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=== Uncredited Cast === | === Uncredited Cast === | ||
* Dead [[Androgum]] - [[Jay McGrath]] | * Dead [[Androgum]] - [[Jay McGrath]] | ||
*Scientist - [[Fernand Monast]] | * Scientist - [[Fernand Monast]] | ||
*[[Juan (The Two Doctors)|Juan]] - [[Nej Adamson]] | * [[Juan (The Two Doctors)|Juan]] - [[Nej Adamson]] | ||
*Waiter - [[Michael Eriera]] | * Waiter - [[Michael Eriera]] | ||
== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
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* [[Director]] - [[Peter Moffatt]] | * [[Director]] - [[Peter Moffatt]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Sixth Doctor [[fishing|fishes]] for [[Gumblejack]] and mentions a [[Planet (The Two Doctors)|planet]] where he fished for them before. | * The Sixth Doctor [[fishing|fishes]] for [[Gumblejack]] and mentions a [[Planet (The Two Doctors)|planet]] where he fished for them before. | ||
* The Sixth Doctor's multicoloured [[umbrella]] makes its first appearance. | * The Sixth Doctor's multicoloured [[umbrella]] makes its first appearance. | ||
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* This is the last serial of the 1963-89 series to be filmed on the European continent, ending an occasional tradition that had begun with [[TV]]: ''[[City of Death (TV story)|City of Death]]'' and continued in [[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]''. The next such occasion was [[TV]]: ''[[The Fires of Pompeii (TV story)|The Fires of Pompeii]]'', filmed in [[Italy]] in 2007. | * This is the last serial of the 1963-89 series to be filmed on the European continent, ending an occasional tradition that had begun with [[TV]]: ''[[City of Death (TV story)|City of Death]]'' and continued in [[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]''. The next such occasion was [[TV]]: ''[[The Fires of Pompeii (TV story)|The Fires of Pompeii]]'', filmed in [[Italy]] in 2007. | ||
* This is one of the most violent stories in the series' history, featuring multiple stabbings and knife wounds, blood spillage (human, Time Lord and Sontaran), the attempted cooking and eating of humans and the killing of Shockeye by the Doctor by cyanide poisoning. This is reflected in the serial's mortality rate: Anita is the sole non-Doctor/non-companion character to survive its conclusion. | * This is one of the most violent stories in the series' history, featuring multiple stabbings and knife wounds, blood spillage (human, Time Lord and Sontaran), the attempted cooking and eating of humans and the killing of Shockeye by the Doctor by cyanide poisoning. This is reflected in the serial's mortality rate: Anita is the sole non-Doctor/non-companion character to survive its conclusion. | ||
**Among the controversial moments include the morbid imagery and dialogue on the space station in Part One, Shockeye breaking a live rat's neck and eating it in Part Two, and Oscar's death by kitchen knife in Part Three. | ** Among the controversial moments include the morbid imagery and dialogue on the space station in Part One, Shockeye breaking a live rat's neck and eating it in Part Two, and Oscar's death by kitchen knife in Part Three. | ||
* The idea of the Second Doctor being operated on with the intent of removing a unique Time Lord genetic trait was part of [[Robert Holmes]]' aborted script for ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', ''The Six Doctors''. In the script, the [[Cybermen]] planned to extract a unique organic mechanism from the Doctor and place it in themselves, becoming "Cyberlords". | * The idea of the Second Doctor being operated on with the intent of removing a unique Time Lord genetic trait was part of [[Robert Holmes]]' aborted script for ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', ''The Six Doctors''. In the script, the [[Cybermen]] planned to extract a unique organic mechanism from the Doctor and place it in themselves, becoming "Cyberlords". | ||
* Originally, this story was set in [[New Orleans]] and the Androgums, with their obsession with cooking and eating, were created with the city's culinary reputation in mind. The move to Seville led to several changes - | * Originally, this story was set in [[New Orleans]] and the Androgums, with their obsession with cooking and eating, were created with the city's culinary reputation in mind. The move to Seville led to several changes - the French Quarter became the Arab Quarter, a plantation house became the hacienda, the banks of the Mississippi became an olive grove, and so forth. | ||
