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|image = P.S..JPG | |image = P.S..JPG | ||
|season number = Series 7 (Doctor Who) | |season number = Series 7 (Doctor Who 2005) | ||
|main character = [[Brian Williams|Brian]], [[Anthony Williams|Anthony]] | |main character = [[Brian Williams|Brian]], [[Anthony Williams|Anthony]] | ||
|featuring = [[Rory Williams|Rory]], [[Amelia Williams|Amelia]], [[Eleventh Doctor]] | |featuring = [[Rory Williams|Rory]], [[Amelia Williams|Amelia]], [[Eleventh Doctor]] | ||
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'''''P.S.''''' was a short animated coda to the events of ''[[The Angels Take Manhattan (TV story)|The Angels Take Manhattan]]''. | '''''P.S.''''' was a short animated coda to the events of ''[[The Angels Take Manhattan (TV story)|The Angels Take Manhattan]]''. | ||
According to writer [[Chris Chibnall]], it was originally intended to be a live-action [[DVD]] extra, but the unavailability of actor [[Mark Williams]] meant it couldn't be filmed,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140306065438/https://twitter.com/ChrisChibnall/status/257087302935920640 Chris Chibnall's clarification of the nature of this scene]</ref> so instead its storyboards were animated and narration was commissioned from [[Arthur Darvill]]. Ultimately, the scene was released as a webcast by the [[ | According to writer [[Chris Chibnall]], it was originally intended to be a live-action [[DVD]] extra, but the unavailability of actor [[Mark Williams]] meant it couldn't be filmed,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140306065438/https://twitter.com/ChrisChibnall/status/257087302935920640 Chris Chibnall's clarification of the nature of this scene]</ref> so instead its storyboards were animated and narration was commissioned from [[Arthur Darvill]]. Ultimately, the scene was released as a webcast by the [[BBC]] following the broadcast of ''The Angels Take Manhattan''. | ||
Narratively, this scene is meant to give [[Rory Williams]]'s character closure, and by extension, show that he and his wife [[Amy Pond]] would live out a happy life in [[20th century]] [[New York City]]. It would be the final performance of Arthur Darvill as Rory until the release of ''[[Rory's Story (webcast)|Rory's Story]]''. | Narratively, this scene is meant to give [[Rory Williams]]'s character closure, and by extension, show that he and his wife [[Amy Pond]] would live out a happy life in [[20th century]] [[New York City]]. It would be the final performance of Arthur Darvill as Rory until the release of ''[[Rory's Story (webcast)|Rory's Story]]''. | ||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Anthony Williams]] | * [[Anthony Williams]] | ||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
''to be added'' | |||
== Notes == | |||
* A behind the scenes look at this mini-episode, titled ''After the Angels'', was included in ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'' [[DWA 293|#293]]. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* ''P.S.'' includes a portion of a scene from [[TV]]: | * ''P.S.'' includes a portion of a scene from [[TV]]: {{cs|The Power of Three (TV story)}}. | ||
* This mini-episode directly follows [[TV]]: | * This mini-episode directly follows the events of [[TV]]: {{cs|The Angels Take Manhattan (TV story)}} | ||
* Anthony Williams would later be referenced in many stories from [[PROSE]]: | * Anthony Williams would later be referenced in many stories from [[PROSE]]: {{cs|About the Authors (feature)}} to [[GAME]]: {{cs|The Lonely Assassins (video game)}}. In particular, [[WC]]: {{cs|Rory's Story (webcast)}} is an overt sequel to this minisode, with Rory and Amy's life in [[New York City]] being expanded upon with focus on the adoption of Anthony. | ||
== Home video release == | == Home video release == | ||
* To date, no home video release has occurred, with ''P.S.'' being omitted from both the UK and North American editions of the Series 7 DVD and Blu-ray box set. | * To date, no home video release has occurred, with ''P.S.'' being omitted from both the UK and North American editions of the Series 7 DVD and Blu-ray box set. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00zn6ff The video on the ''Doctor Who'' website] | * [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00zn6ff The video on the ''Doctor Who'' website] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:15, 8 September 2024
P.S. was a short animated coda to the events of The Angels Take Manhattan.
According to writer Chris Chibnall, it was originally intended to be a live-action DVD extra, but the unavailability of actor Mark Williams meant it couldn't be filmed,[1] so instead its storyboards were animated and narration was commissioned from Arthur Darvill. Ultimately, the scene was released as a webcast by the BBC following the broadcast of The Angels Take Manhattan.
Narratively, this scene is meant to give Rory Williams's character closure, and by extension, show that he and his wife Amy Pond would live out a happy life in 20th century New York City. It would be the final performance of Arthur Darvill as Rory until the release of Rory's Story.
Synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]
Brian Williams receives an emotional letter from his son.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor leaves with Amy and Rory after having dinner with them and Brian.
A week later, Brian answers a knock at the door from an American man, who passes Brian a letter and walks in. The visitor waits in the hall while Brian sits in the living room and reads the letter. It is from Rory, and it says that he and Amy were permanently trapped in the past in New York City. However, Rory assures his father that they lived happily together for the rest of their lives, and in 1946 they adopted a son named Anthony — the man who delivered the letter. Rory also tells Brian that he misses him and loves him, and he understands how weird it must be to have a grandson who is older than he is. Brian goes into the hall to see Anthony, who offers a handshake. Brian hugs him instead.
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
(In order of appearance)
- Brian Williams (archive footage)
- Amy Pond - Karen Gillan (archive footage)
- Eleventh Doctor - Matt Smith (archive footage)
- Rory Williams – Arthur Darvill (voiceover and archive footage)
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- A behind the scenes look at this mini-episode, titled After the Angels, was included in Doctor Who Adventures #293.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- P.S. includes a portion of a scene from TV: The Power of Three [+]Loading...["The Power of Three (TV story)"].
- This mini-episode directly follows the events of TV: The Angels Take Manhattan [+]Loading...["The Angels Take Manhattan (TV story)"]
- Anthony Williams would later be referenced in many stories from PROSE: About the Authors [+]Loading...["About the Authors (feature)"] to GAME: The Lonely Assassins [+]Loading...["The Lonely Assassins (video game)"]. In particular, WC: Rory's Story [+]Loading...["Rory's Story (webcast)"] is an overt sequel to this minisode, with Rory and Amy's life in New York City being expanded upon with focus on the adoption of Anthony.
Home video release[[edit] | [edit source]]
- To date, no home video release has occurred, with P.S. being omitted from both the UK and North American editions of the Series 7 DVD and Blu-ray box set.
