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* The accordion player in the bar is clearly playing a version of 'I Am The Doctor' from the series 5 soundtrack. | * The accordion player in the bar is clearly playing a version of 'I Am The Doctor' from the series 5 soundtrack. | ||
* This is the second story in the series to lack any cracks, silence, or other foreshadowing of the series' finale (the first being ''[[Amy's Choice]]''). However, it does tie in to [[Rory Williams|Rory]]'s death and establishes that, on some level, Amy is aware he has died. | * This is the second story in the series to lack any cracks, silence, or other foreshadowing of the series' finale (the first being ''[[Amy's Choice]]''). However, it does tie in to [[Rory Williams|Rory]]'s death and establishes that, on some level, Amy is aware he has died. | ||
* Although originally believed to be standalone, spoilers make this story part of the series arc, some mentioning van Gogh's paintings, one of which is Dr. Gatchet, relating to the finale.{{What?}} Dr. Gatchet appears in the final episode. Others include van Gogh communicating a disturbing prophecy to the Doctor in the finale through one of his paintings, and a van Gogh reference in [[ | * Although originally believed to be standalone, spoilers make this story part of the series arc, some mentioning van Gogh's paintings, one of which is Dr. Gatchet, relating to the finale.{{What?}} Dr. Gatchet appears in the final episode. Others include van Gogh communicating a disturbing prophecy to the Doctor in the finale through one of his paintings, and a van Gogh reference in [[TV]]: ''[[The Lodger (TV story)|The Lodger]]''. | ||
* [[Bill Nighy]] was not credited for his role. | * [[Bill Nighy]] was not credited for his role. | ||
* Numerous positive or affirmative references were made in the episode to van Gogh and Amy's hair colour, perhaps in a conscious effort to address the accusation by some viewers of the program being 'anti-ginger' (the so-called 'ginger' controversy). | * Numerous positive or affirmative references were made in the episode to van Gogh and Amy's hair colour, perhaps in a conscious effort to address the accusation by some viewers of the program being 'anti-ginger' (the so-called 'ginger' controversy). | ||
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* It was rumoured that either the Timoreen, the Ha'rik or the Skarkish would appear. ''The monster was a Krafayis.'' | * It was rumoured that either the Timoreen, the Ha'rik or the Skarkish would appear. ''The monster was a Krafayis.'' | ||
* It was rumoured that Vincent van Gogh would stab a yellow monster. ''He stabbed the Krafayis which wasn't yellow.'' | * It was rumoured that Vincent van Gogh would stab a yellow monster. ''He stabbed the Krafayis which wasn't yellow.'' | ||
* Howard Lee plays a character called "Dr. Gachet".<ref>http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/m9409</ref>. Dr. Gachet was van Gogh's real doctor, who nursed him during his final years. ''He was mentioned in this episode but he appeared in [[ | * Howard Lee plays a character called "Dr. Gachet".<ref>http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/m9409</ref>. Dr. Gachet was van Gogh's real doctor, who nursed him during his final years. ''He was mentioned in this episode but he appeared in [[TV]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]''. | ||
* Nighy plays a van Gogh expert, with similar fashion tastes to the Doctor himself. ''This turned out also true. He also wore a bowtie''. | * Nighy plays a van Gogh expert, with similar fashion tastes to the Doctor himself. ''This turned out also true. He also wore a bowtie''. | ||
* Steven Moffat stated in an interview that the controversial topic of the regeneration limit for Time Lords would be "addressed in a very, very cheeky way by an old friend of mine" at some point in Series 5.<ref>http://www.kasterborous.com/2010/04/16/regeneration-limit-explained/</ref> It was thought the "old friend" could very well be Richard Curtis, and that the issue might be addressed in this episode. ''This turned out to be false.'' | * Steven Moffat stated in an interview that the controversial topic of the regeneration limit for Time Lords would be "addressed in a very, very cheeky way by an old friend of mine" at some point in Series 5.<ref>http://www.kasterborous.com/2010/04/16/regeneration-limit-explained/</ref> It was thought the "old friend" could very well be Richard Curtis, and that the issue might be addressed in this episode. ''This turned out to be false.'' | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
{{discontinuity}} | {{discontinuity}} | ||
* The Doctor and [[Black (Vincent and the Doctor)|Dr Black]] compliment each other's bow ties, the Doctor saying again that "bow ties are cool". ([[ | * The Doctor and [[Black (Vincent and the Doctor)|Dr Black]] compliment each other's bow ties, the Doctor saying again that "bow ties are cool". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'', ''[[Amy's Choice]])'' | ||
* The Doctor mentions that he had a godmother with two heads. Before his [[Tenth Doctor|ninth regeneration]], he declared that he might have ended up with two heads. ([[ | * The Doctor mentions that he had a godmother with two heads. Before his [[Tenth Doctor|ninth regeneration]], he declared that he might have ended up with two heads. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]'') Although it seemed like a joke at the time, this statement suggests that a Time Lord might in some case actually have an extra head. It may also be a reference to the [[Aplan]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of Angels]]'') | ||