* [[John Nathan-Turner]] suggested [[Venice]] as an alternative location, but it was soon determined that the crush of tourists, plus the higher associated costs, would be prohibitive. | * [[John Nathan-Turner]] suggested [[Venice]] as an alternative location, but it was soon determined that the crush of tourists, plus the higher associated costs, would be prohibitive. | ||
* [[Laurence Payne]] (Dastari) also supplies the voice of the [[Space Station Camera]] computer but was uncredited on-screen. ([[DWM 195]]) | * [[Laurence Payne]] (Dastari) also supplies the voice of the [[Space Station Camera]] computer but was uncredited on-screen. ([[DWM 195]]) | ||
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* [[Colin Baker]] stated that this was his favourite episode to make, mainly because he got the chance to work with [[Patrick Troughton]]. | * [[Colin Baker]] stated that this was his favourite episode to make, mainly because he got the chance to work with [[Patrick Troughton]]. | ||
* [[Peter Moffatt]] wasn't happy with the amount of violence in the script, while [[Robert Holmes]] was unhappy with the direction, saying that it could have been more horrific and Oscar's death should have been tragic rather than comedic. [[Eric Saward]] thought the story was poorly directed. | * [[Peter Moffatt]] wasn't happy with the amount of violence in the script, while [[Robert Holmes]] was unhappy with the direction, saying that it could have been more horrific and Oscar's death should have been tragic rather than comedic. [[Eric Saward]] thought the story was poorly directed. | ||
* According to [[Nicola Bryant]], part of the | * According to [[Nicola Bryant]], part of the ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' set was used to construct of the bowels of Space Station Chimera. | ||
* According to [[Colin Baker]], [[Jacqueline Pearce]] came up with the scene where Chessene tastes the Doctor's blood on location. | * According to [[Colin Baker]], [[Jacqueline Pearce]] came up with the scene where Chessene tastes the Doctor's blood on location. | ||
* [[Frazer Hines]] met and fell in love with a married Spanish girl while on location. | * [[Frazer Hines]] met and fell in love with a married Spanish girl while on location. | ||
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* [[Colin Baker]] and [[Frazer Hines]] pranked [[Patrick Troughton]] by pushing him around in his wheelchair when he was tied up. | * [[Colin Baker]] and [[Frazer Hines]] pranked [[Patrick Troughton]] by pushing him around in his wheelchair when he was tied up. | ||
* [[Eric Saward]] felt that the foreign setting was unnecessary and detracted from the story. | * [[Eric Saward]] felt that the foreign setting was unnecessary and detracted from the story. | ||
* [[Gary Downie]] said that the shoot was partially a holiday, but also [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s way "of keeping the show alive". | * [[Gary Downie]] said that the shoot was partially a holiday, but also [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s way "of keeping the show alive". | ||
* [[Robert Holmes]] was particularly disappointed that much of the humour involving the differences between Britain and America was lost in the rewrite. The only hint we get of this humour is in episode one, when the Sixth Doctor looks at Peri and says that Columbus "has a lot to answer for". | * [[Robert Holmes]] was particularly disappointed that much of the humour involving the differences between Britain and America was lost in the rewrite. The only hint we get of this humour is in episode one, when the Sixth Doctor looks at Peri and says that Columbus "has a lot to answer for". | ||
* At one point in the story, Peri appears to mouth 'you asshole' when the Doctor insults her intelligence. This would be the first ever instance of an actual curse word being used on the show, even if it was silent. This would be followed by [[Rose Tyler]]'s use of the word 'bitchy' in ''[[The End of the World (TV story)|The End of the World]]'' when addressing [[Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17|Cassandra]]. | * At one point in the story, Peri appears to mouth 'you asshole' when the Doctor insults her intelligence. This would be the first ever instance of an actual curse word being used on the show, even if it was silent. This would be followed by [[Rose Tyler]]'s use of the word 'bitchy' in ''[[The End of the World (TV story)|The End of the World]]'' when addressing [[Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17|Cassandra]]. | ||
