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* This story introduces [[John Barrowman]] as [[Jack Harkness]]. Although slated to become a companion, Barrowman's name is not added to the opening credits. The notion of adding a third name to reflect an "expanded roster" would not be introduced until Barrowman's return to the series two years later in ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]''. | * This story introduces [[John Barrowman]] as [[Jack Harkness]]. Although slated to become a companion, Barrowman's name is not added to the opening credits. The notion of adding a third name to reflect an "expanded roster" would not be introduced until Barrowman's return to the series two years later in ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]''. | ||
* Jack Harkness becomes the first ongoing LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender) character in ''Doctor Who'', although actor Barrowman is not the first LGBT actor to be cast in a major role in the series. | * Jack Harkness becomes the first ongoing LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender) character in ''Doctor Who'', although actor Barrowman is not the first LGBT actor to be cast in a major role in the series. | ||
* The only word the Empty Child says not in relation to his mummy is " | * The only word the Empty Child says not in relation to his mummy is "balloon". | ||
* The Empty Child shows an ability to make phones ring even when they are not really connected to anything, such as the phone in | * The Empty Child shows an ability to make phones ring even when they are not really connected to anything, such as the phone in the Doctor's phone box. [[Steven Moffat]] would later reuse this device in his series ''Jekyll'', in which Mr. Hyde develops the ability to make his alter ego, Tom Jackman, believe that phones are ringing even if they are turned off or disconnected. Hyde can then communicate with Jackman through these phones. | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
