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|doctor = Thirteenth Doctor | |doctor = Thirteenth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Graham O'Brien|Graham]], [[Ryan Sinclair|Ryan]], [[Yasmin Khan|Yaz]], [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] | |companions = [[Graham O'Brien|Graham]], [[Ryan Sinclair|Ryan]], [[Yasmin Khan|Yaz]], [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] | ||
|featuring = [[Jack Robertson]] | |featuring = [[Jack Robertson|Robertson]] | ||
|enemy = [[Daleks]] | |enemy = [[Daleks]] | ||
|setting = [[Earth]], [[1 January]] [[2021]] | |setting = [[Earth]], [[1 January]] [[2021]] | ||
|writer = [[Chris Chibnall]] | |writer = [[Chris Chibnall]] | ||
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'''''Revolution of the Daleks''''' was the 2021 [[New Year Special]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It featured the return of [[Jack Harkness]], and marked the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s reunion with [[Team TARDIS|her companions]] following the events of ''[[The Timeless Children (TV story)|The Timeless Children]]''. The episode also saw the departure of [[Bradley Walsh]] as [[Graham O'Brien]] and [[Tosin Cole]] as [[Ryan Sinclair]]. | '''''Revolution of the Daleks''''' was the 2021 [[New Year Special]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It featured the return of [[Jack Harkness]], and marked the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s reunion with [[Team TARDIS|her companions]] following the events of [[TV]]: ''[[The Timeless Children (TV story)|The Timeless Children]]''. The episode also saw the departure of [[Bradley Walsh]] as [[Graham O'Brien]] and [[Tosin Cole]] as [[Ryan Sinclair]]. | ||
Continuing the [[Recon Dalek]] storyline begun in ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'', a [[Defence Drone|new line of Daleks]] were introduced, cloned from a remnant of the original recon scout. Their new design is a variant on the Recon Dalek's own casing. It also saw the return of [[bronze Dalek]]s, last seen in [[2017]]'s ''[[Twice Upon a Time (TV story)|Twice Upon a Time]]'', leading to [[2021 Dalek civil war|a battle]] between both factions. | Continuing the [[Recon Dalek]] storyline that begun in [[TV]]: ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'', a [[Defence Drone|new line of Daleks]] were introduced, cloned from a remnant of the original recon scout. Their new design is a variant on the Recon Dalek's own casing. It also saw the return of [[bronze Dalek]]s, last seen on television in [[2017]]'s ''[[Twice Upon a Time (TV story)|Twice Upon a Time]]'', leading to [[2021 Dalek civil war|a battle]] between both factions. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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367 minutes after the Doctor melted the casing of the [[Reconnaissance scout]], a lorry driver takes the empty casing from [[GCHQ]] to [[Depositary 23]], stopping off at a [[ET’teas|kiosk]] for a cup of tea. Walking back to his vehicle, he starts to breathe heavily, drops his cup, and collapses. The woman who served him drags him inside the lorry with the casing and drives it away. | 367 minutes after the Doctor melted the casing of the [[Reconnaissance scout]], a lorry driver takes the empty casing from [[GCHQ]] to [[Depositary 23]], stopping off at a [[ET’teas|kiosk]] for a cup of tea. Walking back to his vehicle, he starts to breathe heavily, drops his cup, and collapses. The woman who served him drags him inside the lorry with the casing and drives it away. | ||
[[Jo Patterson]] - the [[Technology Secretary|technology secretary]] - drives to a breakfast meeting with [[Leo Rugazzi]] and [[Jack Robertson]] to see | [[Jo Patterson]] - the [[Technology Secretary|technology secretary]] - drives to a breakfast meeting with [[Leo Rugazzi]] and [[Jack Robertson]] to see Leo's new defence drones. They oversee a fake riot organised by Jack, where a defence drone effectively disperses the rioters with its water cannon and loud noise. Afterwards, Leo shows the pair how the drones are controlled by AI and are solar powered. Robertson and Jo talk in private, and Jo warns him not to tell anyone that she tipped him off about advanced technology being transported from GCHQ. Jack tells her that the drones will take around a [[year]] to develop, in time to help her win the upcoming general election. | ||
