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* While visiting Amsterdam's red light district, [[Janet Fielding]] was mistaken for a prostitute. | * While visiting Amsterdam's red light district, [[Janet Fielding]] was mistaken for a prostitute. | ||
* Filming was allowed in Amsterdam so long as the story didn't involve drug smuggling, prostitution or diamond theft. | * Filming was allowed in Amsterdam so long as the story didn't involve drug smuggling, prostitution or diamond theft. | ||
* Colin Baker played Maxil not as a guest role, but as someone who thinks he's starring in his own series. As a result, John Nathan Turner had to tell him that "it's called ''Doctor Who,'' not ''The Bloke Who's a Guard in the Background''" | * Colin Baker played Maxil not as a guest role, but as someone who thinks he's starring in his own series. As a result, John Nathan Turner had to tell him that "it's called ''Doctor Who,'' not ''The Bloke Who's a Guard in the Background''". | ||
* Colin Baker was a fan of the show and delighted to play a guest role, but was also disappointed that this seemingly meant that he could never play the Doctor. | *Colin Baker was a fan of the show and delighted to play a guest role, but was also disappointed that this seemingly meant that he could never play the Doctor. | ||
* When Colin Baker was offered the role of Maxil, he was doing a play in [[Brighton]]. | *When Colin Baker was offered the role of Maxil, he was doing a play in [[Brighton]]. | ||
* Colin Baker jokes that while filming the scene where Commander Maxil shoots the Doctor, he was gunning for Peter Davison's part. Davison claimed that Baker enjoyed the scene a bit too much. | *Colin Baker jokes that while filming the scene where Commander Maxil shoots the Doctor, he was gunning for Peter Davison's part. Davison claimed that Baker enjoyed the scene a bit too much. | ||
* [[Sarah Sutton]] ripped her trousers during the crypt scene. | *[[Sarah Sutton]] ripped her trousers during the crypt scene. | ||
* Ian Collier described Omega's costume as one of the most uncomfortable experiences of his life. | *Ian Collier described Omega's costume as one of the most uncomfortable experiences of his life. | ||
* Ian Collier got burned filming the explosives scenes. They used metal plates to cover the charges. | *Ian Collier got burned filming the explosives scenes. They used metal plates to cover the charges. | ||
* Peter Davison claimed that he was planning to use a dildo he purchased in Amsterdam as a weapon to kill Omega, but because they were running behind schedule, he didn't get a chance. | *Peter Davison claimed that he was planning to use a dildo he purchased in Amsterdam as a weapon to kill Omega, but because they were running behind schedule, he didn't get a chance. | ||
* The cast found the Ergon costume laughable. [[Eric Saward]] claimed it was neve described in the script and thought it was "lunatic" when he saw it. [[Johnny Byrne]] claimed it was a legitimate, "less successful attempt" at biosynthesis. | *The cast found the Ergon costume laughable. [[Eric Saward]] claimed it was neve described in the script and thought it was "lunatic" when he saw it. [[Johnny Byrne]] claimed it was a legitimate, "less successful attempt" at biosynthesis. | ||
* John Nathan-Turner never explained why he wanted Tegan back or left her behind. Eric Saward thought it was contrived, while Peter Davison thought it was a "ludicrous coincidence". | *John Nathan-Turner never explained why he wanted Tegan back or left her behind. Eric Saward thought it was contrived, while Peter Davison thought it was a "ludicrous coincidence". | ||
* Sarah Sutton grew to dislike running around in Amsterdam, especially after three days of it. | *Sarah Sutton grew to dislike running around in Amsterdam, especially after three days of it. | ||
* Eric Saward claimed that John Nathan-Turner wanted to film in Amsterdam for no rhyme or reason and that all you could do is run around the streets. | *Eric Saward claimed that John Nathan-Turner wanted to film in Amsterdam for no rhyme or reason and that all you could do is run around the streets. | ||
* [[Leela]] had been written into the script, but [[Louise Jameson]] was not available. A few of Leela's actions critical to the plot were therefore given to Nyssa, resulting in a slightly unusually aggressive role for the character. | *[[Leela]] had been written into the script, but [[Louise Jameson]] was not available. A few of Leela's actions critical to the plot were therefore given to Nyssa, resulting in a slightly unusually aggressive role for the character. | ||
=== Influences === | ===Influences=== | ||