* It was [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s idea to include the Sontarans. Although he disliked reusing old monsters, [[Robert Holmes]] felt that they had been poorly served by other writers in their appearances since [[The Time Warrior (TV story)|''The Time Warrior'']] and he saw this as an opportunity to reassert his original vision for the monsters. | * It was [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s idea to include the Sontarans. Although he disliked reusing old monsters, [[Robert Holmes]] felt that they had been poorly served by other writers in their appearances since [[The Time Warrior (TV story)|''The Time Warrior'']] and he saw this as an opportunity to reassert his original vision for the monsters. | ||
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* The cast and crew voluntarily accepted a cut in the normal rates for meals and lodgings in Seville. | * The cast and crew voluntarily accepted a cut in the normal rates for meals and lodgings in Seville. | ||
* Filming in Seville was hampered by severe forty degree heat and stomach ailments. | * Filming in Seville was hampered by severe forty degree heat and stomach ailments. | ||
* When the film reels were returned to the UK for processing, it was discovered that there was a scratch on of the reels. This meant that some of the material recorded at Dehera Boyar, involving Osca and Anita in the olive grove, would have to be remounted. Unfortunately, [[James Saxon]] and [[Carmen Gómez]] had already returned to England, and this meant that they would have to be despatched back to Spain at great cost to the production office. The scene of the Sixth Doctor fishing for Gumblejacks was also remounted. [[Peter Moffatt]]'s team was disappointed to discover that the extreme heat and lack of rain had considerably reduced the water level in the days since the location had been reconnoitred. To add insult to injury, it was discovered | * When the film reels were returned to the UK for processing, it was discovered that there was a scratch on of the reels. This meant that some of the material recorded at Dehera Boyar, involving Osca and Anita in the olive grove, would have to be remounted. Unfortunately, [[James Saxon]] and [[Carmen Gómez]] had already returned to England, and this meant that they would have to be despatched back to Spain at great cost to the production office. The scene of the Sixth Doctor fishing for Gumblejacks was also remounted. [[Peter Moffatt]]'s team was disappointed to discover that the extreme heat and lack of rain had considerably reduced the water level in the days since the location had been reconnoitred. To add insult to injury, it was discovered that the reported scratch was virtually imperceptible, making the reshoots unnecessary, much to [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s outrage. | ||
* [[Peter Davison]] visited the set at BBC Television Centre Studio 6, where he filming the educational series ''L-Driver: English for Driving,'' thus making three Doctors onset. | * [[Peter Davison]] visited the set at BBC Television Centre Studio 6, where he filming the educational series ''L-Driver: English for Driving,'' thus making three Doctors onset. | ||
* [[John Nathan-Turner]] got the BBC wardrobe department to make him a bespoke shirt for the afterparty from the same material used for Peri's costume. | * [[John Nathan-Turner]] got the BBC wardrobe department to make him a bespoke shirt for the afterparty from the same material used for Peri's costume. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Sixth Doctor's regenerative trauma continues to affect him, claiming, as Peri did on [[Jaconda]], that he hasn't felt himself lately. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)|The Twin Dilemma]]'') | * The Sixth Doctor's regenerative trauma continues to affect him, claiming, as Peri did on [[Jaconda]], that he hasn't felt himself lately. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)|The Twin Dilemma]]'') | ||
*According to ''[[World Game (novel)|World Game]]'', this is the [[Second Doctor]]'s second mission for the [[Celestial Intervention Agency]], set relatively soon after ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]''. According to ''[[The Black Hole (audio story)|The Black Hole]]'', this mission was actually assigned to him by [[the Monk]], disguised as [[Chapter 9]] Constable [[Pavo]], while he was travelling with Jamie and [[Victoria Waterfield]]. | * According to ''[[World Game (novel)|World Game]]'', this is the [[Second Doctor]]'s second mission for the [[Celestial Intervention Agency]], set relatively soon after ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]''. According to ''[[The Black Hole (audio story)|The Black Hole]]'', this mission was actually assigned to him by [[the Monk]], disguised as [[Chapter 9]] Constable [[Pavo]], while he was travelling with Jamie and [[Victoria Waterfield]]. | ||
