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* 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 (TV story)|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 (TV story)|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 (releases)|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". | ||
* [[Henric Hirsch]] was chosen to direct the serial after [[Verity Lambert]] saw his work on ''[[First Night]].'' | |||
* [[Stanley Myers]] created 28 minutes of music for the serial, taking cues from French music such as the national anthem "La Marseillaise". | |||
* Actor and lyricist [[James Cairncross]] portrayed Citizen Lemaitre, having been recommended to [[Henric Hirsch]] by production assistant [[Timothy Combe]], recalling his stage performances. Combe also suggested [[Jack Cunningham]] for the jailer. | |||
* [[Dennis Spooner]] created the jailer character to add humour to the serial's heavy plot. | |||
* [[Timothy Combe]] recommended [[Neville Smith]] as D'Argenson and [[John Barrard]] as the shopkeeper, after working with both on ''[[Z-Cars]]'', as well as [[Roy Herrick]] as Jean, having attended drama school together, and [[Tony Wall]] as Napoleon after seeing his theatre work. | |||
* [[Donald Morley]], cast as Jules Renan, previously performed alongside [[Jacqueline Hill]] in ''[[The Shrike]].'' | |||
* [[Peter Walker]], cast as the young child, featured in [[Henric Hirsch]]'s television play ''Bloomsday''. | |||
* [[Ronald Pickup]], who played the physician, heard about the role from his friend [[Frank Cox]], director of previous serial ''[[The Sensorites]]''. | |||
* [[Keith Anderson]], cast as Maximilien Robespierre, had written to [[Henric Hirsch]] prior to his casting, mentioning his appearance in an episode of ''Sergeant Cork''. | |||
* [[Carole Ann Ford]] recalled that [[Henric Hirsch]] would give no direction during a take, but afterwards said, "Don't be so maudlin". | |||
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