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* In a number of 1970s listing guides the story was called ''The French Revolution''. This appears to derive from a promotional article in the BBC listings magazine ''[[Radio Times]]'' entitled "Dr. Who and the French Revolution". | * In a number of 1970s listing guides the story was called ''The French Revolution''. This appears to derive from a promotional article in the BBC listings magazine ''[[Radio Times]]'' entitled "Dr. Who and the French Revolution". | ||
* The ''Radio Times'' programme listing for "Prisoners of Conciergerie" in certain regions did not have a synopsis itself, but was instead accompanied by a black and white head-and-shoulders shot of the Doctor in his astrakhan hat and striped scarf with the accompanying synopsis "The Reign of Terror is in full swing in Paris. Ian and Barbara are waiting for Dr. Who and Susan to arrive from prison. At last the door opens and Dr. Who walks in — not with Susan but with Lemaitre and some soldiers. Lemaitre, it transpires, is holding Susan prisoner, but he says he comes as a friend. As proof of his goodwill he tells them he connived at their escape from prison — at 5.30". | * The ''Radio Times'' programme listing for "Prisoners of Conciergerie" in certain regions did not have a synopsis itself, but was instead accompanied by a black and white head-and-shoulders shot of the Doctor in his astrakhan hat and striped scarf with the accompanying synopsis "The Reign of Terror is in full swing in Paris. Ian and Barbara are waiting for Dr. Who and Susan to arrive from prison. At last the door opens and Dr. Who walks in — not with Susan but with Lemaitre and some soldiers. Lemaitre, it transpires, is holding Susan prisoner, but he says he comes as a friend. As proof of his goodwill he tells them he connived at their escape from prison — at 5.30". | ||
* Many photographs of this story remain. Along with the soundtrack, these were used by [[Loose Cannon Productions]] to reconstruct this story | * Many photographs of this story remain. Along with the soundtrack, these were used by [[Loose Cannon Productions]] to reconstruct this story. An earlier reconstruction of this story was made by [[Michael Palmer]], although this is no longer in circulation. | ||
* It was originally intended that [[Verity Lambert]] and [[David Whitaker]] would be responsible for finding a replacement show to run during the season break. However, this did not prove necessary and the slot was filled with repeats of ''The Valiant Varneys''. | * It was originally intended that [[Verity Lambert]] and [[David Whitaker]] would be responsible for finding a replacement show to run during the season break. However, this did not prove necessary and the slot was filled with repeats of ''The Valiant Varneys''. | ||
* This was the first historical in which the Doctor was seen to wear period attire. The First Doctor continued to do so in most of his stories set in Earth's past. The tradition was initially continued by the [[Second Doctor]] in ''[[The Highlanders]]'', but as pure historical stories faded from ''Doctor Who'', the Doctor generally abandoned this notion. | * This was the first historical in which the Doctor was seen to wear period attire. The First Doctor continued to do so in most of his stories set in Earth's past. The tradition was initially continued by the [[Second Doctor]] in ''[[The Highlanders]]'', but as pure historical stories faded from ''Doctor Who'', the Doctor generally abandoned this notion. | ||
* A design model of 16th century Paris was made for this story by designer [[Roderick Laing]] to help him in his work, which was later given to Carole Ann Ford as a present. Sadly, this unique piece of ''Doctor Who'' history now no longer exists; it was later accidentally smashed to pieces when her cleaning lady, whilst using a feather duster, knocked it off the top of the wardrobe where it was kept. (This was the origin of the popular myth that an elaborate model of Paris was made for the story, but unused.)<ref>"Don't Lose Your Head", DVD extra for ''The Reign of Terror''</ref> | * A design model of 16th century Paris was made for this story by designer [[Roderick Laing]] to help him in his work, which was later given to Carole Ann Ford as a present. Sadly, this unique piece of ''Doctor Who'' history now no longer exists; it was later accidentally smashed to pieces when her cleaning lady, whilst using a feather duster, knocked it off the top of the wardrobe where it was kept. (This was the origin of the popular myth that an elaborate model of Paris was made for the story, but unused.)<ref>"Don't Lose Your Head", DVD extra for ''The Reign of Terror''</ref> | ||
* Parts of the story have been animated, with the animation filling in for the missing episodes. The project was led by [[Big Finish Productions]], along with [[Thetamation]] for PUP Limited and [[BBC Worldwide]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theta-sigma.com/doctorwho.php|title=Doctor Who - The Reign of Terror|date of source=|website name=Theta-Sigma|accessdate=9th September 2012}}</ref> It was released in region 2 on [[28 January (releases)|28 January]] 2013. | * Parts of the story have been animated, with the animation filling in for the missing episodes. The project was led by [[Big Finish Productions]], along with [[Thetamation]] for PUP Limited and [[BBC Worldwide]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theta-sigma.com/doctorwho.php|title=Doctor Who - The Reign of Terror|date of source=|website name=Theta-Sigma|accessdate=9th September 2012}}</ref> It was released in region 2 on [[28 January (releases)|28 January]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]. | ||
* Despite being the last serial of the season, the title for the next serial, ''[[Planet of Giants (TV story)|Planet of Giants]]'', appeared at the end of "Prisoners of Conciergerie". | * Despite being the last serial of the season, the title for the next serial, ''[[Planet of Giants (TV story)|Planet of Giants]]'', appeared at the end of "Prisoners of Conciergerie". | ||
