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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifth episode of the [[Series 10 (Doctor Who)|tenth series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' produced by [[BBC Wales]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifth episode of the [[Series 10 (Doctor Who)|tenth series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' produced by [[BBC Wales]]. | ||
The episode is most notable for showing the risks the Doctor places himself in to save his friends | The episode is most notable for showing the risks the Doctor places himself in to save his friends. In this case, saving [[Bill Potts|Bill]] robs him of his sight, rendering [[Twelfth Doctor|this incarnation of Doctor]] permanently [[blind]]. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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=== Physics === | === Physics === | ||
* The Doctor gives a [[lecture]] about [[space]], while the audience was expecting a lecture about [[crop rotation]]. | * The Doctor gives a [[lecture]] about [[space]], while the audience was expecting a lecture about [[crop rotation]]. | ||
** He describes how one dies when exposed to the [[vacuum]] of space. | ** He describes how one [[death|dies]] when exposed to the [[vacuum]] of space. | ||
=== TARDIS === | === TARDIS === | ||
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* Chasm Forge uses [[artificial gravity]]. | * Chasm Forge uses [[artificial gravity]]. | ||
* The Doctor is happy that the "[[space door]]s", as Nardole calls them, are of a classic design. They have [[pressure seal]]s and [[hinge]]s. He and Nardole disagree on whether space doors should go "shk shk" or "nnnnn". | * The Doctor is happy that the "[[space door]]s", as Nardole calls them, are of a classic design. They have [[pressure seal]]s and [[hinge]]s. He and Nardole disagree on whether space doors should go "shk shk" or "nnnnn". | ||
* The [[smartsuit]]s employed at Chasm Forge uses [[gyros stabiliser]]s, [[magnetic boot]]s and [[magnetic glove|gloves]], and has on-board [[computech]]. According to the Doctor, it can [[running|run]], [[jumping|jump]] and update one's [[Facebook]]. | |||
== Businesses == | |||
* The smartsuirts are made by [[Ganymede Systems]]. | |||
=== Travelling === | === Travelling === | ||
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=== People === | === People === | ||
* As a result of saving Bill from [[suffocating]] in space, the Doctor has now become permanently [[blind]]. An attempt to return his vision was made, but only the [[colour]] in his eyes returned. | * As a result of saving Bill from [[suffocating]] in space, the Doctor has now become permanently [[blind]]. An attempt to return his vision was made, but only the [[colour]] in his eyes returned. | ||
=== Culture === | |||
* The Doctor mentions, amongst other things the smartsuits can do, updating [[Facebook]]. | |||
=== Literature === | |||
* The Doctor says, "[[Death]], where is thy sting?", quoting the {{w|First Epistle to the Corinthians}} in the [[New Testament]]. | |||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
[[File:Jamie Mathieson, Mimi Ndiweni & Kieran Bew - The Aftershow - Doctor Who The Fan Show|thumb|This episode's ''Aftershow'' on ''[[Doctor Who: The Fan Show]]''.]] | [[File:Jamie Mathieson, Mimi Ndiweni & Kieran Bew - The Aftershow - Doctor Who The Fan Show|thumb|This episode's ''Aftershow'' on ''[[Doctor Who: The Fan Show]]''.]] | ||
* On The Fan Show, Jamie Mathieson jokes that the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s hair is "chalky blonde", rather than grey. | * The [[read-through]] for ''Oxygen'' took place on [[12 October (production)|12 October]] [[2016 (production)|2016]], and [[principal photography|filming]] on the episode took place between [[17 October (production)|17 October]] and [[18 November (production)|18 November]]. | ||
* On The Fan Show, Jamie Mathieson worried that this episode would turn out "too political". | * On ''The Fan Show'', Jamie Mathieson jokes that the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s hair is "chalky blonde", rather than grey.<!-- How is this a relevant statement here? --> | ||
* On The Fan Show, Jamie Mathieson said that an ongoing joke on set was calling [[Peter Caulfield]] "Blue Peter", due to his character being blue. This was a reference to ''[[Blue Peter]]''. | * On ''The Fan Show'', Jamie Mathieson worried that this episode would turn out "too political". | ||
* On ''The Fan Show'', Jamie Mathieson said that an ongoing joke on set was calling [[Peter Caulfield]] "Blue Peter", due to his character being blue. This was a reference to ''[[Blue Peter]]''. | |||
* Two references to ''[[Star Trek]]'' are made: | * Two references to ''[[Star Trek]]'' are made: | ||
** The Doctor makes a speech about [[space]] being "the final frontier". A similar speech is made in Star Trek. | ** The Doctor makes a speech about [[space]] being "the final frontier". A similar speech is made in Star Trek. | ||
** Nardole mentions the "Swish Swish" sound the doors always makes. The Doctor says he hates that noise. | ** Nardole mentions the "Swish Swish" sound the [[space door|doors]] always makes. The Doctor says he hates that noise. | ||
* The [[blackboard]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'' that was also used in ''[[Class (TV series)|Class]]'' reappears. | * The [[blackboard]] from [[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'' that was also used in ''[[Class (TV series)|Class]]'' reappears, in another of the Doctor's [[lecture]]s. | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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* Nardole once more stresses the Doctor's oath to stay on [[Earth]] to guard the [[Vault (The Pilot)|vault]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]], [[Smile (TV story)|Smile]], [[Thin Ice (TV story)|Thin Ice]]'', ''[[Knock Knock (TV story)|Knock Knock]]'') | * Nardole once more stresses the Doctor's oath to stay on [[Earth]] to guard the [[Vault (The Pilot)|vault]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]], [[Smile (TV story)|Smile]], [[Thin Ice (TV story)|Thin Ice]]'', ''[[Knock Knock (TV story)|Knock Knock]]'') | ||
* The [[sonic screwdriver]] is broken. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Visitation (TV story)|The Visitation]]'', ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'', ''[[The Eleventh Hour (TV story)|The Eleventh Hour]]'', ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]'') | * The [[sonic screwdriver]] is broken. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Visitation (TV story)|The Visitation]]'', ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'', ''[[The Eleventh Hour (TV story)|The Eleventh Hour]]'', ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]'') | ||
* The Doctor once more gives a lecture. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'') | * The Doctor once more gives a [[lecture]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'') | ||
* The Doctor and his companions are almost sucked into the vacuum of space. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet (TV story)|The Impossible Planet]], [[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'') | * The Doctor and his companions are almost sucked into the [[vacuum]] of [[space]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet (TV story)|The Impossible Planet]]'', ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'') | ||
* The Doctor previously faced an enemy that hijacked | * The Doctor previously faced an enemy that hijacked [[spacesuit]]s to control them. ([[TV]]: ''[[Silence in the Library (TV story)|Silence in the Library]]''/''[[Forest of the Dead (TV story)|Forest of the Dead]]'') | ||
* Bill mentions being on the receiving end of [[racism]] | * Bill mentions being on the receiving end of [[racism]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Thin Ice (TV story)|Thin Ice]]'') and is accused of racism herself. | ||
== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
Revision as of 02:01, 14 May 2017
Oxygen was the fifth episode of the tenth series of Doctor Who produced by BBC Wales.
