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* This story won an Audio Award in the category of Best Online or Non-Broadcast Audio Drama in January 2014.<ref>http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/doctor-who-dark-eyes-wins-bbc-audio-drama-award</ref> | * This story won an Audio Award in the category of Best Online or Non-Broadcast Audio Drama in January 2014.<ref>http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/doctor-who-dark-eyes-wins-bbc-audio-drama-award</ref> | ||
* This story features a complete new look for the [[Eighth Doctor]], being the first Big Finish adventure to change the Doctor's style from the TV series. There are elements of the [[Ninth Doctor]] in the Eighth Doctor's new look, notably the leather jacket and the revamped [[sonic screwdriver]]. Similar elements would also be worn by the [[War Doctor]]. Graphic designer [[Alex Mallinson]] said the costume "bridged the gap" with the new series in [[DWM 454]], noting the influence of Eccleston. A different look is seen in the television story ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', more closely resembling the original design. | * This story features a complete new look for the [[Eighth Doctor]], being the first Big Finish adventure to change the Doctor's style from the TV series. There are elements of the [[Ninth Doctor]] in the Eighth Doctor's new look, notably the leather jacket and the revamped [[sonic screwdriver]]. Similar elements would also be worn by the [[War Doctor]]. Graphic designer [[Alex Mallinson]] said the costume "bridged the gap" with the new series in [[DWM 454]], noting the influence of Eccleston. A different look is seen in the television story ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', more closely resembling the original design. | ||
** It was designed in large part from input from [[Paul McGann]] himself, who sought to emulate the [[Ninth Doctor]] and move away from his [[Doctor Who (TV story)|TV Movie]] outfit. As early as [[BFX]]: ''[[The Vengeance of Morbius (audio story)|The Vengeance of Morbius]]'', recorded in 2007, McGann expressed | ** It was designed in large part from input from [[Paul McGann]] himself, who sought to emulate the [[Ninth Doctor]] and move away from his [[Doctor Who (TV story)|TV Movie]] outfit. As early as [[BFX]]: ''[[The Vengeance of Morbius (audio story)|The Vengeance of Morbius]]'', recorded in 2007, McGann expressed an interest in moving past the Eighth Doctor's pompous look with the [[cravat]], towards a new look he had in mind with a [[leather jacket]], similar to Christopher Eccleston in the [[series 1 (Doctor Who)|new series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
* Although the Doctor is described as having his characteristic long hair throughout the story, he is depicted as having short hair on the CD cover. The change in costume does not actually occur from a narrative perspective until the second story in the boxset, ''[[Fugitives (audio story)|Fugitives]]''. | * Although the Doctor is described as having his characteristic long hair throughout the story, he is depicted as having short hair on the CD cover. The change in costume does not actually occur from a narrative perspective until the second story in the boxset, ''[[Fugitives (audio story)|Fugitives]]''. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[1 June (production)|1]], [[18 June (production)|18]], [[19 June (production)|19]] and [[20 June (production)|20 June]] 2012 at [[The Moat Studios]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[1 June (production)|1]], [[18 June (production)|18]], [[19 June (production)|19]] and [[20 June (production)|20 June]] 2012 at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
