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* This is the first ''Doctor Who'' episode in which series producer [[Russell T. Davies]] shares co-writing credit, and the first episode since the show's return in 2005 to credit two writers. The last televised story to credit two writers was the 1993 mini-episode ''[[Dimensions in Time]]''. | * This is the first ''Doctor Who'' episode in which series producer [[Russell T. Davies]] shares co-writing credit, and the first episode since the show's return in 2005 to credit two writers. The last televised story to credit two writers was the 1993 mini-episode ''[[Dimensions in Time]]''. | ||
* Davies stated in the commentary for ''The Next Doctor'' that it will feature [[UNIT]], as well as two new characters named Christina and Malcolm. | * Davies stated in the commentary for ''The Next Doctor'' that it will feature [[UNIT]], as well as two new characters named Christina and Malcolm. | ||
* In his column for ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', Davies wrote that the special will feature two new races never before seen. Davies also characterises ''Planet of the Dead'' as an "antidote" to the continuity-heavy ''[[Journey's End]]'' and ''[[The Next Doctor]]''. | * In his column for ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', Davies wrote that the special will feature two new races never before seen. Davies also characterises ''Planet of the Dead'' as an "antidote" to the continuity-heavy ''[[Journey's End]]'' and ''[[The Next Doctor]]'', which means old monsters appearing is unlikely. | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 22 January 2009
Planet of the Dead is the confirmed title of the first of the 2009 specials, due to air at Easter 2009 (exact broadcast date has yet to be announced by the BBC, although some media have suggested 11 April as the broadcast date). It will star David Tennant and feature two new characters, Christina and Malcolm, along with UNIT. Production of the special began on 19th January 2009.
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Cast
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References
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Story notes
- The title of the episode was unveiled during the closing credits of The Next Doctor broadcast on 25 December 2008, several weeks before production of the episode was due to begin.
- This is the first Doctor Who episode in which series producer Russell T. Davies shares co-writing credit, and the first episode since the show's return in 2005 to credit two writers. The last televised story to credit two writers was the 1993 mini-episode Dimensions in Time.
- Davies stated in the commentary for The Next Doctor that it will feature UNIT, as well as two new characters named Christina and Malcolm.
- In his column for Doctor Who Magazine, Davies wrote that the special will feature two new races never before seen. Davies also characterises Planet of the Dead as an "antidote" to the continuity-heavy Journey's End and The Next Doctor, which means old monsters appearing is unlikely.
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Filming Locations
- Cardiff (UNIT)
Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors
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DVD and Other releases
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External links
- [1] - Davies interview snippet
