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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was the most comprehensive documentary to be filmed around a single story: the 3-part [[serial]] celebrating the 25th anniversary, ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'', first broadcast in [[1988 (releases)|1988]].


This iwas the most comprehensive documentary to be filmed around a single story - the 3-part, 21st Anniversary story [[Silver Nemesis]] first broadcast in ([[1988]]).
Including a series of archive clips from the [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] and candid behind-the-scenes interviews and features, presenter [[Eric Luskin]] takes the viewer through ''all'' the various stages of bringing a script to screen, from writer [[Kevin Clarke]]s first, somewhat ill-prepared pitch for the story, from the earliest rehearsals to actual location filming showing things going right and things going wrong, through to post production.


Including a series of archive clips from the BBC and candid behind-the-scenes interviews and features, presenter [[Eric Luskin]] takes the viewer through ALL the various stages of bringing a script to screen, from writer [[Kevin Clarke]]s first, somewhat ill-prepared pitch for the story, from the earliest rehearsals to actual location filming showing things going right and things going wrong, through to post production.
Fully supported by [[John Nathan Turner]], it was a bold move to raise the ''Doctor Who'' profile in the [[USA]] with coverage of this action-packed, non-studio-bound story. With its Royal family theme of particular interest to the American audience, even the actress {{w|Dolores Grey}} featured as an American tourist tracing her family roots.


Fully supported by [[John Nathan Turner]] it was a bold move to raise the Doctor Who profile in the USA with coverage of this action-packed, non-studio bound story. With its Royal family theme of particular interest to the American audience, even the actress Dolores Grey featured as an American tourist tracing her family roots.
This documentary was only ever released with the extended edition [[VHS]] of the story. It was never shown on UK television and, because of copyright issues, could not be included with the [[2010 (releases)|2010]] [[DVD]] release as part of a box set with ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]''.


This documentary was only ever released with the extended edition VHS of the story. It was never shown on UK television and because of copyright issues could not be included with the 2010 DVD release as part of the Cybermen DVD boxset.


 
=== Documentary breakdown ===
===Documentary breakdown===
==== The Making of Doctor Who ====
 
The Making of Doctor Who  
Featuring:
Featuring:
[[Sylvester McCoy]] ([[Seventh Doctor|The Seventh Doctor]]
* [[Sylvester McCoy]] - [[Seventh Doctor|The Seventh Doctor]]
[[Sophie Aldred]] ([[Ace]])
* [[Sophie Aldred]] - [[Ace]]


Presenter by [[Eric Luskin]] at Windsor and Arandale offers an introduction to the location rehearsing and recording the 25th anniversary story of the long-running television series, from the earliest rehearsal to actual location see things going right and things going wrong.
Presented by [[Eric Luskin]] at [[Windsor]], and Arandale offers an introduction to the location rehearsing and recording the 25th anniversary story of the long-running television series, from the earliest rehearsal to actual location see things going right and things going wrong.


* [[Doctorin' the TARDIS]] by [[Doctorin' the Tardis|The Timelords]]
* [[Doctorin' the TARDIS]] by [[The Timelords]]
:A look at casting, usually 8-15 principal actors with, for this story 20-40 extras  
::''A look at casting, usually 8-15 principal actors with, for this story 20-40 extras.''


* West London Television Studio room 103 Day 2
* West London Television Studio room 103 Day 2
: Entirely shoot on location rehearsal time being reduced for this production
::''Entirely shot on location rehearsal time being reduced for this production{{what}}.''


* [[John Nathan Turner]] [[Producer]]
* [[John Nathan Turner]] - [[Producer]]
* [[Chris Clough]] [[Director]]
* [[Chris Clough]] - [[Director]]
* [[Gary Downie]] [[Production Manager]]
* [[Gary Downie]] - [[Production Manager]]
* [[Dorka Nieradzik]] [[Make-up]] and [[Costumer]] returning after 25 years
* [[Dorka Nieradzik]] - [[Make-up]] and [[Costumer]]
* [[Fiona Walker]] playing [[Peinforte|Lady Peinforte]] and the [[Nemesis|Nemesis statue]]
* [[Fiona Walker]] - [[Peinforte|Lady Peinforte]] and the [[Nemesis|Nemesis statue]]


* BBC TV Costume store Wales Farm Road rehearsal rooms costume fitting  
* BBC TV Costume store Wales Farm Road rehearsal rooms costume fitting  
* [[Mark Harding]] and [[Brian Orel]] from 21st season return with [[David Banks]] on his fourth [[Cyberman]] story.
* [[Mark Harding]] and [[Brian Orel]] from 21st season return with [[David Banks]] on his fourth [[Cyberman]] story.


