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|broadcast date = | |broadcast date = 11 September 2015 | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first prequel to the [[Series 9 (Doctor Who 2005)|ninth series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', which was released on [[11 September (releases)|11 September]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] on the Doctor Who website and [[BBC iPlayer]]. | |||
It introduced the [[confession dial]], a device pertaining to the Doctor's secretive past which would play an important role in the climactic events of Series 9, and saw the return of [[Ohila]] and the [[Sisterhood of Karn]] from ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', and their first appearance in a post-[[Last Great Time War]] setting. | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
The [[Twelfth Doctor]] has returned to [[Karn]] and discusses the nature of friends and enemies with [[Ohila]], the leader of the [[Sisterhood of Karn]]. The two discuss an invitation given to [[ | The [[Twelfth Doctor]] has returned to [[Karn]], and discusses the nature of friends and enemies with [[Ohila]], the leader of the [[Sisterhood of Karn]]. The two discuss an invitation given to the Doctor by [[Davros|someone]] who the Doctor has known for a long time, but has been enemies with for all that time. | ||
Ohila | Ohila does not believe the Doctor when he says he will not visit "him", and continues to question his reasons. Eventually the Doctor says he will go "soon", and gives Ohila a [[confession dial]] that he says she knows [[Missy|who to give it to]]. The Doctor comments that he should go and meditate somewhere and then leaves the meeting spot. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Ohila]] - [[Clare Higgins]] | * [[Ohila]] - [[Clare Higgins]] | ||
== | == Crew == | ||
* | * [[Writer]] - [[Steven Moffat]] | ||
* [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Hettie MacDonald]] | |||
* [[Producer]] - [[Peter Bennett]] | |||
* [[Executive Producer]]s - Steven Moffat, [[Brian Minchin]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
* The Doctor claims that an [[enemy]] is "just a [[friend]] you don't really know yet". | |||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* This is the first prequel, mini-episode | * This is the first prequel, mini-episode and webcast to feature the Twelfth Doctor. | ||
* This is the first | * This prologue is included in the shooting script for ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'' that was released by the BBC Writersroom, indicating it was originally intended to be a part of the episode proper but was cut during the editing process. In the script, the scene takes place immediately after [[Colony Sarff]] speaks to Ohila and departs. | ||
** The placement of this minisode becomes apparent during the episode itself. | |||
* This is Ohila's first appearance that is contemporary with the show's ongoing narrative, rather than in the Doctor's past. | |||
* The Doctor's line to Ohila, "Look after the universe for me, I've put a lot of work into it", is identical to a line used in the [[1999 (releases)|1999]] [[Comic Relief]] ''Doctor Who'' special ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death (TV story)|The Curse of Fatal Death]]'', a story also written by Steven Moffat. The line in question was spoken by that universe's version of the [[Twelfth Doctor (The Curse of Fatal Death)|Twelfth Doctor]] as he was dying. He asked his [[companion]] [[Emma (The Curse of Fatal Death)|Emma]], and [[The Master (The Curse of Fatal Death)|the Master]], to do the same. | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
* The video | * The video received over a hundred thousand views on [[YouTube]] within a week of release. | ||
=== Filming locations === | === Filming locations === | ||
' | * This story was filmed in the Taff's Well [[quarry]] in [[Cardiff]], [[Wales]]. | ||
=== Production errors === | === Production errors === | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor | * The Doctor's [[Fourth Doctor|fourth incarnation]] first met the [[Sisterhood of Karn]] and helped them when their flame was running out and [[Morbius]] was on the planet. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'') They later tried to prevent Morbius' resurrection; failing to do this, they saved the Eighth Doctor after he threw himself and Morbius into the core of Karn. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Sisters of the Flame (audio story)|Sisters of the Flame]]'' / ''[[The Vengeance of Morbius (audio story)|The Vengeance of Morbius]]''). The Doctor met Ohila in his [[Eighth Doctor|eighth incarnation]] after the Sisterhood temporarily revived him from a fatal gunship crash. Ohila then gave him the means to [[regenerate]] into his [[War Doctor|war incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'') | ||
* The Doctor | * The person the Doctor is avoiding is later revealed to be [[Davros]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'') | ||
* The | * The Confession Dial is later revealed to have been intended for [[Missy]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'') | ||
* Ohila is aware | * The Doctor said he would "probably go meditate on a rock" after leaving Karn. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Doctor's Meditation (TV story)|The Doctor's Meditation]]'') | ||
* Ohila is aware of the Doctor's tendency to lie. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Big Bang (TV story)|The Big Bang]]'', ''[[Let's Kill Hitler (TV story)|Let's Kill Hitler]]'', ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]'') | |||
== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
=== DVD releases === | |||
Included as a special feature on 'The Complete Ninth Series' Doctor Who box set. | |||
=== Blu-ray releases === | === Blu-ray releases === | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
=== Digital releases === | |||
In the United Kingdom, this story is available on [[BBC iPlayer]] as part of Series 9. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* | * [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0326qkd The prequel on the ''Doctor Who'' website] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 25 April 2024
- You may be looking for other stories titled Prologue.
