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The run-up to the broadcast of the series premiere was characterised by confusing and sometimes contradictory indications from [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC sources]]. According to [[DWM 410|issue 410]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', the BBC intended to begin the numbering of seasons yet again to reflect the change of production team. Thus, the 2010 season would ostensibly be marketed as "Series 1".<ref>"New Companion Confirmed!", [[DWM 410|''Doctor Who Magazine'' #410]] (22nd July 2009), p.5</ref> A December 2009 announcement by the BBC regarding the show filming in [[Croatia]] also referred to the upcoming season as "Series 1."<ref>[http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2009/12/series-one-in-croatia.html "series one in croatia"], The Doctor Who News Page, 1 December 2009</ref> This seemed to be supported by photographs of location filming, which clearly showed clappers labelled "Series 1". This suggested that, at least internally, the production team believed it was, indeed, a "first" series. | The run-up to the broadcast of the series premiere was characterised by confusing and sometimes contradictory indications from [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC sources]]. According to [[DWM 410|issue 410]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', the BBC intended to begin the numbering of seasons yet again to reflect the change of production team. Thus, the 2010 season would ostensibly be marketed as "Series 1".<ref>"New Companion Confirmed!", [[DWM 410|''Doctor Who Magazine'' #410]] (22nd July 2009), p.5</ref> A December 2009 announcement by the BBC regarding the show filming in [[Croatia]] also referred to the upcoming season as "Series 1."<ref>[http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2009/12/series-one-in-croatia.html "series one in croatia"], The Doctor Who News Page, 1 December 2009</ref> This seemed to be supported by photographs of location filming, which clearly showed clappers labelled "Series 1". This suggested that, at least internally, the production team believed it was, indeed, a "first" series. | ||
However, in early 2010, Steven Moffat indicated in [[DWM 418|issue 418]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' that this season would be referred to as ''Season 31''. In his column in Issue 417, Moffat addressed the confusion | However, in early 2010, Steven Moffat indicated in [[DWM 418|issue 418]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' that this season would be referred to as ''Season 31''. In his column in Issue 417, Moffat addressed the confusion humorously, suggesting the season be called "Series Fnarg". "It's a whole new number," he wrote. "I haven't decided yet, but I think it's even." | ||
Muddying the waters even further, [[BBC Video]] announced on [[3 March (production)|3 March]] [[2010 (production)|2010]] that the first DVD release of episodes from the series, scheduled for issue in the UK in June 2010, would be titled ''Series '''Five''', Volume 1''.<ref>[http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2010/03/matt-smith-first-dvd-release-date.html Doctor Who News Page - Matt Smith First DVD Release Date], accessed 3 March 2010</ref> | Muddying the waters even further, [[BBC Video]] announced on [[3 March (production)|3 March]] [[2010 (production)|2010]] that the first DVD release of episodes from the series, scheduled for issue in the UK in June 2010, would be titled ''Series '''Five''', Volume 1''.<ref>[http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2010/03/matt-smith-first-dvd-release-date.html Doctor Who News Page - Matt Smith First DVD Release Date], accessed 3 March 2010</ref> | ||
