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| 4 = {{feature|title=Rose (TV story)|image="I'm the Doctor by the way" - Doctor Who - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Rose''''' was the first episode of the [[BBC Wales]] version of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. As the first televised story of the [[21st century]], it had to introduce the concept of the programme, as well as new regulars, [[Christopher Eccleston]] and [[Billie Piper]]. Its success on [[BBC One]] was immediate. As of 2013, it remained the second highest-rated season opener in ''Doctor Who'' history, behind only ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]'', a story that aired without any competition from other broadcasters. Aired in [[March (releases)|March]], [[2005 (releases)|2005]] — several years before the BBC offered full scale digital content streaming — it picked up nearly 11 million terrestrial and cable [[BBC One]] viewers. The episode boasted a number of behind-the-scenes firsts, aside from merely being the first episode to feature [[Russell T Davies]]' vision of the show — such as being the first episode shot in a widescreen aspect ratio. It was also the first British-made episode to utilise an modern production style, and was thus the first time that credited [[cinematographer]]s, [[production designer]]s, [[colourist]]s, digital artists, and any number of skilled professions had been credited on British-made ''Doctor Who''.}} | | 4 = {{feature|title=Rose (TV story)|image="I'm the Doctor by the way" - Doctor Who - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Rose''''' was the first episode of the [[BBC Wales]] version of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. As the first televised story of the [[21st century]], it had to introduce the concept of the programme, as well as new regulars, [[Christopher Eccleston]] and [[Billie Piper]]. Its success on [[BBC One]] was immediate. As of 2013, it remained the second highest-rated season opener in ''Doctor Who'' history, behind only ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]'', a story that aired without any competition from other broadcasters. Aired in [[March (releases)|March]], [[2005 (releases)|2005]] — several years before the BBC offered full scale digital content streaming — it picked up nearly 11 million terrestrial and cable [[BBC One]] viewers. The episode boasted a number of behind-the-scenes firsts, aside from merely being the first episode to feature [[Russell T Davies]]' vision of the show — such as being the first episode shot in a widescreen aspect ratio. It was also the first British-made episode to utilise an modern production style, and was thus the first time that credited [[cinematographer]]s, [[production designer]]s, [[colourist]]s, digital artists, and any number of skilled professions had been credited on British-made ''Doctor Who''.}} | ||
| 5 = {{feature|title=William Hartnell|image=HartnellHeadOn|lead='''William Hartnell''' was the first actor to play [[the Doctor]]. An actor who had a considerable number of roles that brought him public attention, it was his work on ''[[Doctor Who]]'' that undoubtedly gave him his greatest national exposure in Britain.}} | | 5 = {{feature|title=William Hartnell|image=HartnellHeadOn|lead='''William Hartnell''' was the first actor to play [[the Doctor]]. An actor who had a considerable number of roles that brought him public attention, it was his work on ''[[Doctor Who]]'' that undoubtedly gave him his greatest national exposure in Britain.}} | ||
| 6 = {{feature|title=Planet of Giants (TV story)|image=Exclusive First Look - Making Planet of Giants - Doctor Who - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Planet of Giants''''' was a [[First Doctor]] [[serial]] which had a long and interesting gestation. Its basic conceit — that of miniaturising [[the Doctor]] and his [[companion]]s — was to have been the very first story in ''[[Doctor Who]]'' history, but the technical challenge was too great for that earliest of production crews. It was therefore rejected by [[producer]] [[Verity Lambert]], but [[script editor]] [[David Whitaker]] continued to push the topic. By its third writer, the "miniaturisation idea" had become | | 6 = {{feature|title=Planet of Giants (TV story)|image=Exclusive First Look - Making Planet of Giants - Doctor Who - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Planet of Giants''''' was a [[First Doctor]] [[serial]] which had a long and interesting gestation. Its basic conceit — that of miniaturising [[the Doctor]] and his [[companion]]s — was to have been the very first story in ''[[Doctor Who]]'' history, but the technical challenge was too great for that earliest of production crews. It was therefore rejected by [[producer]] [[Verity Lambert]], but [[script editor]] [[David Whitaker]] continued to push the topic. By its third writer, the "miniaturisation idea" had become intertwined with an important, pro-evironment message. The script that emerged was based on the non-fiction book, ''Silent Spring'', and therefore contained an obvious warning against the environmental dangers of pesticide.}} | ||
| 7 = {{feature|title=Doctor Who theme|image=DOCTOR WHO - New Opening Title Sequence HD | | 7 = {{feature|title=Doctor Who theme|image=DOCTOR WHO - New Opening Title Sequence HD | ||
|ext=|lead=The '''''Doctor Who'' theme''' was composed by [[Ron Grainer]] and made its debut with the first episode of the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' series in 1963. Although it has undergone many rearrangements, this piece of music has remained the sole theme for the series throughout its history, making it one of the most recognisable themes in television.}} | |ext=|lead=The '''''Doctor Who'' theme''' was composed by [[Ron Grainer]] and made its debut with the first episode of the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' series in 1963. Although it has undergone many rearrangements, this piece of music has remained the sole theme for the series throughout its history, making it one of the most recognisable themes in television.}} | ||
