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These originally included a [[Draconian]], [[Silurian]], [[Axon]], [[Yeti]], [[Cybermen]], [[Alpha Centauri (The Curse of Peladon)|Alpha Centauri]], [[Aggedor]] and several [[Eight Legs]]. The most popular exhibits were the [[Dalek]]s in their Dalek cavern, originally displayed in their original form, and later with their creator [[Davros]]. In time, [[K9]], [[Ice Warrior]]s, [[Sontaran]]s, [[Morbius]], the Keeler-[[Krynoid]], the [[Total Survival Suit]] from ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'' and many more joined the always thrilling displays.{{fact}} | These originally included a [[Draconian]], [[Silurian]], [[Axon]], [[Yeti]], [[Cybermen]], [[Alpha Centauri (The Curse of Peladon)|Alpha Centauri]], [[Aggedor]] and several [[Eight Legs]]. The most popular exhibits were the [[Dalek]]s in their Dalek cavern, originally displayed in their original form, and later with their creator [[Davros]]. In time, [[K9]], [[Ice Warrior]]s, [[Sontaran]]s, [[Morbius]], the Keeler-[[Krynoid]], the [[Total Survival Suit]] from ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'' and many more joined the always thrilling displays.{{fact}} | ||
Visitors walked around a winding corridor with exhibits to either side, most that were changed annually, others that would become old favourites. Eventually they would arrive in the | Visitors walked around a winding corridor with exhibits to either side, most that were changed annually, others that would become old favourites. Eventually they would arrive in the TARDIS console room, where pictures of the Doctors looked down on a console that had "working" switches with flashing lights, a feature that also surrounded the main Dalek exhibits, which moved on a track as they yelled out words of extermination. The exhibition was left via a gift shop and a café. The Doctor Who Exhibition closed after the 1985 season, and was gutted out in early 1986.{{fact}} | ||
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== Promotion == | == Promotion == | ||
* The Blackpool Exhibition was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme's broadcasts. | * The Blackpool Exhibition was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme's broadcasts. | ||
* In 1975 [[Elizabeth Sladen]], [[Ian Marter]] and [[Tom Baker]] promoted the exhibition with a parade led by Baker in the back of [[Bessie]] with the Mayoress and a [[UNIT]] driver. The parade also included a [[Zygon]], [[Bellal]], [[Sontaran]], [[Sea Devil]] and [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cyberman]], and led to the switching on of Blackpool's illuminations. | * In 1975, [[Elizabeth Sladen]], [[Ian Marter]] and [[Tom Baker]] promoted the exhibition with a parade led by Baker in the back of [[Bessie]] with the Mayoress and a [[UNIT]] driver. The parade also included a [[Zygon]], [[Bellal]], [[Sontaran]], [[Sea Devil]] and [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cyberman]], and led to the switching on of Blackpool's illuminations. | ||
* In 1976, Tom Baker especially filmed [[Mind your step! (TV story)|a small skit]] for the exhibition as the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | * In 1976, Tom Baker especially filmed [[Mind your step! (TV story)|a small skit]] for the exhibition as the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | ||
* In 1985, [[Colin Baker]] and [[Nicola Bryant]] were present signing autographs in the console area for [[Children in Need]]. | * In 1985, [[Colin Baker]] and [[Nicola Bryant]] were present signing autographs in the console area for [[Children in Need]]. | ||