*''[[Frankenstein]] - ''The scene of Omega at the Punch and Judy show and interacting with a child was inspired by the 1931 film, as well as [[The Bride of Frankenstein | *''[[Frankenstein]]'' - ''The scene of Omega at the Punch and Judy show and interacting with a child was inspired by the 1931 film, as well as ''[[The Bride of Frankenstein]]''.'' | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings=== | ||
* Part one - 7.2 million viewers | |||
* Part two - 7.3 million viewers | *Part one - 7.2 million viewers | ||
* Part three - 6.9 million viewers | *Part two - 7.3 million viewers | ||
*Part three - 6.9 million viewers | |||
* Part four - 7.2 million viewers | * Part four - 7.2 million viewers | ||
=== Myths === | ===Myths=== | ||
* New regular costumes for Nyssa and Tegan are seen for the first time in this story. ''(Although Tegan's new costume makes its debut here, Nyssa's is not seen until the following story, ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]''. This myth derives from the fact that numerous publicity photographs of the two actresses wearing their new costumes were taken during ''Arc of Infinity''{{'}}s location shoot in Amsterdam. These photo shoots were made possible by the fact that ''Snakedance'' was completed before ''Arc of Infinity''.)'' | |||
*New regular costumes for Nyssa and Tegan are seen for the first time in this story. ''(Although Tegan's new costume makes its debut here, Nyssa's is not seen until the following story, ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]''. This myth derives from the fact that numerous publicity photographs of the two actresses wearing their new costumes were taken during ''Arc of Infinity''{{'}}s location shoot in Amsterdam. These photo shoots were made possible by the fact that ''Snakedance'' was completed before ''Arc of Infinity''.)'' | |||
===Filming locations=== | |||
*Location shooting was done in [[Amsterdam]] in [[May (production)|May]] of [[1982 (production)|1982]]: | |||
* Location shooting was done in [[Amsterdam]] in [[May]] of [[1982 (production)|1982]]: | *Muntplein, Amsterdam | ||
* Muntplein, Amsterdam | *Herengracht, Amsterdam | ||
* Herengracht, Amsterdam | *Leidseplein, Amsterdam | ||
* Leidseplein, Amsterdam | *Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam | ||
* Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam | *Zandpad, Amsterdam | ||
* Zandpad, Amsterdam | *Middenweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
* Middenweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands | *Prinsengracht, Amsterdam | ||
* Prinsengracht, Amsterdam | *Amstel Sluize, Amsterdam | ||
* Amstel Sluize, Amsterdam | *Stationsplein, Amsterdam | ||
* Stationsplein, Amsterdam | *Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam | ||
* Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam | *Singel, Amsterdam | ||
* Singel, Amsterdam | *Lijnbaansgracht, Amsterdam | ||
* Lijnbaansgracht, Amsterdam | *Sint Nicolaasstraat, Amsterdam | ||
* Sint Nicolaasstraat, Amsterdam | *Amstelveld, Amsterdam | ||
* Amstelveld, Amsterdam | *Frankendael House, Middenweg 172, Amsterdam | ||
* Frankendael House, Middenweg 172, Amsterdam | *Amstel, Amsterdam | ||
* Amstel, Amsterdam | *Dam Square, Amsterdam | ||
* Dam Square, Amsterdam | *[[BBC Television Centre]] ([[List of stories recorded at BBC Television Centre|Studio 1]]), Shepherd's Bush, [[London]] | ||
* [[BBC Television Centre]] ([[List of stories recorded at BBC Television Centre|Studio 1]]), Shepherd's Bush, [[London]] | |||
=== Production errors === | ===Production errors=== | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
{{discontinuity}} | {{discontinuity}} | ||
== Continuity == | ==Continuity== | ||
* [[Borusa]] has now ascended to the role of [[Lord President]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'', ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | |||
* [[Leela]] has married [[Andred]], for whom she had left the [[Fourth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | *[[Borusa]] has now ascended to the role of [[Lord President]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'', ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
* The Doctor again enters the [[the Matrix]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'') | *[[Leela]] has married [[Andred]], for whom she had left the [[Fourth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
*The Doctor again enters the [[the Matrix]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'') | |||
*The Castellan mentions that the destruction of a Time Lord has only been ordered once before. Previously, [[Morbius]] was ordered destroyed. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'') | *The Castellan mentions that the destruction of a Time Lord has only been ordered once before. Previously, [[Morbius]] was ordered destroyed. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'') | ||