In a [[maximum security facility]] located inside an [[asteroid]], the Doctor wakes up. She scratches a mark on her cell wall, matching numerous other marks covering the two walls. It is clear she has been here for years. A monitor flashes on her wall instructing her to exercise. She does so. Later on, she is escorted to an exercise facility, saying hello to the cameras and her fellow inmates as she passes. Back in her cell, a monitor flashes again, instructing her to sleep. She begins to tell herself [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|a bedtime story]], but is interrupted by knocking from the other side of a wall. Recognising the [[Four Knocks|four knocks]], she wonders if she knows the individual. | In a [[maximum security facility]] located inside an [[asteroid]], the Doctor wakes up. She scratches a mark on her cell wall, matching numerous other marks covering the two walls. It is clear she has been here for years. A monitor flashes on her wall instructing her to exercise. She does so. Later on, she is escorted to an exercise facility, saying hello to the cameras and her fellow inmates as she passes. Back in her cell, a monitor flashes again, instructing her to sleep. She begins to tell herself [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|a bedtime story]], but is interrupted by knocking from the other side of a wall. Recognising the [[Four Knocks|four knocks]], she wonders if she knows the individual. | ||
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In the TARDIS, the Doctor scans for Dalek DNA traces, and Jack explains to Team TARDIS that he is immortal. The screen on the wall beeps, revealing a DNA trace has been found in Osaka, but not an exact match. Jack and Yaz volunteer to investigate, whilst Graham, Ryan and the Doctor travel to talk to Robertson. The Doctor materialises the TARDIS in Robertson's office, and she asks him about the Daleks, having blocked his phone lines so he can't call security. Exasperated, Robertson decides to show them the "production line", where he is [[3D printer|3D printing]] "security drones", which are all modelled on the Recon Dalek from GCHQ. They fill the whole room, and he shows them how there is nothing inside the drones, and that the machines are run by [[Artificial intelligence]]. Graham asks about his facility in Osaka, and Robertson replies that he doesn't have one because he would know about it. | In the TARDIS, the Doctor scans for Dalek DNA traces, and Jack explains to Team TARDIS that he is immortal. The screen on the wall beeps, revealing a DNA trace has been found in Osaka, but not an exact match. Jack and Yaz volunteer to investigate, whilst Graham, Ryan and the Doctor travel to talk to Robertson. The Doctor materialises the TARDIS in Robertson's office, and she asks him about the Daleks, having blocked his phone lines so he can't call security. Exasperated, Robertson decides to show them the "production line", where he is [[3D printer|3D printing]] "security drones", which are all modelled on the Recon Dalek from GCHQ. They fill the whole room, and he shows them how there is nothing inside the drones, and that the machines are run by [[Artificial intelligence]]. Graham asks about his facility in Osaka, and Robertson replies that he doesn't have one because he would know about it. | ||
In Osaka, Yaz tells Jack how it was hard for her in the ten months that the Doctor had been away, almost wishing that she had never met her if it had to stop so abruptly. Jack told her that the Doctor had abandoned him, but that they should | In Osaka, Yaz tells Jack how it was hard for her in the ten months that the Doctor had been away, almost wishing that she had never met her if it had to stop so abruptly. Jack told her that the Doctor had abandoned him, but that they should "remember the journey while [they were] on it", because "the joy is worth the pain". They explore the building with torches, and realise that they are inside a Dalek clone farm. | ||
Meanwhile, Jo Patterson makes an address outside [[10 Downing Street]], promising that she will make Britain | Meanwhile, Jo Patterson makes an address outside [[10 Downing Street]], promising that she will make Britain "more secure", so that they can enter an "age of security", and introduces the new "Defence Drones" whilst four of them surround her. She declares they will be placed on streets, as well as at borders and national landmarks. | ||
In the Dalek clone farm, Yaz asks Jack to help her take a sample of a liquid inside the tubes feeding the new Daleks, in the hope that they may find a way to stop them. Jack sets bombs on the walkways and railings, but the creatures surrounding them start to climb out of their buckets. One of them falls onto his face, and another latches on to Yaz as she tries to help him. Yaz manages to rip the mutant from Jack, who proceeds to shoot the two mutants with his blaster, vapourising them. | In the Dalek clone farm, Yaz asks Jack to help her take a sample of a liquid inside the tubes feeding the new Daleks, in the hope that they may find a way to stop them. Jack sets bombs on the walkways and railings, but the creatures surrounding them start to climb out of their buckets. One of them falls onto his face, and another latches on to Yaz as she tries to help him. Yaz manages to rip the mutant from Jack, who proceeds to shoot the two mutants with his blaster, vapourising them. | ||
