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The [[Spanish Civil War]] took place in the [[1930s]]. It saw two large political parties and their supporters fight for control of Spain. During this time, many previously small factions came into play. [[Anarchism|Anarchists]], [[Communism|communists]] and [[Fascism|fascists]] all took part in the war. | The [[Spanish Civil War]] took place in the [[1930s]]. It saw two large political parties and their supporters fight for control of Spain. During this time, many previously small factions came into play. [[Anarchism|Anarchists]], [[Communism|communists]] and [[Fascism|fascists]] all took part in the war. | ||
The [[Eighth Doctor]], [[Anji Kapoor]] and [[Fitz Kreiner]] visited Spain in [[1937]]. They stayed in the anarchist-held [[Barcelona]] while studying anomalies in history. ([[ | The [[Eighth Doctor]], [[Anji Kapoor]] and [[Fitz Kreiner]] visited Spain in [[1937]]. They stayed in the anarchist-held [[Barcelona]] while studying anomalies in history. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[History 101]]'') | ||
In [[1985]], a [[Sontaran]]-[[Androgum]] group landed in [[Seville]], taking over a local villa. One of the Androgums, along with an infected [[Second Doctor]], headed into town to try one of the local restaurants. ([[ | In [[1985]], a [[Sontaran]]-[[Androgum]] group landed in [[Seville]], taking over a local villa. One of the Androgums, along with an infected [[Second Doctor]], headed into town to try one of the local restaurants. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors]]'') | ||
=== 21st century === | === 21st century === | ||
[[Elton Pope]] was fond of Spain, as he noted in his video diary. ([[ | [[Elton Pope]] was fond of Spain, as he noted in his video diary. ([[TV]]: ''[[Love & Monsters (TV story)|Love & Monsters]]'') | ||
During the "[[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cyberman]] [[Battle of Canary Wharf|invasion]]", [[Donna Noble]] was scuba-diving in Spain and didn't witness them even though, as the [[Tenth Doctor]] noted, "They had Cybermen in Spain too". ([[ | During the "[[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cyberman]] [[Battle of Canary Wharf|invasion]]", [[Donna Noble]] was scuba-diving in Spain and didn't witness them even though, as the [[Tenth Doctor]] noted, "They had Cybermen in Spain too". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') | ||
Shortly after [[Miracle Day]], Spain nearly went into bankruptcy. ([[ | Shortly after [[Miracle Day]], Spain nearly went into bankruptcy. ([[TV]]: ''[[End of the Road (TV story)|End of the Road]]'') | ||
By [[2059]], Spain was involved in space travel. When the [[Tenth Doctor]] arrived at [[Bowie Base One]], it was theorised he might be part of a Spanish [[Mars]] mission. ([[ | By [[2059]], Spain was involved in space travel. When the [[Tenth Doctor]] arrived at [[Bowie Base One]], it was theorised he might be part of a Spanish [[Mars]] mission. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Waters of Mars (TV story)|The Waters of Mars]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* To date, ''[[Doctor Who]]'' has filmed four stories in Spain. The first was [[ | * To date, ''[[Doctor Who]]'' has filmed four stories in Spain. The first was [[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'', which was shot in the [[Canary Islands]], a Spanish dependency. This was followed by [[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]'', shot in [[Seville]]. In the modern [[series 7 (Doctor Who)|seventh series]], Spanish mountain range Sierra Nevada served as the surface of the [[Asylum of the Daleks (TV story) | Asylum of the Daleks]], while Almeria's legendary spaghetti western sets were used for [[A Town Called Mercy (TV story) | A Town Called Mercy]]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:31, 18 September 2012
Spain was a country in southwestern Europe. It was bordered to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean, to the north by France and to the South by the Mediterranean Sea.
History
20th century
The Spanish Civil War took place in the 1930s. It saw two large political parties and their supporters fight for control of Spain. During this time, many previously small factions came into play. Anarchists, communists and fascists all took part in the war.
The Eighth Doctor, Anji Kapoor and Fitz Kreiner visited Spain in 1937. They stayed in the anarchist-held Barcelona while studying anomalies in history. (PROSE: History 101)
In 1985, a Sontaran-Androgum group landed in Seville, taking over a local villa. One of the Androgums, along with an infected Second Doctor, headed into town to try one of the local restaurants. (TV: The Two Doctors)
21st century
Elton Pope was fond of Spain, as he noted in his video diary. (TV: Love & Monsters)
During the "Cyberman invasion", Donna Noble was scuba-diving in Spain and didn't witness them even though, as the Tenth Doctor noted, "They had Cybermen in Spain too". (TV: The Runaway Bride)
Shortly after Miracle Day, Spain nearly went into bankruptcy. (TV: End of the Road)
By 2059, Spain was involved in space travel. When the Tenth Doctor arrived at Bowie Base One, it was theorised he might be part of a Spanish Mars mission. (TV: The Waters of Mars)
Behind the scenes
- To date, Doctor Who has filmed four stories in Spain. The first was TV: Planet of Fire, which was shot in the Canary Islands, a Spanish dependency. This was followed by TV: The Two Doctors, shot in Seville. In the modern seventh series, Spanish mountain range Sierra Nevada served as the surface of the Asylum of the Daleks, while Almeria's legendary spaghetti western sets were used for A Town Called Mercy.
