The Idiot's Lantern (TV story)

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"Are we sitting comfortably? Then will we begin"

Synopsis

In 1950s England, Tenth Doctor encounters an alien inteligence which travels along television broadcast airwaves.

Plot

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Cast

Crew

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References

  • The Doctor quotes Kylie Minogue's song "Never Too Late."
  • The Doctor and Rose try to arrive in 1956 to see Elvis Presley's performance on the Ed Sullivan Show in New York City, but arrive mistakenly in London, three years earlier.
  • Torchwood is mentioned by the police officer (though the mention doesn't appear to be noticed by the Doctor).

Story Notes

  • This story had working titles of: Mr Sandman, Sonic Doom, The One-Eyed Monster.
  • The Idiot's Lantern was originally to have been the ninth episode of the Series 2.

Ratings

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Myths

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Location Filming

  • Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London
  • Florentia Street in Cathays, Cardiff
  • Blenheim Road in Pen-y-lan, Cardiff
  • Cardiff Royal Infirmary
  • Veritair Limited tarmac at the Cardiff Heliport on Cardiff Bay

Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

  • How do the people survive without mouths/noses for air?

Continuity

DVD Releases

See also

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External Links


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