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* This story was ranked as ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' readers' least favourite [[Second Doctor]] story in all four of their polls. ([[DWM 589]]) | * This story was ranked as ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' readers' least favourite [[Second Doctor]] story in all four of their polls. ([[DWM 589]]) | ||
* [[Robert Holmes]] originally intended this to be a four-part serial. | * [[Robert Holmes]] originally intended this to be a four-part serial. | ||
* | * All scenes in episode six featuring Troughton, Padbury and [[Frazer Hines]] were pre-filmed because, on the date the final episode was taped, the regular cast were busy pre-filming material for '''The War Games'''. In light of these unusual circumstances, Madeleine Issigri's role was expanded to have her appear on monitors to speak with the pirates and, later, Hermack, instead of the Doctor. | ||
* This would be the only serial that [[Michael Hart (director)|Michael Hart]] directed. | * This would be the only serial that [[Michael Hart (director)|Michael Hart]] directed. | ||
* The model shots were directed by special effects designer [[John Wood (designer)|John Wood]], as [[Michael Hart (director)|Michael Hart]] was busy overseeing the rest of the serial. | * The model shots were directed by special effects designer [[John Wood (designer)|John Wood]], as [[Michael Hart (director)|Michael Hart]] was busy overseeing the rest of the serial. | ||