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*The episode was filmed during production of [[Series 4 (Doctor Who)|Series 4]], the first time a Christmas special has been rolled into production of the preceding series. This allowed the Series 4 finale, ''[[Journey's End]]'' to include a trailer for the episode. | *The episode was filmed during production of [[Series 4 (Doctor Who)|Series 4]], the first time a Christmas special has been rolled into production of the preceding series. This allowed the Series 4 finale, ''[[Journey's End]]'' to include a trailer for the episode. | ||
*The [[Cybermen (Pete's World)|Cybermen]] appear in the trailer, which included the onscreen caption ''Return of the Cybermen''. That was confirmed as merely a tag-line rather than the title. | *The [[Cybermen (Pete's World)|Cybermen]] appear in the trailer, which included the onscreen caption ''Return of the Cybermen''. That was confirmed as merely a tag-line rather than the title. | ||
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*Russell T Davies has guaranteed a twist ending so shocking that they might not show an early press screening, because they doubt that anyone will be able to keep it a secret. | *Russell T Davies has guaranteed a twist ending so shocking that they might not show an early press screening, because they doubt that anyone will be able to keep it a secret. | ||
*The pre-credits sequence of the special were broadcast as a special preview during the 2008 Children in Need Appeal in November 2008. | *The pre-credits sequence of the special were broadcast as a special preview during the 2008 Children in Need Appeal in November 2008. | ||
*On the new trailer on the BBC's website it shows the 'Cybershades' who have a rusty | *On the new trailer on the BBC's website it shows the 'Cybershades' who have a rusty Cyber head and a yeti like body. It also shows that Miss Hartigan knows the Cybermen. | ||
*In the | *In the Children in Need preview David Morrissey had a regular screwdriver as opposed to the sonic screwdriver. | ||
*The DVD release of Series 4 included an alternate ending for ''[[Journey's End]]'' that would have had a cliffhanger involving the Cybermen suddenly appearing inside the TARDIS. This idea was dropped before broadcast and the opening scene of this episode gives no indication of the Doctor being in peril. | *The DVD release of Series 4 included an alternate ending for ''[[Journey's End]]'' that would have had a cliffhanger involving the Cybermen suddenly appearing inside the TARDIS. This idea was dropped before broadcast and the opening scene of this episode gives no indication of the Doctor being in peril. | ||
*From what information has been released, this is the only Christmas Special so far in the series not to be set in the modern day. | *From what information has been released, this is the only Christmas Special so far in the series not to be set in the modern day. | ||
*In an interview with Russell T Davies he has confirmed that | *In an interview with Russell T Davies he has confirmed that Morrissey's Doctor is '''''not''''' a conman. | ||
*Russell T Davies recently revealed to the Radio Times: "the Doctor finds himself staring at that inevitable day when his tenth incarnation must die..." | *Russell T Davies recently revealed to the Radio Times: "the Doctor finds himself staring at that inevitable day when his tenth incarnation must die..." | ||
*Russell T Davies also gave the Radio Times a few hints about what's in store next year. We know that, for his first 2009 adventure, the Doctor will be left without the | *Russell T Davies also gave the Radio Times a few hints about what's in store next year. We know that, for his first 2009 adventure, the Doctor will be left without the [[TARDIS]]. Russell also hinted that "dark forces are gathering. The Gate is waiting, and life will never be the same again." | ||
*A trailer that premiered on 15th December portrayed the Tenth Doctor using a stethoscope, | *A trailer that premiered on 15th December portrayed the Tenth Doctor using a stethoscope, presumably on the Other Doctor. There was also a brief shot of the two Doctors embracing, rumours have thus circulated that the Other Doctor may be another time lord who is an old friend of the Doctor, furthered by the evidence of fob-watches. | ||
* David | * David Morrissey's Doctor has a TARDIS (''Confirmed by press reports from the Press Launch'') | ||
* All 9 previous Doctors all make fleeting cameos (''Confirmed by RTD on BBC Radio 5'') | * All 9 previous Doctors all make fleeting cameos (''Confirmed by RTD on BBC Radio 5'') | ||
* In an interview on the Paul O'Grady show, 19th December, Dervla Kirwan stated that the | * In an interview on the Paul O'Grady show, 19th December, Dervla Kirwan stated that the Cybermen are working with Miss Hartigan, because she has something they want. | ||
* The Title of the first 2009 special will be revealed during the credits of this episode. | * The Title of the first 2009 special will be revealed during the credits of this episode. | ||