* The Second Doctor and Jamie's exchange at the very beginning of Part One ("Look at the size of that thing"; "Yes, Jamie, it's a big one") is a running joke inserted into several episode of the 1960's, most notably [[TV]]: ''[[The Seeds of Death (TV story)|The Seeds of Death]]''. | * The Second Doctor and Jamie's exchange at the very beginning of Part One ("Look at the size of that thing"; "Yes, Jamie, it's a big one") is a running joke inserted into several episode of the 1960's, most notably [[TV]]: ''[[The Seeds of Death (TV story)|The Seeds of Death]]''. | ||
* The Sixth Doctor's sudden mindlock aboard the TARDIS with the Second Doctor bears resemblance to the [[Fifth Doctor]]'s fainting illness in [[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]''. | * The Sixth Doctor's sudden mindlock aboard the TARDIS with the Second Doctor bears resemblance to the [[Fifth Doctor]]'s fainting illness in [[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]''. | ||
*The Sontarans previously showed interest in [[Time Lord]]s and obtaining their technology. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'', ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | * The Sontarans previously showed interest in [[Time Lord]]s and obtaining their technology. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'', ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
*The Sixth Doctor initially speculates that a comet may have struck [[Space Station Camera]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen (TV story)|Attack of the Cybermen]]'') | * The Sixth Doctor initially speculates that a comet may have struck [[Space Station Camera]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen (TV story)|Attack of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
* The Second Doctor has already met the Sontarans in his personal history. He originally met them during his [[first incarnation]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sontarans (audio story)|The Sontarans]]'') The [[Third Doctor]] demonstrated knowledge of the Sontarans when he encountered [[Linx]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'') | * The Second Doctor has already met the Sontarans in his personal history. He originally met them during his [[first incarnation]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sontarans (audio story)|The Sontarans]]'') The [[Third Doctor]] demonstrated knowledge of the Sontarans when he encountered [[Linx]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'') | ||
*The Sixth Doctor would later once again enter the [[astral plane]] to rescue Peri from the Omnim. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Point of Entry (audio story)|Point of Entry]]'') | * The Sixth Doctor would later once again enter the [[astral plane]] to rescue Peri from the Omnim. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Point of Entry (audio story)|Point of Entry]]'') | ||
* The Doctor continues to enjoy fishing. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]], [[The Androids of Tara (TV story)|The Androids of Tara]]'') | * The Doctor continues to enjoy fishing. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]], [[The Androids of Tara (TV story)|The Androids of Tara]]'') | ||
* When the Second and Sixth Doctors come face-to-face, they both say "Snap!". Later, the [[Tenth Doctor]] says "Snap!" to the [[Fifth Doctor]] when he puts on his "brainy specs", and [[River Song]] says "Snap!" to the Tenth Doctor when she shows him [[River Song's sonic screwdriver|her sonic screwdriver]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time Crash (TV story)|Time Crash]]'', ''[[Silence in the Library (TV story)|Silence in the Library]]'') | * When the Second and Sixth Doctors come face-to-face, they both say "Snap!". Later, the [[Tenth Doctor]] says "Snap!" to the [[Fifth Doctor]] when he puts on his "brainy specs", and [[River Song]] says "Snap!" to the Tenth Doctor when she shows him [[River Song's sonic screwdriver|her sonic screwdriver]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time Crash (TV story)|Time Crash]]'', ''[[Silence in the Library (TV story)|Silence in the Library]]'') | ||
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