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* This is the final story in the [[E-Space]] Trilogy. | * This is the final story in the [[E-Space]] Trilogy. | ||
* The script development for this serial went through two distinct phases. Initially, the project was tackled by {{w|Christopher Priest (novelist)|Christopher Priest}}. In Priest's version of the final chapter of the E-Space trilogy, the Doctor and Romana would have exited E-Space via a political thriller involving [[Gallifrey]]. This script was called ''Sealed Orders'', and presumably would have dealt more directly with Romana's failure to return to her home planet following her temporary assignment to find the [[Key to Time]]. After considerable time massaging this treatment, it was abandoned, to be replaced by a [[Steve Gallagher]]-penned effort called ''The Dream Time'' (also sometimes referred to as simply ''Dream Time''). Though the basic elements of this story would remain in ''Warrior's Gate'', the final script was heavily re-written by [[script editor]] [[Christopher H. Bidmead]] and director [[Paul Joyce]]. Joyce would later claim that in fact the scripts were so much a product of his efforts that he, in fact, deserved the writing credit. | * The script development for this serial went through two distinct phases. Initially, the project was tackled by {{w|Christopher Priest (novelist)|Christopher Priest}}. In Priest's version of the final chapter of the E-Space trilogy, the Doctor and Romana would have exited E-Space via a political thriller involving [[Gallifrey]]. This script was called ''Sealed Orders'', and presumably would have dealt more directly with Romana's failure to return to her home planet following her temporary assignment to find the [[Key to Time]]. After considerable time massaging this treatment, it was abandoned, to be replaced by a [[Steve Gallagher]]-penned effort called ''The Dream Time'' (also sometimes referred to as simply ''Dream Time''). Though the basic elements of this story would remain in ''Warrior's Gate'', the final script was heavily re-written by [[script editor]] [[Christopher H. Bidmead]] and director [[Paul Joyce]]. Joyce would later claim that in fact the scripts were so much a product of his efforts that he, in fact, deserved the writing credit. | ||
* In addition to the difficulties surrounding the writing of this story, virtually every phase of the production of this serial was problematic. [[Tom Baker]] was particularly tetchy due both to his ongoing illness during the seasons and the departure of his then-lover, [[Lalla Ward]], from the series. Both he and Ward were deeply displeased with their characterisations in the initial script — which was one of the reasons [[Paul Joyce]] became so heavily involved in the re-write. He couldn't get his stars to perform unless their script concerns were directly addressed. Meanwhile, Paul Joyce had little experience directing for television, and had considerable disagreements with [[John Nathan-Turner]] and lighting director [[John Dixon (technician)|John Dixon]]. Ultimately, | * In addition to the difficulties surrounding the writing of this story, virtually every phase of the production of this serial was problematic. [[Tom Baker]] was particularly tetchy due both to his ongoing illness during the seasons and the departure of his then-lover, [[Lalla Ward]], from the series. Both he and Ward were deeply displeased with their characterisations in the initial script — which was one of the reasons [[Paul Joyce]] became so heavily involved in the re-write. He couldn't get his stars to perform unless their script concerns were directly addressed. Meanwhile, Paul Joyce had little experience directing for television, and had considerable disagreements with [[John Nathan-Turner]] and lighting director [[John Dixon (technician)|John Dixon]]. Ultimately, Joyce was sacked. However, no one could understand Joyce’s camera script. Paul Joyce was quickly brought back. Also, the production was hit by a strike of the BBC carpenters, which further delayed matters. | ||
* The <em>Privateer</em> bridge set was briefly condemned as unsafe by inspectors in the middle of the production block using it until a compromise was made that limited the number of people who could be up on its upper level at any one time. | * The <em>Privateer</em> bridge set was briefly condemned as unsafe by inspectors in the middle of the production block using it until a compromise was made that limited the number of people who could be up on its upper level at any one time. | ||
* [[Robert Hardy]], [[Derek Jacobi]], [[Stratford Johns]], [[John Normington]] and [[Frank Windsor]] were all considered for the role of [[Rorvik]]. ([[TCH 33]]) | * [[Robert Hardy]], [[Derek Jacobi]], [[Stratford Johns]], [[John Normington]] and [[Frank Windsor]] were all considered for the role of [[Rorvik]]. ([[TCH 33]]) | ||