* Hedin and Omega appear in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Infinity Doctors (novel)|The Infinity Doctors]]''. | *Hedin and Omega appear in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Infinity Doctors (novel)|The Infinity Doctors]]''. | ||
* Omega also appears in [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Omega (audio story)|Omega]]'', which takes place immediately after the events of this story from the perspective of the Fifth Doctor. | *Omega also appears in [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Omega (audio story)|Omega]]'', which takes place immediately after the events of this story from the perspective of the Fifth Doctor. | ||
* A traitor is found to be at work on Gallifrey - not for the first time, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'') nor the last. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | *A traitor is found to be at work on Gallifrey - not for the first time, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'') nor the last. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
* [[Thalia]] comments on the Doctor's previous inability to return [[Romana II|Romana]] to Gallifrey after she helped him collect the [[Key to Time]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Armageddon Factor (TV story)|The Armageddon Factor]]'') The Doctor tells her that she chose to stay in [[E-Space]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Warriors' Gate (TV story)|Warriors' Gate]]'') | *[[Thalia]] comments on the Doctor's previous inability to return [[Romana II|Romana]] to Gallifrey after she helped him collect the [[Key to Time]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Armageddon Factor (TV story)|The Armageddon Factor]]'') The Doctor tells her that she chose to stay in [[E-Space]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Warriors' Gate (TV story)|Warriors' Gate]]'') | ||
* The dress worn by Nyssa at [[Cranleigh Hall]] is seen in her room. ([[TV]]: ''[[Black Orchid (TV story)|Black Orchid]]'') | *The dress worn by Nyssa at [[Cranleigh Hall]] is seen in her room. ([[TV]]: ''[[Black Orchid (TV story)|Black Orchid]]'') | ||
* Nyssa and Tegan spent several days on holiday in Amsterdam in 1983, ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Elite (audio story)|The Elite]]'') while the Doctor was dealing with Omega in the [[Sector of Forgotten Souls]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Omega (audio story)|Omega]]'') | *Nyssa and Tegan spent several days on holiday in Amsterdam in 1983, ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Elite (audio story)|The Elite]]'') while the Doctor was dealing with Omega in the [[Sector of Forgotten Souls]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Omega (audio story)|Omega]]'') | ||
* This is one of the moments during the Doctor's timeline in which one incarnation of [[Clara Oswald]] comes across the Fifth Doctor while trying to undo the damage done by the [[Great Intelligence]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Name of the Doctor (TV story)|The Name of the Doctor]]'') | *This is one of the moments during the Doctor's timeline in which one incarnation of [[Clara Oswald]] comes across the Fifth Doctor while trying to undo the damage done by the [[Great Intelligence]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Name of the Doctor (TV story)|The Name of the Doctor]]'') | ||
* Tegan would later tell the Doctor and Nyssa that she lost her sense of adventure in Amsterdam. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sands of Time (novel)|The Sands of Time]]'') | *Tegan would later tell the Doctor and Nyssa that she lost her sense of adventure in Amsterdam. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sands of Time (novel)|The Sands of Time]]'') | ||
* Zorac notes how violence has erupted on Gallifrey every time the Doctor returns there. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'', ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'', ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | *Zorac notes how violence has erupted on Gallifrey every time the Doctor returns there. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'', ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'', ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
