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* This is the shortest regeneration story (in overall run time) to be broadcast on BBC1, as ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'' was only shown on Red Button. | * This is the shortest regeneration story (in overall run time) to be broadcast on BBC1, as ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'' was only shown on Red Button. | ||
* The regeneration is presented differently from other regenerations shown in the revived series, with the use of a prolonged explosion of energy occurring before the actor transitions. The final transition consists of a brief flash of light around the actor's head. | * The regeneration is presented differently from other regenerations shown in the revived series, with the use of a prolonged explosion of energy occurring before the actor transitions. The final transition consists of a brief flash of light around the actor's head. | ||
* Regenerations in the revived series are presented as getting bigger and stronger each time. | * Regenerations in the revived series are presented as getting bigger and stronger each time. The ninth Doctor's regeneration into the tenth Doctor's introduced the regeneration flames. The tenth Doctor's regeneration into the eleventh Doctor's used the same effect but was now big enough to cause damage to the Tardis. The eleventh Doctor's regeneration into a new cycle is big enough to destroy a Dalek ship. However, The Doctor's first regeneration after the reset (from Eleventh to Twelfth) is shown as a simple transition. Perhaps as a callback to the first regenerations from the classic series. | ||
* Before filming for this special began in September 2013, [[Matt Smith]] agreed to play a role in the American film, ''How to Catch a Monster''. His character was depicted as having a thug-like buzz cut, which meant Smith had to have his signature | * Before filming for this special began in September 2013, [[Matt Smith]] agreed to play a role in the American film, ''How to Catch a Monster''. His character was depicted as having a thug-like buzz cut, which meant Smith had to have his signature quiff completely shorn off. By the time the filming was underway for the special, Matt's hair had not grown back enough to fill out the Eleventh Doctor's hairstyle. It was decided that he would use a hairpiece identical to his quiff, which also made it easier for makeup artists to apply ageing effects through older-looking hairpieces. In a humorous moment in the episode that references the wig, the Doctor, surprising Clara, removes a wig to reveal he is bald. (A cap was used to achieve the effect) | ||
** Though it can be assumed that The Doctor's hair grew back to normal during the many long years he stayed on Trenzalore and before he regenerated. | ** Though it can be assumed that The Doctor's hair grew back to normal during the many long years he stayed on Trenzalore and before he regenerated. | ||
** Coincidentally, [[Karen Gillan]] had also shaved her head for a role in the Marvel film ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' and wore a wig alongside Matt Smith in their final bow on the series. | ** Coincidentally, [[Karen Gillan]] had also shaved her head for a role in the Marvel film ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' and wore a wig alongside Matt Smith in their final bow on the series. | ||
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=== Production errors === | === Production errors === | ||
* As the Doctor replies Clara that he "always will be" the Doctor, regeneration energy begins to appear on his hand. However, when he begins hallucinating, the regeneration energy from his hand has completely disappeared. The energy slowly appears on his hand again after he removes his bow tie. | * As the Doctor replies Clara that he "always will be" the Doctor, regeneration energy begins to appear on his hand. However, when he begins hallucinating, the regeneration energy from his hand has completely disappeared. The energy slowly appears on his hand again after he removes his bow tie. However, this may be part of his hallucination. | ||
* When the Doctor and Clara arrive at the Papal Mainframe, the right column of the TARDIS is noticeably missing. | * When the Doctor and Clara arrive at the Papal Mainframe, the right column of the TARDIS is noticeably missing. | ||
* As the Daleks request for the Doctor to show himself, he lies about having a plan, despite Christmas having a truth shield. ''It is unknown if the truth field is still active or intact at this point during the battle on Trenzalore, or if the Doctor has learned to overcome its effect.'' | * As the Daleks request for the Doctor to show himself, he lies about having a plan, despite Christmas having a truth shield. ''It is unknown if the truth field is still active or intact at this point during the battle on Trenzalore, or if the Doctor has learned to overcome its effect.'' | ||
