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{{first pic|Beatles on time-space visualiser.jpg|[[The Beatles]] performing "Ticket to Ride." ([[TV]]: | {{first pic|Beatles on time-space visualiser.jpg|[[The Beatles]] performing "Ticket to Ride." ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Chase (TV story)}})}} | ||
'''"Ticket to Ride"''' was a popular rock and roll song by [[the Beatles]]. | '''"Ticket to Ride"''' was a popular rock and roll song by [[the Beatles]]. | ||
The [[First Doctor]] | They performed the song on the [[13 May]] [[1965]] instalment of ''[[Top of the Pops]]''. The [[First Doctor]] and his [[Companion|companions]] [[Vicki Pallister]], [[Ian Chesterton]] and [[Barbara Wright]] watched it via the [[Time-Space Visualiser]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Chase (TV story)}}) According to [[Dalek Survival Guide|one account]] which claimed that the Visualiser was a [[hoax]], the people seen on the Visualiser were not the genuine historical figures but [[human]] [[slave]]s of the [[Pursuer-Dalek]]s who were made to re-enact the event as a deception for the Doctor and his [[companion]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Dalek Survival Guide (novel)}}) | ||
In [[1872]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] led the crew of the ''[[Tweed]]'' in singing "Ticket to Ride. | In [[1872]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] led the crew of the ''[[Tweed]]'' in singing "Ticket to Ride". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Eye of Heaven (novel)}}) | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* Licensing issues involving the use of this song were often cited as a reason for ''The Chase'' being delayed in its [[DVD releases|DVD release]]. The DVD release eventually was announced, but with this song removed from releases outside [[Region 2]].[http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2010/03/no-beatles-outside-europe.html] | * Licensing issues involving the use of this song were often cited as a reason for ''The Chase'' being delayed in its [[DVD releases|DVD release]]. The DVD release eventually was announced, but with this song removed from releases outside [[Region 2]].[http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2010/03/no-beatles-outside-europe.html] | ||
* The footage used of the Beatles came from a ''Top of the Pops'' performance. As the original episode has been deleted, the shots used in the ''Doctor Who'' episode is the only known surviving footage of this particular performance, although as noted above the footage has been rendered (officially) inaccessible in many parts of the worlds. | * The footage used of the Beatles came from a ''Top of the Pops'' performance. As the original episode has been deleted, the shots used in the ''Doctor Who'' episode is the only known surviving footage of this particular performance, although as noted above the footage has been rendered (officially) inaccessible in many parts of the worlds. | ||
* Originally, [[Verity Lambert]] and her team wanted the Beatles to perform the song as old men. Beatles manager Brian Epstein vetoed the idea, offering the ''Doctor Who'' production team the ''Top of the Pops'' footage instead. ([[BBC DVD]]: | * Originally, [[Verity Lambert]] and her team wanted the Beatles to perform the song as old men. Beatles manager Brian Epstein vetoed the idea, offering the ''Doctor Who'' production team the ''Top of the Pops'' footage instead. ([[BBC DVD]]: {{cs|The Chase (TV story)}}) | ||
{{The Beatles}} | {{The Beatles}} | ||
[[Category:Songs from the real world]] | [[Category:Songs from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:The Beatles songs]] | [[Category:The Beatles songs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:24, 27 June 2024
"Ticket to Ride" was a popular rock and roll song by the Beatles.
They performed the song on the 13 May 1965 instalment of Top of the Pops. The First Doctor and his companions Vicki Pallister, Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright watched it via the Time-Space Visualiser. (TV: The Chase [+]Loading...["The Chase (TV story)"]) According to one account which claimed that the Visualiser was a hoax, the people seen on the Visualiser were not the genuine historical figures but human slaves of the Pursuer-Daleks who were made to re-enact the event as a deception for the Doctor and his companions. (PROSE: Dalek Survival Guide [+]Loading...["Dalek Survival Guide (novel)"])
In 1872, the Fourth Doctor led the crew of the Tweed in singing "Ticket to Ride". (PROSE: Eye of Heaven [+]Loading...["Eye of Heaven (novel)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Licensing issues involving the use of this song were often cited as a reason for The Chase being delayed in its DVD release. The DVD release eventually was announced, but with this song removed from releases outside Region 2.[1]
- The footage used of the Beatles came from a Top of the Pops performance. As the original episode has been deleted, the shots used in the Doctor Who episode is the only known surviving footage of this particular performance, although as noted above the footage has been rendered (officially) inaccessible in many parts of the worlds.
- Originally, Verity Lambert and her team wanted the Beatles to perform the song as old men. Beatles manager Brian Epstein vetoed the idea, offering the Doctor Who production team the Top of the Pops footage instead. (BBC DVD: The Chase [+]Loading...["The Chase (TV story)"])
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