* Tegan later described the Ergon as "looking suspiciously like a plucked [[chicken]]". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Waters of Amsterdam (audio story)|The Waters of Amsterdam]]'') | *Tegan later described the Ergon as "looking suspiciously like a plucked [[chicken]]". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Waters of Amsterdam (audio story)|The Waters of Amsterdam]]'') | ||
* The Doctor would take on Maxil's appearance during his next [[regeneration]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'') | *The Doctor would take on Maxil's appearance during his next [[regeneration]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'') | ||
== Home video and audio releases == | ==Home video and audio releases== | ||
=== DVD releases === | ===DVD releases === | ||
This story was originally released in a double-pack with ''[[Time-Flight]]'' in Region 2 and 4 but released singly in Region 1. | This story was originally released in a double-pack with ''[[Time-Flight]]'' in Region 2 and 4 but released singly in Region 1. | ||
The R2 and R4 cover art of this story and ''Time-Flight'' shows the "Peter Davison Years" as 1981-1984. All other Davison-era releases have claimed the years as 1982-1984 in deference to the January 1982 broadcast of ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]''. However, there is justification for calling the era 1981-1984, as that's the period of time Davison actually worked on the programme. Like [[Jon Pertwee]], Davison fell victim to the [[BBC]]'s decision to push back the premiere of his first series to the start of the new calendar year. Neither actor is generally credited for their first year on the job, making their eras appear a little shorter than they actually were. While Pertwee only filmed about half of [[Season 7]] in 1969, almost everything of [[Season 19]] was filmed in 1981. Indeed, Davison's first work on the series — his [[regeneration]] scene — had been filmed on [[9 January (production)|9 January]] 1981, almost a full year prior to the release of ''Castrovalva''. Ironically, the only part of Davison's initial year ''not'' filmed in 1981 was ''Time-Flight'', the only other DVD release to bear the claim of an era lasting from 1981-1984. All told, Davison's time in front of the cameras as the Doctor lasted from 9 January 1981 to [[12 January (production)|12 January]] 1984 — almost precisely the three-year tenure he had been advised by [[Patrick Troughton]] to undertake. | The R2 and R4 cover art of this story and ''Time-Flight'' shows the "Peter Davison Years" as 1981-1984. All other Davison-era releases have claimed the years as 1982-1984 in deference to the January 1982 broadcast of ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]''. However, there is justification for calling the era 1981-1984, as that's the period of time Davison actually worked on the programme. Like [[Jon Pertwee]], Davison fell victim to the [[BBC]]'s decision to push back the premiere of his first series to the start of the new calendar year. Neither actor is generally credited for their first year on the job, making their eras appear a little shorter than they actually were. While Pertwee only filmed about half of [[Season 7]] in 1969, almost everything of [[Season 19]] was filmed in 1981. Indeed, Davison's first work on the series — his [[regeneration]] scene — had been filmed on [[9 January (production)|9 January]] 1981, almost a full year prior to the release of ''Castrovalva''. Ironically, the only part of Davison's initial year ''not'' filmed in 1981 was ''Time-Flight'', the only other DVD release to bear the claim of an era lasting from 1981-1984. All told, Davison's time in front of the cameras as the Doctor lasted from 9 January 1981 to [[12 January (production)|12 January]] 1984 — almost precisely the three-year tenure he had been advised by [[Patrick Troughton]] to undertake. | ||
* Region 2 - [[6 August (releases)|6 August]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]] | *Region 2 - [[6 August (releases)|6 August]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]] | ||
::PAL - BBCDVD2327 | ::PAL - BBCDVD2327 | ||
* Region 4 - [[5 September (releases)|5 September]] 2007 | *Region 4 - [[5 September (releases)|5 September]] 2007 | ||
::PAL - | ::PAL - | ||
* Region 1 - [[6 November (releases)|6 November]] 2007 | *Region 1 - [[6 November (releases)|6 November]] 2007 | ||
Contents: | Contents: | ||
* Commentary by [[Peter Davison]], [[Janet Fielding]], [[Sarah Sutton]] and [[Colin Baker]] | |||
* ''[[Anti-Matter from Amsterdam (documentary)|Anti-Matter from Amsterdam]]'' - Presented by [[Sophie Aldred]], this new documentary examines the making of ''Arc of Infinity''. Featuring actors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sarah Sutton. | *Commentary by [[Peter Davison]], [[Janet Fielding]], [[Sarah Sutton]] and [[Colin Baker]] | ||
