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* Polly lays down some clear ground rules with Ben, saying that she has no intention of playing [[John Watson|"What's-his-name?" Watson]] to Ben's [[Sherlock Holmes]]. | * Polly lays down some clear ground rules with Ben, saying that she has no intention of playing [[John Watson|"What's-his-name?" Watson]] to Ben's [[Sherlock Holmes]]. | ||
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* ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Syn Doctor Syn]'' | |||
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* Several members of the cast and crew suffered from seasickness. | * Several members of the cast and crew suffered from seasickness. | ||
* According to [[Derek Ware]], in the original script, the Spaniard was a speaking part but his lines were cut before filming. | * According to [[Derek Ware]], in the original script, the Spaniard was a speaking part but his lines were cut before filming. | ||
* Jamaica was originally named Crow. | |||
* The production in Cornwall was assisted by numerous local extras, notably members of the Sea Cadets. | |||
* It was during production of this serial that [[William Hartnell]] met with [[Innes Lloyd]] to discuss his future with the series. It was mutually (but reluctantly on Hartnell's part) that Hartnell should leave the role. | |||
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