* The [[First Doctor|first]] and [[Second Doctor|second Doctors]] are pictured. | * The [[First Doctor|first]] and [[Second Doctor|second Doctors]] are pictured. | ||
* The Doctor finds his [[species identifier]] device by rifling through a chest in the TARDIS' alcoves. This plot device for providing artefacts and tools was utilised in several of the previous incarnations' series, e.g. the [[Second Doctor]] finding a holy Tibetan bell and [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] a set of bagpipes ([[ | * The Doctor finds his [[species identifier]] device by rifling through a chest in the TARDIS' alcoves. This plot device for providing artefacts and tools was utilised in several of the previous incarnations' series, e.g. the [[Second Doctor]] finding a holy Tibetan bell and [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] a set of bagpipes ([[TV]]: ''[[The Abominable Snowmen]]'') and the [[Tenth Doctor]] retrieving an [[Agatha Christie]] novel ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp]]''). | ||
* The Doctor once again mentions that he is ageing mentally, in contrast to his physical appearance. ([[ | * The Doctor once again mentions that he is ageing mentally, in contrast to his physical appearance. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time Crash]],'' ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'') | ||
* Amy mentions that the Doctor took her to [[Arcadia]]. The planet was featured in [[ | * Amy mentions that the Doctor took her to [[Arcadia]]. The planet was featured in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Deceit]]'', and the "fall of Arcadia" was mentioned as one of the events of the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]] in [[TV]]: ''[[Doomsday]]''. | ||
* The Doctor mentions [[Rory Williams|Rory]], to which Amy asks, "Who?" Amy also says that the Doctor is being extra kind to her, as unbeknownst to her he is feeling guilty about Rory's erasure from time. Van Gogh also sees that Amy is crying, although she doesn't know why; he theorises that she has lost someone. After receiving a half-joking marriage proposal from Vincent, Amy tells him that she's "not the marrying kind". ([[ | * The Doctor mentions [[Rory Williams|Rory]], to which Amy asks, "Who?" Amy also says that the Doctor is being extra kind to her, as unbeknownst to her he is feeling guilty about Rory's erasure from time. Van Gogh also sees that Amy is crying, although she doesn't know why; he theorises that she has lost someone. After receiving a half-joking marriage proposal from Vincent, Amy tells him that she's "not the marrying kind". ([[TV]]: ''[[Cold Blood]]''). | ||
* Taking a companion to a pleasant exhibit after the death of a fellow companion is something the [[Fifth Doctor]] attempted to do earlier for [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]]. ([[ | * Taking a companion to a pleasant exhibit after the death of a fellow companion is something the [[Fifth Doctor]] attempted to do earlier for [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time-Flight]]'') | ||
* This marks the fourth episode this season which opens on a nature shot. ([[ | * This marks the fourth episode this season which opens on a nature shot. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of Angels]]'', ''[[Amy's Choice]]'', ''[[The Hungry Earth]]'') All these episodes open on beautiful, wide-open fields on bright, sunny days. | ||
* Vincent van Gogh is the second historical figure in the new series to have romantic feelings for one of the Doctor's companions and the third to have such feelings for a member of the TARDIS crew. Previously, [[William Shakespeare]] made advances towards [[Martha Jones]], and [[Madame de Pompadour]] fell in love with the [[Tenth Doctor]]. ([[ | * Vincent van Gogh is the second historical figure in the new series to have romantic feelings for one of the Doctor's companions and the third to have such feelings for a member of the TARDIS crew. Previously, [[William Shakespeare]] made advances towards [[Martha Jones]], and [[Madame de Pompadour]] fell in love with the [[Tenth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code]]'', ''[[The Girl in the Fireplace]]'') | ||
* Amy attempting to get Vincent to paint 'The Sunflowers' is similar to [[Rose Tyler]] trying to get [[Victoria|Queen Victoria]] to say, "We are not amused." ([[ | * Amy attempting to get Vincent to paint 'The Sunflowers' is similar to [[Rose Tyler]] trying to get [[Victoria|Queen Victoria]] to say, "We are not amused." ([[TV]]: ''[[Tooth and Claw (TV story)|Tooth and Claw]]'') | ||
* Van Gogh and Amy exchange kisses on the cheek when saying their goodbyes to each other. Van Gogh also kisses the museum curator in gratitude for the latter's praise of him. This method of greeting is later employed by the Doctor in the next episode, [[ | * Van Gogh and Amy exchange kisses on the cheek when saying their goodbyes to each other. Van Gogh also kisses the museum curator in gratitude for the latter's praise of him. This method of greeting is later employed by the Doctor in the next episode, [[TV]]: ''[[The Lodger (TV story)|The Lodger]]'', where he mistakenly believes it is still in practice. (The greeting is still common in some parts of the world, but generally not between men.) | ||
== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
