though she felt neglected by him. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)}})
Ricky and Mickey had similar upbringings. Their respective fathers, each named [[Jackson Smith (Pete's World)|Jackson Smith]], left each of them at an early age. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'')


=== Later life ===
Ricky belonged to, and had assumed leadership of, [[the Preachers]], a guerrilla band who opposed [[John Lumic]], [[Cybus Industries]], and the Cybermen Lumic had created. He had also learned how to use an [[AK-47]]. ([[WC]]: {{cs|Tardisode 5}}, [[TV]]: {{cs|Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Age of Steel (TV story)}})
While Mickey's grandmother [[Rita-Anne Smith|Rita-Anne]], who had raised him, died in [[2002]] after tripping on loose carpeting and falling down a flight of stairs, Ricky's [[Rita-Anne Smith (Pete's World)|version of his grandmother]] still lived, though she felt neglected by him. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'')


Ricky belonged to, and had assumed leadership of, [[the Preachers]], a guerilla band who opposed John Lumic, [[Cybus Industries]], and the Cybermen Lumic had created. He had also learned how to use an AK-47. ([[WC]]: ''[[Tardisode 5]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'', ''[[The Age of Steel]]'')
Yet, as he later admitted, his boasted title as "London's most wanted" ([[TV]]: {{cs|Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)}}, [[WC]]: {{cs|Secret Code (webcast)}}) came from having unpaid parking tickets all over London. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Age of Steel (TV story)}})


Yet as he later admitted, his boasted title as "London's most wanted" ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'') came from having unpaid parking tickets all over London. He said he viewed parking violations as another way to strike back at the system. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel]]'') Previously a person known as [[Thin Jimmy]] had held the title of most wanted in London.
[[File:Ricky deleted.jpg|thumb|left|Ricky is killed by the Cybermen. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'')]]
When Ricky met Mickey by accident at the Preachers' base, Ricky immediately suspected subterfuge. Mickey gained his counterpart's grudging trust and was brought along with the other Preachers in their van. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)}}) At some point, Ricky recorded a message for [[readers of whoisdoctorwho.co.uk|the readers]] of [[Defending the Earth!|Mickey's website]] in [[the Doctor's universe]], asking them to find [[binary9|a code]] on the [[Internet]] to take down Cybus. ([[WC]]: {{cs|Secret Code (webcast)}})


Ricky had a close relationship with another Preacher, [[Jake Simmonds]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'', ''[[The Age of Steel]]'')
He also gave the [[Tenth Doctor]] his trust, and the Preachers joined forces with the Doctor and his companions. Evading Cybermen, everyone split up, with Ricky and Mickey forming a group of two.
[[File:Ricky deleted.jpg|thumb|left|Ricky is killed by the Cybermen ([[TV]]: ''[[TV]]: ''[[Age of Steel]]'')]]
When Ricky met Mickey by accident at the Preachers' base, Ricky immediately suspected subterfuge. Mickey gained his counterpart's grudging trust and was brought along with the other Preachers in their van. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'') He also gave the [[Tenth Doctor]] his trust. The Preachers joined forces with Rose and the [[Tenth Doctor]]. Evading Cybermen, everyone split up, with Ricky and Mickey forming a group of two.


Ricky died while running from a Cyberman, electrocuted while trying to climb over a chain link fence as Mickey looked on helplessly from the other side. In his memory, Mickey decided to stay on the parallel Earth to take Ricky's role and help to liberate countries other than England from the Cybermen. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel]]'')
During the [[Battle of Battersea Power Station]], Ricky died while running from a Cyberman, electrocuted while trying to climb over a chain link fence as Mickey looked on helplessly from the other side. In his memory, Mickey decided to stay behind to take Ricky's role and help to liberate countries other than England from the Cybermen. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Age of Steel (TV story)}})


== Other references ==
== Personality ==
The [[Ninth Doctor]] had a habit of calling [[Mickey Smith]] "Ricky". ([[TV]]: ''[[World War Three]]'')
Ricky had a much more tough, take-charge demeanour than Mickey. Despite his militancy, Ricky cared deeply about his beliefs and treated his fellow Preachers with absolute respect. He also gave the Doctor and Mickey the benefit of the doubt. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Age of Steel (TV story)}})


== Personality ==
Ricky was understandably confused by the idea of someone looking exactly the same as him and who shared a similar childhood. Despite looking the same, however, Mickey recognised that Ricky was braver, to which he replied, "Oh yeah, ten times", although admitted that his counterpart wasn't that bad in comparison. He also took great pride in being "London's most wanted", though didn't make a habit of mentioning it was for parking tickets, despite seeing his actions as another way of striking at the system. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Age of Steel (TV story)}})
Ricky had a much more tough, take-charge demeanour than Mickey. Like the other Preachers, he wore an all-black, militaristic quasi-uniform. Despite his militancy, Ricky cared deeply about his beliefs and treated his fellow Preachers with absolute respect. He also gave the Doctor and Mickey the benefit of the doubt. Ricky showed no romantic interest in Rose, which would tend to support the idea that he had a relationship with Jake, but not proving that he did.


