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'''''Doctor Who and the Silurians''''' was the second story in [[season 7|season seven]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It is the only ''[[Doctor Who]]'' television story to have "''Doctor Who''" in the title, though it is often simply known as ''The Silurians''. | '''''Doctor Who and the Silurians''''' was the second story in [[season 7|season seven]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It is the only ''[[Doctor Who]]'' television story to have "''Doctor Who''" in the title, though it is often simply known as ''The Silurians''. | ||
It | It inroduces the [[Silurian]]s. [[Malcolm Hulke]] was initially reluctant to write for the series, feeling restricted to either alien invasion or mad scientist stories. To avoid this, he created the Silurians as a race that ruled [[Earth|the planet]] before [[human]]ity. | ||
The Doctor's car, [[Bessie]] also appeared for the first time. Its on screen number plate "Who 1" belonged to a lawyer who had given permission for its use. In fact, all scenes in which Bessie is driven on public roads using that plate number would be a criminal offence, though nothing ever came of this as it likely went unnoticed. {{fact}} | The Doctor's car, [[Bessie]] also appeared for the first time. Its on screen number plate "Who 1" belonged to a lawyer who had given permission for its use. In fact, all scenes in which Bessie is driven on public roads using that plate number would be a criminal offence, though nothing ever came of this as it likely went unnoticed. {{fact}} | ||
Production was delayed for one week by the same industrial action that had affected ''[[Spearhead from Space]]''. The set for the caves of [[Wenley Moor]] was not ready, shortly before filming was due to take place. To | Production was delayed for one week by the same industrial action that had affected ''[[Spearhead from Space]]''. The set for the caves of [[Wenley Moor]] was not ready, shortly before filming was due to take place. To deal with this, the [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] took people from other programs and had them complete the set. | ||
This story was the first to be recorded on colour video tape, a method used for the rest of the "classic" series. The master tape of this story was wiped, but restored | This story was the first to be recorded on colour video tape, a method used for the rest of the "classic" series. The master tape of this story was wiped, but restored with many different video technologies. This restored version was used for the [[serial]]'s DVD release. | ||
[[CSO]] was used for the first time for the caves scenes in this story. This technology would became a favourite of [[Barry Letts]]'. | [[CSO]] was used for the first time for the caves scenes in this story. This technology would became a favourite of [[Barry Letts]]'. | ||
