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[[ | [[File:Scarf.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Fourth Doctor]] wearing his scarf. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ark in Space]]'')]] | ||
'''The Doctor's scarf''' was a long, multicoloured piece of knitwear that was an important part of [[the Doctor]]'s outfit during his [[Fourth Doctor|fourth incarnation]]. At least two such scarves existed. ([[DW]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'', ''[[Leisure Hive]]'') | '''The Doctor's scarf''' was a long, multicoloured piece of knitwear that was an important part of [[the Doctor]]'s outfit during his [[Fourth Doctor|fourth incarnation]]. At least two such scarves existed. ([[DW]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'', ''[[Leisure Hive]]'') | ||
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The scarf eventually ended up in the Doctor's study onboard the TARDIS. ([[VG]]: ''[[TARDIS (video game)|TARDIS]]'') | The scarf eventually ended up in the Doctor's study onboard the TARDIS. ([[VG]]: ''[[TARDIS (video game)|TARDIS]]'') | ||
==Uses== | == Uses == | ||
The scarf proved to be useful, on many occasions, as something other than a piece of attire. | The scarf proved to be useful, on many occasions, as something other than a piece of attire. | ||
*On the [[Nerva Beacon|Nerva station]], the Doctor unsuccessfully used it to try to deactivate the [[Auto guard]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ark in Space]]'') | * On the [[Nerva Beacon|Nerva station]], the Doctor unsuccessfully used it to try to deactivate the [[Auto guard]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ark in Space]]'') | ||
*It was used to measure a puzzle. ([[DW]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars]]'') | * It was used to measure a puzzle. ([[DW]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars]]'') | ||
*Escaping from [[Federico|Count Federico]]'s executioner ([[DW]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | * Escaping from [[Federico|Count Federico]]'s executioner ([[DW]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | ||
*Tripping [[Eldrad]] down a chasm. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'') | * Tripping [[Eldrad]] down a chasm. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'') | ||
*In the [[Matrix]] on [[Gallifrey]] to prevent the Doctor from falling down a cliff face. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin]]'') | * In the [[Matrix]] on [[Gallifrey]] to prevent the Doctor from falling down a cliff face. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin]]'') | ||
*As a lead to drag [[K9 Mark I|K9]] about when his power had run down. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'') | * As a lead to drag [[K9 Mark I|K9]] about when his power had run down. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'') | ||
*Climbing a mine shaft using the scarf as a rope ([[DW]]: ''[[The Creature from the Pit]]'') | * Climbing a mine shaft using the scarf as a rope ([[DW]]: ''[[The Creature from the Pit]]'') | ||
==Behind the scenes== | == Behind the scenes == | ||
*When asked to knit a scarf for the new Doctor, [[Begonia Pope]] was unsure how long a scarf was required. She consequently used all of the wool she had been given, resulting in a ridiculously long scarf. The producers loved it and, after it had been shortened slightly, used it for the Fourth Doctor's first story. | * When asked to knit a scarf for the new Doctor, [[Begonia Pope]] was unsure how long a scarf was required. She consequently used all of the wool she had been given, resulting in a ridiculously long scarf. The producers loved it and, after it had been shortened slightly, used it for the Fourth Doctor's first story. | ||
*There were many scarves used during the [[Tom Baker]] era, including a much shorter "stunt scarf" for action sequences. The pattern and coloration varied from season to season, as did the overall length of the scarf, which, at one point reached a maximum length of 24ft (nearly four times the height of [[Tom Baker]] himself!). | * There were many scarves used during the [[Tom Baker]] era, including a much shorter "stunt scarf" for action sequences. The pattern and coloration varied from season to season, as did the overall length of the scarf, which, at one point reached a maximum length of 24ft (nearly four times the height of [[Tom Baker]] himself!). | ||