The episode is most notable for showing the risks the Doctor places himself in to save his friends. In this case, saving Bill robs him of his sight, rendering this incarnation of Doctor permanently blind.
Synopsis
The Twelfth Doctor, Bill and Nardole investigate a strange spaceship, but are interrupted by walking dead in spacesuits... will they make it out alive? And how much does air actually cost?
Plot
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Cast
- The Doctor - Peter Capaldi
- Bill - Pearl Mackie
- Nardole - Matt Lucas
- Ivan - Kieran Bew
- Tasker - Justin Salinger
- Dahh-Ren - Peter Caulfield
- Abby - Mimi Ndiweni
- Ellie - Katie Brayben
Crew
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References
Physics
- The Doctor gives a lecture about space, while the audience was expecting a lecture about crop rotation.
TARDIS
- The Doctor once told Nardole that the TARDIS can't go anywhere without the fluid link K57. However, he reveals this to be untrue.
- The air shell room in the TARDIS can provide oxygen to enough of the space station for them to stroll around.
Technology
- The Doctor calls distress calls "[his] theme tune", and emphasises that "You only see the true face of the universe when it's asking for your help."
- Chasm Forge uses artificial gravity.
- The Doctor is happy that the "space doors", as Nardole calls them, are of a classic design. They have pressure seals and hinges. He and Nardole disagree on whether space doors should go "shk shk" or "nnnnn".
- The smartsuits employed at Chasm Forge uses gyros stabilisers, magnetic boots and gloves, and has on-board computech. According to the Doctor, it can run, jump and update one's Facebook.
Businesses
- The smartsuirts are made by Ganymede Systems.
Travelling
- The Doctor compares going to outer space to camping, and refers to tents and campsites.
- Bill asks if there are reviews for space locations, like there are online for restaurants.
Locations
- The Doctor sent Nardole to Birmingham for a packet of crisps.
- Chasm Forge is a mining station in outer space.
People
- As a result of saving Bill from suffocating in space, the Doctor has now become permanently blind. An attempt to return his vision was made, but only the colour in his eyes returned.
Culture
- The Doctor mentions, amongst other things the smartsuits can do, updating Facebook.
Literature
- The Doctor says, "Death, where is thy sting?", quoting the First Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament.
Story notes
File:Jamie Mathieson, Mimi Ndiweni & Kieran Bew - The Aftershow - Doctor Who The Fan Show
- The read-through for Oxygen took place on 12 October 2016, and filming on the episode took place between 17 October and 18 November.
- On The Fan Show, Jamie Mathieson jokes that the Twelfth Doctor's hair is "chalky blonde", rather than grey.
- On The Fan Show, Jamie Mathieson worried that this episode would turn out "too political".
- On The Fan Show, Jamie Mathieson said that an ongoing joke on set was calling Peter Caulfield "Blue Peter", due to his character being blue. This was a reference to Blue Peter.
- Two references to Star Trek are made:
- The blackboard from TV: The Pilot that was also used in Class reappears, in another of the Doctor's lectures.
Ratings
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Filming locations
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Production errors
If you'd like to talk about narrative problems with this story — like plot holes and things that seem to contradict other stories — please go to this episode's discontinuity discussion.
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Continuity
- The Doctor wears his sonic sunglasses again. (TV: The Witch's Familar - The Husbands of River Song, The Pilot)
- Nardole once more stresses the Doctor's oath to stay on Earth to guard the vault. (TV: The Pilot, Smile, Thin Ice, Knock Knock)
- The sonic screwdriver is broken. (TV: The Visitation, Smith and Jones, The Eleventh Hour, A Christmas Carol)
- The Doctor once more gives a lecture. (TV: The Pilot)
- The Doctor and his companions are almost sucked into the vacuum of space. (TV: The Impossible Planet, Voyage of the Damned)
- The Doctor previously faced an enemy that hijacked spacesuits to control them. (TV: Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead)
- Bill mentions being on the receiving end of racism, (TV: Thin Ice) and is accused of racism herself.
Home video releases
DVD releases
to be added
Blu-ray releases
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Digital releases
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External links
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