* ''[[The Omega Factor]]'' - Writers and actors look at the character and motivation of the renegade Time Lord, Omega. Featuring co-creator [[Bob Baker]], actors [[Stephen Thorne]] and [[Ian Collier]]. | *''[[Anti-Matter from Amsterdam (documentary)|Anti-Matter from Amsterdam]]'' - Presented by [[Sophie Aldred]], this new documentary examines the making of ''Arc of Infinity''. Featuring actors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sarah Sutton. | ||
*''[[The Omega Factor]]'' - Writers and actors look at the character and motivation of the renegade Time Lord, Omega. Featuring co-creator [[Bob Baker]], actors [[Stephen Thorne]] and [[Ian Collier]]. | |||
* Deleted Scenes - Deleted scenes taken from time-coded viewing copies of the studio recordings and early edits. | * Deleted Scenes - Deleted scenes taken from time-coded viewing copies of the studio recordings and early edits. | ||
* ''[[Under Arc Lights]]'' - Behind-the-scenes action from the studio recording sessions. | *''[[Under Arc Lights]]'' - Behind-the-scenes action from the studio recording sessions. | ||
* CGI Effects - Viewers have the option to watch the story with eighteen of the original video effects replaced by brand new CGI versions. | *CGI Effects - Viewers have the option to watch the story with eighteen of the original video effects replaced by brand new CGI versions. | ||
* Continuities - Original BBC ONE continuity announcements for the story. | *Continuities - Original BBC ONE continuity announcements for the story. | ||
* Photo Gallery - A selection of rare and previously unpublished photographs from the recording of this story. | * Photo Gallery - A selection of rare and previously unpublished photographs from the recording of this story. | ||
* Isolated Music - The option to watch the story with the original synchronous music only. | *Isolated Music - The option to watch the story with the original synchronous music only. | ||
* Radio Times Billings (PDF DVD-ROM) | *Radio Times Billings (PDF DVD-ROM) | ||
* 1983 [[Doctor Who annual|''Doctor Who'' annual]] (PDF DVD-ROM) | *1983 [[Doctor Who annual|''Doctor Who'' annual]] (PDF DVD-ROM) | ||
* Production Subtitles | *Production Subtitles | ||
* Coming Soon Trailer | *Coming Soon Trailer | ||
* Easter Egg - Type the number 1975 on one of the Special Features menus to view a Davros Box Set Trailer. | *Easter Egg - Type the number 1975 on one of the Special Features menus to view a Davros Box Set Trailer. | ||
Notes: | Notes: | ||
* Editing for the DVD release was completed by the [[Doctor Who Restoration Team]]. | |||
*Editing for the DVD release was completed by the [[Doctor Who Restoration Team]]. | |||
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</gallery>It was released as [[DWDVDF 108|issue 108]] of ''[[Doctor Who DVD Files]]''. | </gallery>It was released as [[DWDVDF 108|issue 108]] of ''[[Doctor Who DVD Files]]''. | ||
==== Box set ==== | ====Box set==== | ||
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=== VHS releases === | ===VHS releases === | ||
This story was first released in VHS episodic format in the UK March 1994, April 1994 in Australian and September 1995 in the [[US]], with a cover design by [[Pete Wallbank]]. | This story was first released in VHS episodic format in the UK March 1994, April 1994 in Australian and September 1995 in the [[US]], with a cover design by [[Pete Wallbank]]. | ||
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=== Digital releases === | ===Digital releases=== | ||
* The story is available for streaming through Amazon Instant Video in the UK. | |||
*The story is available for streaming through Amazon Instant Video in the UK. | |||
==External links== | |||
*{{bbcepguideclassic|arcinfinity/|Arc of Infinity}} | |||
* {{bbcepguideclassic|arcinfinity/|Arc of Infinity}} | |||
* {{radiotimes|2012-01-22/arc-of-infinity}} | * {{radiotimes|2012-01-22/arc-of-infinity}} | ||
{{dwcast}} | {{dwcast}} | ||
{{dwrefguide|who_6e.htm|Arc of Infinity}} | {{dwrefguide|who_6e.htm|Arc of Infinity}} | ||
* {{briefhistory|serials/6e.html|Arc of Infinity}} | * {{briefhistory|serials/6e.html|Arc of Infinity}} | ||
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* {{library|display.asp?530|Novelisation|Arc of Infinity}} | * {{library|display.asp?530|Novelisation|Arc of Infinity}} | ||
* [http://doctor-who-collectors.wikia.com/wiki/Time-Flight_%26_Arc_of_Infinity Doctor Who Collectors Wiki - '''Time-Flight & Arc of Infinity'''] | * [http://doctor-who-collectors.wikia.com/wiki/Time-Flight_%26_Arc_of_Infinity Doctor Who Collectors Wiki - '''Time-Flight & Arc of Infinity'''] | ||
{{DWTV}} | {{DWTV}} | ||
{{Omega stories}} | {{Omega stories}} | ||