*When June Hudson was asked to design a new outfit for the Doctor at the start of Season 18, she was given the option to omit the scarf by John Nathan-Turner. In the end, she decided the scarf had become too much a part of the Doctor's image to omit, and designed a new scarf to go along with the new Burgundy colour scheme of the Doctor's outfit. | * When June Hudson was asked to design a new outfit for the Doctor at the start of Season 18, she was given the option to omit the scarf by John Nathan-Turner. In the end, she decided the scarf had become too much a part of the Doctor's image to omit, and designed a new scarf to go along with the new Burgundy colour scheme of the Doctor's outfit. | ||
*In [[VG]]: ''[[TARDIS (video game)|TARDIS]]'', the Fourth Doctor's scarf can be seen in the drawing room. | * In [[VG]]: ''[[TARDIS (video game)|TARDIS]]'', the Fourth Doctor's scarf can be seen in the drawing room. | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.doctorwhoscarf.com/index.php The Doctor Who Scarf website - Knit your own !] | * [http://www.doctorwhoscarf.com/index.php The Doctor Who Scarf website - Knit your own !] | ||
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[[Category:The Doctor's items]] | [[Category:The Doctor's items]] | ||
[[Category:Fashion and clothing]] | [[Category:Fashion and clothing]] | ||
Revision as of 16:53, 5 November 2011
The Doctor's scarf was a long, multicoloured piece of knitwear that was an important part of the Doctor's outfit during his fourth incarnation. At least two such scarves existed. (DW: Robot, Leisure Hive)
When the Doctor, shortly after his third regeneration, had to accompany the Brigadier on a journey, he tried on several inappropriate costumes before settling on a vaguely bohemian outfit, which included a wide brimmed hat and a long scarf. (DW: Robot) The scarf had originally been made for the Doctor by Madame Nostradamus. (DW: The Ark in Space)
Romana II donned a similar outfit, including a scarf, shortly after her regeneration. (DW: Destiny of the Daleks)
The Doctor once mentioned that, had he not produced a ball of string for Theseus and Ariadne, they would have unravelled his scarf to escape the labyrinth. (DW: The Creature from the Pit)
Later in this incarnation, the Doctor switched to a scarf of similar length, but coloured in shades of burgundy. (DW: Leisure Hive) However, his original scarf was seen to be kept on a hatstand in the console room. (DW: Warriors' Gate)
After his fourth regeneration, the Fifth Doctor unravelled his burgundy scarf in the TARDIS corridors, allowing his companions to follow him. (DW: Castrovalva)
The Fifth Doctor admitted that the scarf was warm and useful in situations, though he did trip on it occasionally. (BFA: No Place Like Home)
While selecting an outfit following his seventh regeneration, the Doctor discovered a similar multi-coloured scarf in a hospital locker. He did not include it in his outfit. (DW: Doctor Who (1996))
The TARDIS wardrobe was seen to contain a multi-colour scarf during the Doctor's tenth incarnation. (DW: The Christmas Invasion)
The Eleventh Doctor and Kazran Sardick were both seen to wear scarves similar to the Fourth Doctor's during their earlier adventures when visiting Abigail Pettigrew. (DW: A Christmas Carol)
The scarf eventually ended up in the Doctor's study onboard the TARDIS. (VG: TARDIS)
Uses
The scarf proved to be useful, on many occasions, as something other than a piece of attire.
- On the Nerva station, the Doctor unsuccessfully used it to try to deactivate the Auto guard. (DW: The Ark in Space)
- It was used to measure a puzzle. (DW: Pyramids of Mars)
- Escaping from Count Federico's executioner (DW: The Masque of Mandragora)
- Tripping Eldrad down a chasm. (DW: The Hand of Fear)
- In the Matrix on Gallifrey to prevent the Doctor from falling down a cliff face. (DW: The Deadly Assassin)
- As a lead to drag K9 about when his power had run down. (DW: The Invisible Enemy)
- Climbing a mine shaft using the scarf as a rope (DW: The Creature from the Pit)
Behind the scenes
- When asked to knit a scarf for the new Doctor, Begonia Pope was unsure how long a scarf was required. She consequently used all of the wool she had been given, resulting in a ridiculously long scarf. The producers loved it and, after it had been shortened slightly, used it for the Fourth Doctor's first story.
- There were many scarves used during the Tom Baker era, including a much shorter "stunt scarf" for action sequences. The pattern and coloration varied from season to season, as did the overall length of the scarf, which, at one point reached a maximum length of 24ft (nearly four times the height of Tom Baker himself!).
- When June Hudson was asked to design a new outfit for the Doctor at the start of Season 18, she was given the option to omit the scarf by John Nathan-Turner. In the end, she decided the scarf had become too much a part of the Doctor's image to omit, and designed a new scarf to go along with the new Burgundy colour scheme of the Doctor's outfit.
- In VG: TARDIS, the Fourth Doctor's scarf can be seen in the drawing room.