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
* Mickey Smith had a tattoo on his right arm. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]''). It is unknown if Ricky also had a tattoo there.
* It is never explained in the minisode ''[[Secret Code (webcast)|Secret Code]]'' how, or when, Ricky recorded his message for [[Defending the Earth!]].
* It was suggested by [[Russell T Davies]] that Ricky Smith share a kiss with Jake. This was not included in the final version or, indeed, filmed. A deleted scene available on the Series 2 box set has a scene from the end of ''[[The Age of Steel]]'' showing Mickey and Jake in the van, and when Mickey mentions how he may be different from Ricky, Jake mentions how Ricky was his boyfriend before he died, much to Mickey's shock.
* It was suggested by [[Russell T Davies]] that Ricky Smith share a kiss with Jake. This was not included in the final version or, indeed, filmed. A [[deleted scene]] available on the Series 2 box set has a scene from the end of ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'' showing Mickey and Jake in the van, and when Mickey mentions how he may be different from Ricky, Jake mentions how Ricky was his boyfriend before he died, much to Mickey's shock, causing him to say that he is "definitely not replacing him".
* Although Noel Clarke played both Mickey and Ricky, he was credited on both ''Rise of the Cybermen'' and ''The Age of Steel'' only as 'Mickey Smith'.
* Although Noel Clarke played both Mickey and Ricky, he was credited on both ''Rise of the Cybermen'' and ''The Age of Steel'' only as "Mickey Smith".


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Latest revision as of 16:20, 24 July 2023

Ricky Smith was Mickey Smith's counterpart in a parallel universe. He was the leader of the Preachers and fought Cybus Industries.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

Ricky and Mickey had similar upbringings. Their respective fathers, each named Jackson Smith, a keycutter working on Clifton's Parade, ran off to Spain and left each of them at an early age. While Mickey's grandmother Rita-Anne, who had raised him, died around 2002 after tripping on loose carpeting and falling down a flight of stairs, Ricky's version of his grandmother still lived, though she felt neglected by him. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen [+]Loading...["Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)"])

Ricky belonged to, and had assumed leadership of, the Preachers, a guerrilla band who opposed John Lumic, Cybus Industries, and the Cybermen Lumic had created. He had also learned how to use an AK-47. (WC: Tardisode 5 [+]Loading...["Tardisode 5"], TV: Rise of the Cybermen [+]Loading...["Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)"], The Age of Steel [+]Loading...["The Age of Steel (TV story)"])

Yet, as he later admitted, his boasted title as "London's most wanted" (TV: Rise of the Cybermen [+]Loading...["Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)"], WC: Secret Code [+]Loading...["Secret Code (webcast)"]) came from having unpaid parking tickets all over London. (TV: The Age of Steel [+]Loading...["The Age of Steel (TV story)"])

Ricky is killed by the Cybermen. (TV: The Age of Steel)

When Ricky met Mickey by accident at the Preachers' base, Ricky immediately suspected subterfuge. Mickey gained his counterpart's grudging trust and was brought along with the other Preachers in their van. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen [+]Loading...["Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)"]) At some point, Ricky recorded a message for the readers of Mickey's website in the Doctor's universe, asking them to find a code on the Internet to take down Cybus. (WC: Secret Code [+]Loading...["Secret Code (webcast)"])

He also gave the Tenth Doctor his trust, and the Preachers joined forces with the Doctor and his companions. Evading Cybermen, everyone split up, with Ricky and Mickey forming a group of two.

During the Battle of Battersea Power Station, Ricky died while running from a Cyberman, electrocuted while trying to climb over a chain link fence as Mickey looked on helplessly from the other side. In his memory, Mickey decided to stay behind to take Ricky's role and help to liberate countries other than England from the Cybermen. (TV: The Age of Steel [+]Loading...["The Age of Steel (TV story)"])

Personality[[edit] | [edit source]]

Ricky had a much more tough, take-charge demeanour than Mickey. Despite his militancy, Ricky cared deeply about his beliefs and treated his fellow Preachers with absolute respect. He also gave the Doctor and Mickey the benefit of the doubt. (TV: The Age of Steel [+]Loading...["The Age of Steel (TV story)"])

Ricky was understandably confused by the idea of someone looking exactly the same as him and who shared a similar childhood. Despite looking the same, however, Mickey recognised that Ricky was braver, to which he replied, "Oh yeah, ten times", although admitted that his counterpart wasn't that bad in comparison. He also took great pride in being "London's most wanted", though didn't make a habit of mentioning it was for parking tickets, despite seeing his actions as another way of striking at the system. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen [+]Loading...["Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)"], The Age of Steel [+]Loading...["The Age of Steel (TV story)"])

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • It is never explained in the minisode Secret Code how, or when, Ricky recorded his message for Defending the Earth!.
  • It was suggested by Russell T Davies that Ricky Smith share a kiss with Jake. This was not included in the final version or, indeed, filmed. A deleted scene available on the Series 2 box set has a scene from the end of The Age of Steel showing Mickey and Jake in the van, and when Mickey mentions how he may be different from Ricky, Jake mentions how Ricky was his boyfriend before he died, much to Mickey's shock, causing him to say that he is "definitely not replacing him".
  • Although Noel Clarke played both Mickey and Ricky, he was credited on both Rise of the Cybermen and The Age of Steel only as "Mickey Smith".
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