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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* Exclusive previews of the episode were also held in five venues across [[Wales]]. The [[Cardiff]] Bay Odeon, [[Swansea]] Odeon, [[Wrexham]] Odeon, [[Aberystwyth University|Aberystwyth]] Arts Centre and Pwllheli Neuadd Dwyfor all screened ''Smith And Jones'' on the morning of 31st March, hours before the television broadcast. | * Exclusive previews of the episode were also held in five venues across [[Wales]]. The [[Cardiff]] Bay Odeon, [[Swansea]] Odeon, [[Wrexham]] Odeon, [[Aberystwyth University|Aberystwyth]] Arts Centre and Pwllheli Neuadd Dwyfor all screened ''Smith And Jones'' on the morning of 31st March, hours before the television broadcast. | ||
* The title of this episode alludes to the last names of Martha and of the Doctor, using his usual alias of John Smith. It may also be a reference to the comedy duo of the same name or the Western television programme ''Alias Smith and Jones''. In the [[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] novel ''[[The Eight Doctors]]'', the [[Eighth Doctor]]'s new assistant [[Samantha Jones]] pointed out the same coincidence with their names. Martha's last appearance (in ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'') saw her married to Mickey Smith | * The title of this episode alludes to the last names of Martha and of the Doctor, using his usual alias of John Smith. It may also be a reference to the comedy duo of the same name or the Western television programme ''Alias Smith and Jones''. In the [[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] novel ''[[The Eight Doctors]]'', the [[Eighth Doctor]]'s new assistant [[Samantha Jones]] pointed out the same coincidence with their names. Martha's last appearance (in ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'') saw her married to Mickey Smith — a relationship between "Smith and Jones"; in fact, Martha was called "Martha Smith-Jones" in the credits. "Smith and Jones" is alluded to again by the [[Eleventh Doctor]] in ''[[Death of the Doctor]]'' when referring to [[Sarah Jane Smith]] and [[Josephine Jones]]. | ||
* Swansea's Singleton Hospital was used to represent the hospital for location filming although the scene in which the Judoon enter the hospital was actually filmed in nearby Swansea University's library. The university commemorates this annually during freshers week with a ''Dr Who'' display. | * Swansea's Singleton Hospital was used to represent the hospital for location filming although the scene in which the Judoon enter the hospital was actually filmed in nearby Swansea University's library. The university commemorates this annually during freshers week with a ''Dr Who'' display. | ||
* In the book ''[[Doctor Who: The Inside Story]],'' a piece of concept art by Peter McKinstry shows a concept sketch "burnt out" [[sonic screwdriver]]. The book came out some time in advance of the airing of the episode. | * In the book ''[[Doctor Who: The Inside Story]],'' a piece of concept art by Peter McKinstry shows a concept sketch "burnt out" [[sonic screwdriver]]. The book came out some time in advance of the airing of the episode. | ||
* The line "Judoon platoon upon the Moon." was written as something of a joke towards [[David Tennant]]. The Scottish accent, which is Tennant's natural one, makes it difficult to pronounce the sound/syllable "-oon" in an English accent. | * The line "Judoon platoon upon the Moon." was written as something of a joke towards [[David Tennant]]. The Scottish accent, which is Tennant's natural one, makes it difficult to pronounce the sound/syllable "-oon" in an English accent. | ||
* A window cleaner cradle scene intended for use in this episode was reused for ''[[Partners in Crime]]''. | * A window cleaner cradle scene intended for use in this episode was reused for ''[[Partners in Crime]]''. | ||
* When Florence sets up the MRI scanner to overload, a label on one of the scanner screens seems to read "UAC" with the "A" represented by a stylised logo, reminiscent of the Union Aerospace Corporation logo from the DOOM 3 computer game - being another possible tie-in with the Doom / Doom II door sounds in ''[[The Impossible Planet]]''. | * When Florence sets up the MRI scanner to overload, a label on one of the scanner screens seems to read "UAC" with the "A" represented by a stylised logo, reminiscent of the Union Aerospace Corporation logo from the DOOM 3 computer game - being another possible tie-in with the Doom / Doom II door sounds in ''[[The Impossible Planet]]''. | ||
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* On the channel [[Watch (TV channel)|Watch]], the execution of the person who attacked the Judoon with a vase was cut out from the episode. | * On the channel [[Watch (TV channel)|Watch]], the execution of the person who attacked the Judoon with a vase was cut out from the episode. | ||
* There are several similarities between this episode and ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]''. Both series openers involve an alien fugitive escaping to Earth and a group of alien police trying to find them, as well as extensive use of scenes set in a hospital. They also introduce a new main companion and see the destruction of the Doctor's sonic screwdriver with a new one replacing it. | * There are several similarities between this episode and ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]''. Both series openers involve an alien fugitive escaping to Earth and a group of alien police trying to find them, as well as extensive use of scenes set in a hospital. They also introduce a new main companion and see the destruction of the Doctor's sonic screwdriver with a new one replacing it. | ||
* | * {{W|Bram Stoker}} and {{w|Vampire|Vampires}} — The head of the hospital is called B. Stoker. This is a clear reference to Abraham "Bram" Stoker, the author of the iconic vampire novel ''Dracula''. In this episode, the character is attacked by a creature with vampire-like qualities. | ||
* This is the first episode to use a companion's surname in the title. | * This is the first episode to use a companion's surname in the title. | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
