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* The novel features Lee and the Master not only seeing the [[Seventh Doctor]] in the Eye of Harmony, but ''all seven'' previous Doctors. (This was also to have been the case for the televised version, but Universal Pictures were unable to obtain the necessary clearance rights to use the images.) | * The novel features Lee and the Master not only seeing the [[Seventh Doctor]] in the Eye of Harmony, but ''all seven'' previous Doctors. (This was also to have been the case for the televised version, but Universal Pictures were unable to obtain the necessary clearance rights to use the images.) | ||
* Russell suggests the Eighth Doctor's costume had more variability in different scenes. In the part where Grace and the Doctor walk around the park, she's given him not just [[Brian (Doctor Who)|Brian]]'s shoes, but his scarf and woolly hat, as well. Likewise, Grace's outfit in the scene is completely different from the final film. | * Russell suggests the Eighth Doctor's costume had more variability in different scenes. In the part where Grace and the Doctor walk around the park, she's given him not just [[Brian (Doctor Who)|Brian]]'s shoes, but his scarf and woolly hat, as well. Likewise, Grace's outfit in the scene is completely different from the final film. | ||
* The kiss between the Doctor and Grace in the park plays out differently. The Doctor becomes embarrassed by the gesture and apologises for getting carried away. Grace is diffident, but when she asks him to kiss her again he waves her away, telling her there's "no time. | * The kiss between the Doctor and Grace in the park plays out differently. The Doctor becomes embarrassed by the gesture and apologises for getting carried away. Grace is diffident, but when she asks him to kiss her again he waves her away, telling her there's "no time". | ||
* Some of the more disconnected montages from the film are carried by Mrs Trattorio, a disapproving elderly neighbour of Grace, who briefly chats with the Doctor marooned on her doorstep. She's watching the television when Professor Wagg is told that the atomic clock won't start. | * Some of the more disconnected montages from the film are carried by Mrs Trattorio, a disapproving elderly neighbour of Grace, who briefly chats with the Doctor marooned on her doorstep. She's watching the television when Professor Wagg is told that the atomic clock won't start. | ||
* In the back of the ambulance, it's made clear that the Doctor has seen through Grace's ruse to get him to the hospital. Additionally, rather than implying a romantic interaction with Madam Curie, the Master instead correct's Grace's grammar from "as good" to "as ''well'' as me." | * In the back of the ambulance, it's made clear that the Doctor has seen through Grace's ruse to get him to the hospital. Additionally, rather than implying a romantic interaction with Madam Curie, the Master instead correct's Grace's grammar from "as good" to "as ''well'' as me." | ||
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* The rich elderly widow on Swift's tour during the Doctor's surgery is named Mrs [[Carrington (Doctor Who)|Carrington]] | * The rich elderly widow on Swift's tour during the Doctor's surgery is named Mrs [[Carrington (Doctor Who)|Carrington]] | ||
* Bruce's [[paramedic]] partner, a character seen only briefly and unnamed in the film, is [[Joey Sneller]]. | * Bruce's [[paramedic]] partner, a character seen only briefly and unnamed in the film, is [[Joey Sneller]]. | ||
* [[Pik Sim]] and [[Lin Wang]] are Chang Lee's friends, shot by a rival gang | * [[Pik Sim]] and [[Lin Wang]] are Chang Lee's friends, shot by a rival gang. | ||
* The [[KKBE]] news anchors are [[Mi-Jung Kanaka]] and [[Joanna (Doctor Who)|Joanna]]. | * The [[KKBE]] news anchors are [[Mi-Jung Kanaka]] and [[Joanna (Doctor Who)|Joanna]]. | ||
*[[Grace Holloway's mother|Grace's mother]] died of [[cancer]] when she was five. [[Grace Holloway's father|Her father]] comforted her and | *[[Grace Holloway's mother|Grace's mother]] died of [[cancer]] when she was five. [[Grace Holloway's father|Her father]] comforted her and assured her Dr [[Seinkewicz]] had one what he could. | ||
* [[Chang Lee's mother]] and [[Chang Lee's father|father]] owned a shop. He also had an older brother, [[Chang Ho]], who died about three years earlier. | * [[Chang Lee's mother]] and [[Chang Lee's father|father]] owned a shop. He also had an older brother, [[Chang Ho]], who died about three years earlier. | ||
* [[Prentiss (The Novel of the Film)|Prentiss]] is Bruce's boss. | * [[Prentiss (The Novel of the Film)|Prentiss]] is Bruce's boss. | ||
* [[Lana (The Novel of the Film)|Lana]] is a receptionist at the hospital. | * [[Lana (The Novel of the Film)|Lana]] is a receptionist at the hospital. | ||
* [[Gigi Trattorio]] is Grace's neighbour and | * [[Gigi Trattorio]] is Grace's neighbour and was married to [[Bruno Trattorio]]. She also has a [[Gigi Trattorio's cat|pet cat]]. | ||
* [[Sean Ley]] is a news caster in [[San Jose]]. | * [[Sean Ley]] is a news caster in [[San Jose]]. | ||
* [[David Bailey (The Novel of the Film)]] and [[Paul (The Novel of the Film)|Paul]] work for [[Vyse Security]], which is run by Mr [[Vyse]]. | * [[David Bailey (The Novel of the Film)|David Bailey]] and [[Paul (The Novel of the Film)|Paul]] work for [[Vyse Security]], which is run by Mr [[Vyse]]. | ||
* David is dropping out of college | * David is dropping out of college; his [[David Bailey's mother|mother]] was upset about this but his [[David Bailey's father|father]] was understanding. [[Gareth Fitzpatrick's father|Gareth's father]] was not as understanding. | ||
* Professor [[Sullivan (The Novel of the Film)|Sullivan]] came down from Winona to see the starting of the clock. | * Professor [[Sullivan (The Novel of the Film)|Sullivan]] came down from Winona to see the starting of the clock. | ||
* [[Selby (The Novel of the Film)|Selby]] and [[Buffini]] are police officers who are surprised by [[Miranda (Doctor Who)|Miranda's]] murder. | * [[Selby (The Novel of the Film)|Selby]] and [[Buffini]] are police officers who are surprised by [[Miranda (Doctor Who)|Miranda's]] murder. | ||