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* Dalek Operator 2 - [[Nicholas Pegg]] | * Dalek Operator 2 - [[Nicholas Pegg]] | ||
* [[Grace O'Brien|Grace]] - [[Sharon D Clarke]] | * [[Grace O'Brien|Grace]] - [[Sharon D Clarke]] | ||
*[[Emily Maitlis]] - Emily Maitlis | * [[Emily Maitlis]] - Emily Maitlis | ||
*[[Stunt performer|Stunt Performers]] - Leon Gabbison, Samuel Stefan, Andrew Burford, Xavier Lake, Sarah Lochlan, Paul Bailey, Lloyd Bass, Mathew Paine, Danielle da Costa, Lukaz Leng, Maria Hippolyte, Karen Teoh, Heather Philips, Tracy Caudle | * [[Stunt performer|Stunt Performers]] - Leon Gabbison, Samuel Stefan, Andrew Burford, Xavier Lake, Sarah Lochlan, Paul Bailey, Lloyd Bass, Mathew Paine, Danielle da Costa, Lukaz Leng, Maria Hippolyte, Karen Teoh, Heather Philips, Tracy Caudle | ||
== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
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== References== | == References== | ||
=== Species === | === Species === | ||
* The Doctor's fellow prisoners include: a [[Weeping Angel]], whom the Doctor nicknamed "[[Angela (Revolution of the Daleks)|Angela]]" | * The Doctor's fellow prisoners include: a [[Weeping Angel]], whom the Doctor nicknamed "[[Angela (Revolution of the Daleks)|Angela]]"; an [[Ood]], whom the Doctor nicknamed "[[Bonnie (Revolution of the Daleks)|Bonnie]]", with a [[Sycorax]], whom the Doctor nicknamed "[[Clyde (Revolution of the Daleks)|Clyde]]"; a [[Pting]], whom the Doctor nicknamed "[[Tiny (Revolution of the Daleks)|Tiny]]"; as well as [[Silent (Revolution of the Daleks)|a Silent]], a [[Skithra]], a [[Gathering coil|Gathering Coil]], a [[Cyberman]], and a [[Thijarian]]. | ||
=== Popular culture === | === Popular culture === | ||
* The Doctor recites the opening line of | * The Doctor recites the opening line of [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|a "classic" story]] to herself, mentioning "[[Vernon Dursley|Mr.]] and [[Petunia Dursley|Mrs. Dursley]] of [[4 Privet Drive]]". | ||
* Robertson gives an interview to [[Emily Maitlis]] on ''[[Newsnight]]''. | * Robertson gives an interview to [[Emily Maitlis]] on ''[[Newsnight]]''. | ||
=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* Jack | * Jack mentions catching up with [[Gwen Cooper]]. | ||
* Jack | * Jack recalls [[Rose Tyler]] and her fate. | ||
* Ryan has seen | * Ryan has seen [[Aaron (Resolution)|his dad]]. | ||
* Ryan and Graham both have a vision of [[Grace O'Brien]]. | * Ryan and Graham both have a vision of [[Grace O'Brien]]. | ||
=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
* Jack | * Jack has [[Jack Harkness' vortex manipulator|his vortex manipulator]]. | ||
* Jack | * Jack uses a [[temporal-freezing gateway disinhibitor bubble]] to break the Doctor and himself out of prison. | ||
* The Doctor gives | * The Doctor gives Ryan and Graham each some [[psychic paper]] as a parting gift. | ||
* Gwen Cooper is said to have used a Moped and her son's boxing gloves to destroy a Dalek. | * Gwen Cooper is said to have used a Moped and her son's boxing gloves to destroy a Dalek. | ||
=== Locations === | === Locations === | ||
* The [[Prison (The Timeless Children)|prison]] where the Doctor is being held is | * The [[Prison (The Timeless Children)|prison]] where the Doctor is being held is senty-nine-billion [[light-year]]s away from [[Earth]]. | ||
* Ryan reads a story online about a village in [[Finland]] that is supposedly dealing with a [[troll]] invasion. | * Ryan reads a story online about a village in [[Finland]] that is supposedly dealing with a [[troll]] invasion. | ||
* Graham mentions having heard a story about a [[quarry]] in [[Korea]] that has been shut down due to reports of "[[gravel creature]]s coming to life." | * Graham mentions having heard a story about a [[quarry]] in [[Korea]] that has been shut down due to reports of "[[gravel creature]]s coming to life." | ||
