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'''''Revenge of the Cybermen''''' was the fifth and final serial of [[season 12]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. The story saw the return of the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] as lead villains for the first time since ''[[The Invasion]]'' in 1968 and their only appearance (barring flashbacks and cameos) until ''[[Earthshock]]'' in 1982. | '''''Revenge of the Cybermen''''' was the fifth and final serial of [[season 12]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. The story saw the return of the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] as lead villains for the first time since ''[[The Invasion]]'' in 1968 and their only appearance (barring flashbacks and cameos) until ''[[Earthshock]]'' in 1982. | ||
Like ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'' earlier in the season, ''Revenge'' went through a difficult scripting process. Davis' original plot bore almost no resemblance to the transmitted episode, with the action taking place on a deserted space casino. More rewriting from Davis followed, and the action now largely took place on [[Nerva Beacon]]. However, the script included no [[Vogan (Revenge of the Cybermen)| | Like ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'' earlier in the season, ''Revenge'' went through a difficult scripting process. Davis' original plot bore almost no resemblance to the transmitted episode, with the action taking place on a deserted space casino. More rewriting from Davis followed, and the action now largely took place on [[Nerva Beacon]]. However, the script included no [[Vogan (Revenge of the Cybermen)|Vogans]], with their place being taken by a group of half-starved Welsh gold miners. [[Script editor]] [[Robert Holmes]] largely rewrote the episodes. Holmes added the Vogans and got rid of the human gold miners entirely, as well as a female member of the Nerva crew named Anitra. ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
It was not originally intended as the finale of season 12. The next story to air (''Terror of the Zygons'') was originally filmed as the finale of season 12, but it did not air until the [[Season 13|following season]]. | It was not originally intended as the finale of season 12. The next story to air (''Terror of the Zygons'') was originally filmed as the finale of season 12, but it did not air until the [[Season 13|following season]]. | ||
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=== Uncredited crew === | === Uncredited crew === | ||
* [[Floor assistant|Floor Assistant]] - [[Steve Haggard]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | * [[Floor assistant|Floor Assistant]] - [[Steve Haggard]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
* [[Make-up assistant | * [[Make-up assistant]]s - [[Jane Boak]], [[Martha Fisher]], [[Martha Livesey]], [[Kerin Carswell]], [[Vanessa Poulton]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
* [[Senior cameraman|Senior Cameraman]] - [[Peter Granger]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | * [[Senior cameraman|Senior Cameraman]] - [[Peter Granger]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
* [[Design assistant|Design Assistant]] - [[Jan Spoczynski]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | * [[Design assistant|Design Assistant]] - [[Jan Spoczynski]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
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* [[Technical manager|Technical Manager]] - [[John Farr]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | * [[Technical manager|Technical Manager]] - [[John Farr]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
* [[Grams operator|Grams Operator]] - [[Paul Graydon]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | * [[Grams operator|Grams Operator]] - [[Paul Graydon]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
* [[Film operative|Film | * [[Film operative|Film Operatives]] - [[Stan Cresswell]], [[Don Mattinson]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
* [[Vision Mixer]] - [[Nick Lake]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | * [[Vision Mixer]] - [[Nick Lake]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
* [[Inlay operator|Inlay Operator]] - [[Dave Jervis]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | * [[Inlay operator|Inlay Operator]] - [[Dave Jervis]] ([[INFO]]: ''Revenge of the Cybermen'') | ||
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=== Transport technology === | === Transport technology === | ||
* [[Phobic energy]] is associated with recent [[transmat]] use. | * [[Phobic energy]] is associated with recent [[transmat]] use. | ||
* Without the [[pentalium drive]], a transmat can't work. | * Without the [[pentalium drive]], a transmat can't work. | ||
=== Weapons === | === Weapons === | ||
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=== Cultural references === | === Cultural references === | ||
