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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Mickey Smith becomes a companion of the Doctor at the end of the episode | |||
* According to an interview with writer [[Toby Whithouse]] in Doctor Who Magazine #367, this episode had the working title [[Black Ops]]. The original storyline submission for the episode involved the Doctor meeting Sarah while investigating events at an army base neighbouring an isolated village. The change of location to a school was suggested by [[Russell T. Davies]] | |||
* This is the first time that companions from the original series of Doctor Who appear in the new series | |||
* The K-9 prop used in the episode is one of the original props from the 1970s. The fake innards of the prop have been redesigned to match the style of Gallifreyan technology introduced in the new series | |||
* [[Anthony Stewart Head]]'s character was originally announced as the "[[Headmaster]]". This led to fan speculation that the Doctor's old enemy the [[Master]] might be making a return. On [[28th August]] [[2005]] the fan site [[Outpost Gallifrey]] reported that these rumours were false | |||
* Anthony Stewart Head auditioned for the role of the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 Doctor Who television movie | |||
=== Influences === | === Influences === | ||
*Davies' first ever T.V. script, [[Wikipedia:Dark Season]], was set in a school, and featured sinister teachers brainwashing children with computers | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
=== Location Filming === | === Location Filming === | ||
* The primary location for the school filming was Duffryn High School in Newport | |||
== Cultural References == | == Cultural References == | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Happy slapping|Happy slapping]] - A current fad sweeping Europe in which people are attacked in the street while the incident is filmed on a mobile device | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Hoodie|Hoodie]] - A type of clothing often associated with Chav's and criminals by the UK press | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Anti-social behaviour order|ASBO]] - An order made against those who engage in anti social behaviour | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Ring tone|Ring tone]] - The noise made by a mobile phone to indicate that someone is calling. The choice of ring tones available has increased dramatically in the last few years | |||
* The eat more chips poster is in part a reference to [[Wikipedia:Jamie's School Dinners|Jamie's School Dinners]] which had a large impact on government policy towards school dinners. This reference is confirmed on the schools own website on which [[Mr Finch]] states "We didn't need a TV Chef to tell us what to do in our canteen" | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 29 April 2006
Summary
Sarah Jane Smith and K-9 join the Tenth Doctor, Rose and Mickey to investigate sinister events at a modern-day comprehensive school, and take on the evil Krillitanes, a race that takes traits from the races they destroy. (Click here for a more detailed summary)
Cast & Characters
- The Doctor - David Tennant
- Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
- Sarah Jane Smith - Elisabeth Sladen
- Mr Finch - Anthony Stewart Head
- K9 - John Leeson
- Mickey Smith - Noel Clarke
- Mr Wagner - Eugene Washington
- Kenny — Joe Pickley
- Melissa — Lucinda Dryzek
- Nina — Heather Cameron
- Luke — Benjamin Smith
- Milo — Clem Tibber
Crew
To be added.
Notes
- Mickey Smith becomes a companion of the Doctor at the end of the episode
- According to an interview with writer Toby Whithouse in Doctor Who Magazine #367, this episode had the working title Black Ops. The original storyline submission for the episode involved the Doctor meeting Sarah while investigating events at an army base neighbouring an isolated village. The change of location to a school was suggested by Russell T. Davies
- This is the first time that companions from the original series of Doctor Who appear in the new series
- The K-9 prop used in the episode is one of the original props from the 1970s. The fake innards of the prop have been redesigned to match the style of Gallifreyan technology introduced in the new series
- Anthony Stewart Head's character was originally announced as the "Headmaster". This led to fan speculation that the Doctor's old enemy the Master might be making a return. On 28th August 2005 the fan site Outpost Gallifrey reported that these rumours were false
- Anthony Stewart Head auditioned for the role of the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 Doctor Who television movie
Influences
- Davies' first ever T.V. script, Wikipedia:Dark Season, was set in a school, and featured sinister teachers brainwashing children with computers
Ratings
Location Filming
- The primary location for the school filming was Duffryn High School in Newport
Cultural References
- Happy slapping - A current fad sweeping Europe in which people are attacked in the street while the incident is filmed on a mobile device
- Hoodie - A type of clothing often associated with Chav's and criminals by the UK press
- ASBO - An order made against those who engage in anti social behaviour
- Ring tone - The noise made by a mobile phone to indicate that someone is calling. The choice of ring tones available has increased dramatically in the last few years
- The eat more chips poster is in part a reference to Jamie's School Dinners which had a large impact on government policy towards school dinners. This reference is confirmed on the schools own website on which Mr Finch states "We didn't need a TV Chef to tell us what to do in our canteen"
Continuity
Discontinuity
Quotes
Story Arcs
Similar stories
References
More Info
- Story Synopsis
- Story Statistics
- Story in the Media
- School Reunion TARDISODE
- Doctor Who Confidential:Friends Reunited
- Totally Doctor Who Episode 3
Public Releases
- According to Doctor Who Magazine #366, this episode will be released as a "vanilla" DVD along with Tooth and Claw and The Girl in the Fireplace.