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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* This was the first episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' to be simultaneously broadcast in 4K UHD with HDR colour grading, and the second episode ever made available in this format, | * This was the first episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' to be simultaneously broadcast in 4K UHD with HDR colour grading, and the second episode ever made available in this format, since the BBC doesn't broadcast in 4K UHD on its television channels, it was instead made available on [[BBC iPlayer]], with a red button prompt appearing during its [[BBC One]] broadcast. ''Twice Upon a Time'' remains the first episode to be released in 4K UHD, as it was remastered in the format after broadcast for its re-release on UHD Blu-ray. | ||
* This was the first televised story of the parent ''Doctor Who'' series to be originally released to a streaming service, making its debut on BBC iPlayer around 10 minutes before its BBC One broadcast, rather than shortly afterwards or live and concurrently, as is the norm. However, [[Series 1 (Class)|Series 1]] of ''[[Class]]'' had previously debuted on the same service. | * This was the first televised story of the parent ''Doctor Who'' series to be originally released to a streaming service, making its debut on BBC iPlayer around 10 minutes before its BBC One broadcast, rather than shortly afterwards or live and concurrently, as is the norm. However, [[Series 1 (Class)|Series 1]] of ''[[Class]]'' had previously debuted on the same service. | ||
* The opening title card ("A LONG TIME AGO... FAR, FAR AWAY...") is a reference to the famous ''[[Star Wars]]'' opening title, "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...". | * The opening title card ("A LONG TIME AGO... FAR, FAR AWAY...") is a reference to the famous ''[[Star Wars]]'' opening title, ''"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."''. | ||
* The "Defence Drones" have voices similar to those used by the [[Imperial Dalek|Imperial Daleks]] in [[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)| | * The "Defence Drones" have voices similar to those used by the [[Imperial Dalek|Imperial Daleks]] in [[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'', the last televised instance of a [[Dalek Civil War]]. | ||
* Chris Noth (Jack Robertson) is credited as "Robertson" on BBC iPlayer, and erroneously as "Alan Robertson" in ''Radio Times''. Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea (Armen), Helen Anderson (Rachel), Nicholas Briggs (Voice of the Daleks), Barnaby Edwards (Dalek Operator 1), Nicholas Pegg (Dalek Operator 2) and Sharon D Clarke (Grace) are credited on-screen but not in ''Radio Times'' or on BBC iPlayer. | * Chris Noth (Jack Robertson) is credited as "Robertson" on BBC iPlayer, and erroneously as "Alan Robertson" in ''Radio Times''. Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea (Armen), Helen Anderson (Rachel), Nicholas Briggs (Voice of the Daleks), Barnaby Edwards (Dalek Operator 1), Nicholas Pegg (Dalek Operator 2) and Sharon D Clarke (Grace) are credited on-screen but not in ''Radio Times'' or on BBC iPlayer. | ||
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=== Myths === | === Myths === | ||
* [[Davros]] would return. ''This was proven false.'' | * [[Davros]] would return. ''This was proven false.'' | ||
* The prison the Doctor was in would be revealed to be [[Shada (prison)|Shada]]. ''This is unknown as this was neither confirmed nor denied.'' | * The prison the Doctor was in would be revealed to be [[Shada (prison)|Shada]]. ''This is unknown as this was neither confirmed nor denied in the episode.'' | ||
* Graham or Ryan would die at the end of the episode. ''This theory was incorrect as they would both leave the TARDIS alive at the end of the episode and given an open ending.'' | * Graham or Ryan would die at the end of the episode. ''This theory was incorrect as they would both leave the TARDIS alive at the end of the episode and given an open ending.'' | ||
* [[David Tennant]] would make a cameo as the [[Tenth Doctor]]. ''This was proven false.'' | * [[David Tennant]] would make a cameo as the [[Tenth Doctor]]. ''This was proven false.'' | ||
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* This story would be a two-parter. ''This was proven false.'' | * This story would be a two-parter. ''This was proven false.'' | ||
* This story would continue the war between the [[Renegade Dalek]]s and the [[Imperial Dalek]]s. ''Although not entirely true, it does contain a similar plot element.'' | * This story would continue the war between the [[Renegade Dalek]]s and the [[Imperial Dalek]]s. ''Although not entirely true, it does contain a similar plot element.'' | ||
* The Doctor would not be broken out of the prison until the halfway point of the episode. ''This was proven false.'' | |||
=== Production errors === | === Production errors === | ||