* The Doctor quotes ''[[Macbeth]]''. | * The Doctor quotes ''[[Macbeth]]''. | ||
* The Doctor claims to have been taught how to tie a [[Turk's head]] knot by [[Harry Houdini]]. | * The Doctor claims to have been taught how to tie a [[Turk's head]] knot by [[Harry Houdini]]. | ||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* This is the first story to feature the Cybermen since ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'' in 1968 as well as the first since the show's move to colour in 1970. | * This is the first story to feature the Cybermen since ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'' in 1968 as well as the first since the show's move to colour in 1970. | ||
*''Revenge of the Cybermen'' introduced a new form of [[Cybermat]] and the title of "[[Cyber-Leader (Mondas)|Cyber-Leader]]". It was also the first time a Cyberman had had a black helmet. | * ''Revenge of the Cybermen'' introduced a new form of [[Cybermat]] and the title of "[[Cyber-Leader (Mondas)|Cyber-Leader]]". It was also the first time a Cyberman had had a black helmet. | ||
*Out of the four ''Doctor Who ''stories to be written by Gerry Davis, this is the only one that he wrote by himself (excluding ''[[The Highlanders (TV story)|The Highlanders]]'' which [[Elwyn Jones]] is credited as having co-written but actually did not contribute to it). | * Out of the four ''Doctor Who ''stories to be written by Gerry Davis, this is the only one that he wrote by himself (excluding ''[[The Highlanders (TV story)|The Highlanders]]'' which [[Elwyn Jones]] is credited as having co-written but actually did not contribute to it). | ||
* The [[BBC Radiophonic Workshop]]'s [[Peter Howell]], later to become one of the series' regular incidental music composers, made his uncredited debut on this story when he was asked by producer [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] to add to, and enhance, the score provided by [[Carey Blyton]]. | * The [[BBC Radiophonic Workshop]]'s [[Peter Howell]], later to become one of the series' regular incidental music composers, made his uncredited debut on this story when he was asked by producer [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] to add to, and enhance, the score provided by [[Carey Blyton]]. | ||
* This story had working titles of ''Return of the Cybermen'' and ''The Revenge of the Cybermen''. Also, each of the four episodes had its own individual title, even though this practice had been discontinued back in 1966, with season three's ''[[The Gunfighters (TV story)|The Gunfighters]]'' being the last to feature them. These were "The Beacon in Space", "The Plague Carriers", "The Gold Miners" and "The Battle for the Nerva". | * This story had working titles of ''Return of the Cybermen'' and ''The Revenge of the Cybermen''. Also, each of the four episodes had its own individual title, even though this practice had been discontinued back in 1966, with season three's ''[[The Gunfighters (TV story)|The Gunfighters]]'' being the last to feature them. These were "The Beacon in Space", "The Plague Carriers", "The Gold Miners" and "The Battle for the Nerva". | ||
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{{discontinuity}} | {{discontinuity}} | ||
* The Doctor was wearing a long brown coat and hat at the end of the previous story, ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'', but they've vanished when he materialises. Harry's sideburns have received a neat trim too. | * The Doctor was wearing a long brown coat and hat at the end of the previous story, ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'', but they've vanished when he materialises. Harry's sideburns have received a neat trim too. | ||
* In Part 3, at the 20:56 mark, the actor's face can be seen through the Cybermen head's mouth. This later happens at 6:20 into Part 4. | * In Part 3, at the 20:56 mark, the actor's face can be seen through the Cybermen head's mouth. This later happens at 6:20 into Part 4. | ||
* At 6:02 into Part 4, the Cybermen actor's eyes are visible through the eyehole. | * At 6:02 into Part 4, the Cybermen actor's eyes are visible through the eyehole. | ||
* Lester wears his interplanetary Space command insignia upside down. | * Lester wears his interplanetary Space command insignia upside down. | ||
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File:DSC01871.jpg|UK 1983 Betamax Release (Cover and PAL Beta tape) | File:DSC01871.jpg|UK 1983 Betamax Release (Cover and PAL Beta tape) | ||
File:Revenge of the Cybermen 1983 VHS UK.jpg|UK 1983 VHS | File:Revenge of the Cybermen 1983 VHS UK.jpg|UK 1983 VHS release cover | ||
File:Revenge of the Cybermen 1984 VHS UK.jpg|UK 1984 VHS release cover | File:Revenge of the Cybermen 1984 VHS UK.jpg|UK 1984 VHS release cover | ||
File:Revenge of the Cybermen 1999 VHS UK.jpg|UK 1999 VHS release cover | File:Revenge of the Cybermen 1999 VHS UK.jpg|UK 1999 VHS release cover | ||
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