| 8 = {{feature|title=Planet of the Dead (TV story)|image=The Doctor calls UNIT for help - Doctor Who - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Planet of the Dead''''' was the first of the [[2009 Specials (Doctor Who)|2009 specials]] that ended [[David Tennant]]'s tenure as [[the Doctor]]. It teamed the [[Tenth Doctor]] up with an aristocratic thief named Lady [[Christina De Souza]] for a one-off adventure that also heavily involved [[UNIT]]. Behind the scenes, it was important for a number of innovations, as it was the first episode to be filmed in HD, and the first to involve [[location filming]] in the [[Middle East]]. As of 2013, it was the ''only'' ''[[Doctor Who]]'' [[Easter]] special.}} | | 8 = {{feature|title=Planet of the Dead (TV story)|image=The Doctor calls UNIT for help - Doctor Who - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Planet of the Dead''''' was the first of the [[2009 Specials (Doctor Who)|2009 specials]] that ended [[David Tennant]]'s tenure as [[the Doctor]]. It teamed the [[Tenth Doctor]] up with an aristocratic thief named Lady [[Christina De Souza]] for a one-off adventure that also heavily involved [[UNIT]]. Behind the scenes, it was important for a number of innovations, as it was the first episode to be filmed in HD, and the first to involve [[location filming]] in the [[Middle East]]. As of 2013, it was the ''only'' ''[[Doctor Who]]'' [[Easter]] special.}} | ||
| 9 = {{feature|title=Playback (terminology)|image=PlaybackExampleTheArk|lead='''Playback''' was a television production technique in which pre-recorded material was literally played into a scene, rather than being added as a post-production effect. It was universally used in the [[1960s]] as the method by which actors were seen on view screens. As seen in the picture at the left, [[William Hartnell]] was pre-recorded separately, then projected live into the scene with the actors in the foreground. Though antiquated, the technique was used even into the [[1980s]], most notably for the [[title sequence]]. The quality of the opening titles for the 1963 version of ''Doctor Who'' was never high, because it was never a first-generation copy of the titles. Instead, they were played live into the recording of the first scene of many episodes, causing actors to have to time their first lines to the final notes of the studio-audible [[Doctor Who theme|''Doctor Who'' theme]].}} | | 9 = {{feature|title=Playback (terminology)|image=PlaybackExampleTheArk|lead='''Playback''' was a television production technique in which pre-recorded material was literally played into a scene, rather than being added as a post-production effect. It was universally used in the [[1960s]] as the method by which actors were seen on view screens. As seen in the picture at the left, [[William Hartnell]] was pre-recorded separately, then projected live into the scene with the actors in the foreground. Though antiquated, the technique was used even into the [[1980s]], most notably for the [[title sequence]]. The quality of the opening titles for the 1963 version of ''Doctor Who'' was never high, because it was never a first-generation copy of the titles. Instead, they were played live into the recording of the first scene of many episodes, causing actors to have to time their first lines to the final notes of the studio-audible [[Doctor Who theme|''Doctor Who'' theme]].}} | ||
| 10 = {{feature|title=Kinda (TV story)|image=Open the box - Doctor Who Kinda - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Kinda''''' was a [[1982 (releases)|1982]] [[Fifth Doctor]] story that was important to the development of the character of [[companion]] [[Tegan Jovanka]]. It established her as susceptible to the psychological horror of the [[Mara]], a recurring villain that plagued her in several other stories. Behind the scenes, ''Kinda'' was interesting for its shifting fate amongst audience members. ''Doctor Who'' fans initially rejected the effort, ranking it low in the [[DWM 69]] poll of viewer opinion of [[season 19]]. However, its appreciation by fans steadily rose over the years, and in [[2009]]s poll to rank the then-200 stories of ''Doctor Who'', it ranked a respectable 69. Meanwhile, [[21st century]] writers [[Steven Moffat]] and [[Rob Shearman]] have both sung its praises in various documentaries, and the British National Film Archive bought a copy in order to preserve it as example of ''Doctor Who'' at its finest.}} | | 10 = {{feature|title=Kinda (TV story)|image=Open the box - Doctor Who Kinda - BBC|ext=|lead='''''Kinda''''' was a [[1982 (releases)|1982]] [[Fifth Doctor]] story that was important to the development of the character of [[companion]] [[Tegan Jovanka]]. It established her as susceptible to the psychological horror of the [[Mara]], a recurring villain that plagued her in several other stories. Behind the scenes, ''Kinda'' was interesting for its shifting fate amongst audience members. ''Doctor Who'' fans initially rejected the effort, ranking it low in the [[DWM 69]] poll of viewer opinion of [[season 19]]. However, its appreciation by fans steadily rose over the years, and in [[2009]]'s ''DWM'' poll to rank the then-200 stories of ''Doctor Who'', it ranked a respectable 69. Meanwhile, [[21st century]] writers [[Steven Moffat]] and [[Rob Shearman]] have both sung its praises in various documentaries, and the British National Film Archive bought a copy in order to preserve it as example of ''Doctor Who'' at its finest.}} | ||
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Revision as of 02:17, 8 October 2013
Planet of the Dead was the first of the 2009 specials that ended David Tennant's tenure as the Doctor. It teamed the Tenth Doctor up with an aristocratic thief named Lady Christina De Souza for a one-off adventure that also heavily involved UNIT. Behind the scenes, it was important for a number of innovations, as it was the first episode to be filmed in HD, and the first to involve location filming in the Middle East. As of 2013, it was the only Doctor Who Easter special.
