The Idiot's Lantern (TV story)
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Synopsis
In 1950s England, Tenth Doctor encounters an alien inteligence which travels along television broadcast airwaves.
Plot
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Cast
- The Doctor - David Tennant
- Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
- The Wire - Maureen Lipman
- Mr Magpie - Ron Cook
- Eddie - Jamie Foreman
- Rita - Debra Gillett
- Tommy - Rory Jennings
- Grandma Connolly - Margaret John
- Mrs Gallagher - Marie Lewis
- Bishop - Sam Cox
- Crabtree - Ieuan Rhys
- Betty - Jean Challis
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
- The portable TV turns up in an episode of Torchwood.
- Magpie Electronics apparently continues to exist. Martha Jones had a Magpie brand television in The Sound of Drums.
DVD Releases
- This was released on a vanilla DVD along side Rise of the Cybermen and The Age of Steel.
- It was also released as part of the Series 2 box set.
See also
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External Links
- Official BBC Website - Episode Guide for The Idiot's Lantern
- The Doctor Who Reference Guide detailed synopsis of The Idiot's Lantern
- The Whoniverse Discontinuity Guide to The Idiot's Lantern
- Outpost Gallifrey Episode Guide: The Idiot's Lantern
- A Brief History of Time (Travel): The Idiot's Lantern