Prologue was the first prequel to the ninth series of Doctor Who, which was released on 11 September 2015 on the Doctor Who website and BBC iPlayer.
It introduced the confession dial, a device pertaining to the Doctor's secretive past which would play an important role in the climactic events of Series 9, and saw the return of Ohila and the Sisterhood of Karn from The Night of the Doctor, and their first appearance in a post-Last Great Time War setting.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Twelfth Doctor has returned to Karn, and discusses the nature of friends and enemies with Ohila, the leader of the Sisterhood of Karn. The two discuss an invitation given to the Doctor by someone who the Doctor has known for a long time, but has been enemies with for all that time.
Ohila does not believe the Doctor when he says he will not visit "him", and continues to question his reasons. Eventually the Doctor says he will go "soon", and gives Ohila a confession dial that he says she knows who to give it to. The Doctor comments that he should go and meditate somewhere and then leaves the meeting spot.
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Writer - Steven Moffat
- Director - Hettie MacDonald
- Producer - Peter Bennett
- Executive Producers - Steven Moffat, Brian Minchin
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This is the first prequel, mini-episode and webcast to feature the Twelfth Doctor.
- This prologue is included in the shooting script for The Magician's Apprentice that was released by the BBC Writersroom, indicating it was originally intended to be a part of the episode proper but was cut during the editing process. In the script, the scene takes place immediately after Colony Sarff speaks to Ohila and departs.
- The placement of this minisode becomes apparent during the episode itself.
- This is Ohila's first appearance that is contemporary with the show's ongoing narrative, rather than in the Doctor's past.
- The Doctor's line to Ohila, "Look after the universe for me, I've put a lot of work into it", is identical to a line used in the 1999 Comic Relief Doctor Who special The Curse of Fatal Death, a story also written by Steven Moffat. The line in question was spoken by that universe's version of the Twelfth Doctor as he was dying. He asked his companion Emma, and the Master, to do the same.
Ratings[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The video received over a hundred thousand views on YouTube within a week of release.
Filming locations[[edit] | [edit source]]
Production errors[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor's fourth incarnation first met the Sisterhood of Karn and helped them when their flame was running out and Morbius was on the planet. (TV: The Brain of Morbius) They later tried to prevent Morbius' resurrection; failing to do this, they saved the Eighth Doctor after he threw himself and Morbius into the core of Karn. (AUDIO: Sisters of the Flame / The Vengeance of Morbius). The Doctor met Ohila in his eighth incarnation after the Sisterhood temporarily revived him from a fatal gunship crash. Ohila then gave him the means to regenerate into his war incarnation. (TV: The Night of the Doctor)
- The person the Doctor is avoiding is later revealed to be Davros. (TV: The Magician's Apprentice)
- The Confession Dial is later revealed to have been intended for Missy. (TV: The Magician's Apprentice)
- The Doctor said he would "probably go meditate on a rock" after leaving Karn. (TV: The Doctor's Meditation)
- Ohila is aware of the Doctor's tendency to lie. (TV: The Big Bang, Let's Kill Hitler, The Wedding of River Song)
Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
DVD releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
Included as a special feature on 'The Complete Ninth Series' Doctor Who box set.
Blu-ray releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Digital releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the United Kingdom, this story is available on BBC iPlayer as part of Series 9.