* CLIP: [[Gavin Scott]] from “[[Did You See]]” BBC 1982 featuring 1966 clip from [[The Tenth Planet]] 15:10:1966 and [[The Invasion]] 07:12:1968
* CLIP: [[Gavin Scott]] from "[[Did You See]]" BBC 1982 featuring 1966 clip from ''[[The Tenth Planet]]'' 15:10:1966 and ''[[The Invasion]]'' 07:12:1968


* [[Gerard Murphy]] ([[Richard Maynarde]])
* [[Gerard Murphy]] ([[Richard Maynarde]])

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The Making of Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis was the most comprehensive documentary to be filmed around a single story: the 3-part serial celebrating the 25th anniversary, Silver Nemesis, first broadcast in 1988.

Including a series of archive clips from the BBC and candid behind-the-scenes interviews and features, presenter Eric Luskin takes the viewer through all the various stages of bringing a script to screen, from writer Kevin Clarkes first, somewhat ill-prepared pitch for the story, from the earliest rehearsals to actual location filming showing things going right and things going wrong, through to post production.

Fully supported by John Nathan Turner, it was a bold move to raise the Doctor Who profile in the USA with coverage of this action-packed, non-studio-bound story. With its Royal family theme of particular interest to the American audience, even the actress Dolores Grey featured as an American tourist tracing her family roots.

This documentary was only ever released with the extended edition VHS of the story. It was never shown on UK television and, because of copyright issues, could not be included with the 2010 DVD release as part of a box set with Revenge of the Cybermen.


Documentary breakdown

The Making of Doctor Who

Featuring:

Presented by Eric Luskin at Windsor, and Arandale offers an introduction to the location rehearsing and recording the 25th anniversary story of the long-running television series, from the earliest rehearsal to actual location see things going right and things going wrong.

A look at casting, usually 8-15 principal actors with, for this story 20-40 extras.
  • West London Television Studio room 103 Day 2
Entirely shot on location rehearsal time being reduced for this production[statement unclear].
  • A Tech Chat at West London Television Studio room 103 (June 21 1988)
  • Richard Croft Costume Designer discusses ‘Cyber crotch’ (costumes breaking at the crotch because of the level of paint applied to the costumes)
  • June 26 1988 - featuring the folly used in filming Arundel was vacant with plans to be made into a home.
  • Friday day of chaos – very behind schedule last scene, run out of money, just one hour to go
  • Explaining the Front Axial Projection (FAP) technique using a silver super reflective paint (like that on a projector screen and on road-signs at night) used on the statue, bow and arrow.
  • John Nathan Turner (Producer) talks about taking the show into the 80s’s and now the 90’s and giving each new Doctor a fresh new look
  • Filming at a very cramped indoor location, Day 5, at Arundel Castle (June 27th 1988)
  • “Whod –out”, John Nathan Turner again discusses this, his last series of Doctor Who - or not as it turns out!

Production credits

Produced and Written by Eric Luskin
Directed by Freddie Chisholm
Lighting Cameraman Kevin Baxendale Know Who Productions
Location Audio Stan Nightengale
CMX Editors Bob Herman and Larry LiMato
CMX Assistants Grace Bethea-Shipman and Richard English
Electronic Graphics Allison Goodman
Engineering Supervisor Jeffrey Joslin
Post Production Audio Robert E. Dorsey
Art Direction Ed Yungman
Graphic Artist Steve Oleszek
Opening Animation Syntheic Imagery, Princeton, N.J.
Animators John Maurer & Harry Saffren
BBC Production Liason Marion McDougall
Special Thanks to Virgin Atlantic Airways and The Members of the New Jersey Network
Theme Music Doctorin’ the TARDIS Coutesy of TVT Records
Program Clips Coutesy of BBC Television
Executive Producer Albert Rose
The Making of Doctor Who had been a co-production of New Jersey Network and BBC/Lionheart C1988 N.J.N. All Rights reserved
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