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* The Cyberman's incomplete [[Cyber-suit]] is a unique patchwork design consisting of a new [[Cyber-helmet]] atop a body mostly matching the 2013 design introduced in ''[[Nightmare in Silver (TV story)|Nightmare in Silver]]'', lower legs matching the 2006 design introduced in ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]'' and a left [[arm]] resembling the recreated [[CyberMondan|Mondasian Cybermen]] introduced in 2017's ''[[World Enough and Time (TV story)|World Enough and Time]]''. | * The Cyberman's incomplete [[Cyber-suit]] is a unique patchwork design consisting of a new [[Cyber-helmet]] atop a body mostly matching the 2013 design introduced in ''[[Nightmare in Silver (TV story)|Nightmare in Silver]]'', lower legs matching the 2006 design introduced in ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]'' and a left [[arm]] resembling the recreated [[CyberMondan|Mondasian Cybermen]] introduced in 2017's ''[[World Enough and Time (TV story)|World Enough and Time]]''. | ||
* Although uncredited, the Cyberman's helmet design visibly appears to be based on [[Matthew Savage]]'s 2006 design.<ref>[https://mattsav-concept.blogspot.com/2016/06/cyberman-helmet.html 2016 blog entry] by [[Matthew Savage]]</ref> | * Although uncredited, the Cyberman's helmet design visibly appears to be based on [[Matthew Savage]]'s 2006 design.<ref>[https://mattsav-concept.blogspot.com/2016/06/cyberman-helmet.html 2016 blog entry] by [[Matthew Savage]]</ref> | ||
* [[Jodie Whittaker]] confirmed the line about losing "anyone else" to Cybermen was a deliberate reference to [[Bill Potts]] specifically.<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com | * [[Jodie Whittaker]] confirmed the line about losing "anyone else" to Cybermen was a deliberate reference to [[Bill Potts]] specifically.<ref>[https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-bill-potts-cyberman-easter-egg/ Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker confirms Bill Potts Cyberman easter egg - Radio Times]</ref> | ||
* Some of the references to Frankenstein are from the films rather than the original novel. | * Some of the references to Frankenstein are from the films rather than the original novel. | ||
* Early versions of this story included other aspects of Mary Shelley, such as her fears of failing as a parent, having potentially killed her mother, and her relationship with Percy. Drafts of Ashad were named the 'Cybersurgeon' and involved him searching for an amulet to help convert humans, including Claire Clairmont. Later drafts named him as the 'Cyberzealot'; official paperwork continued to refer to him as 'C-Zel' to keep his identity secret and the name Ashad was not chosen until post-production. ([[DWM 570]] supplement) | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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=== Filming locations === | === Filming locations === | ||
* Private estate, St Nicholas, [[Cardiff]] - [[Villa Diodati]] staircase | |||
* Llwyn-on Reservoir, Cwmtaf, [[Merthyr Tydfil]] - [[Lake Geneva]] | |||
* Merthyr Mawr House, [[Bridgend]] - Villa Diodati and [[Vienna]] | |||
* Plas Machen, Bassaleg, [[Newport]] - cellar | |||
(All [[DWM 570]] supplement) | |||
=== Production errors === | === Production errors === | ||
