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* The scene in which the Doctor asks Polly to make coffee is often cited as an example of sexism in ''Doctor Who''. In her comments on the 2014 DVD release, [[Anneke Wills]] disputes this, pointing out that Polly is responsible for devising the method used to destroy the Cybermen inside the base. Ironically, while the coffee scene is frequently replayed, another scene in which Ben outright tells Polly that going after the Cybermen "is man's work" is forgotten. | * The scene in which the Doctor asks Polly to make coffee is often cited as an example of sexism in ''Doctor Who''. In her comments on the 2014 DVD release, [[Anneke Wills]] disputes this, pointing out that Polly is responsible for devising the method used to destroy the Cybermen inside the base. Ironically, while the coffee scene is frequently replayed, another scene in which Ben outright tells Polly that going after the Cybermen "is man's work" is forgotten. | ||
* According to [[Anneke Wills]], during his initial exploration of the control room set, [[Patrick Troughton]] was almost crushed when the gravitron prop fell from its rigging and landed only inches away from him. Troughton has said that [[Morris Barry]] used this as an excuse to "get the whole set moved around so he could get better camera angles".<ref>[[The Essential Doctor Who]]: [[TEDW 1|Cybermen]] pg27</ref> | * According to [[Anneke Wills]], during his initial exploration of the control room set, [[Patrick Troughton]] was almost crushed when the gravitron prop fell from its rigging and landed only inches away from him. Troughton has said that [[Morris Barry]] used this as an excuse to "get the whole set moved around so he could get better camera angles".<ref>[[The Essential Doctor Who]]: [[TEDW 1|Cybermen]] pg27</ref> | ||
* A scene cut from episode three involving Hobson, Benoit and a Cyberman would have revealed that these Cybermen had left [[Mondas]] | * A scene cut from episode three involving Hobson, Benoit and a Cyberman would have revealed that these Cybermen had left [[Mondas]] before its destruction in ''[[The Tenth Planet]]'' and had settled on the planet [[Telos]]. This scene was reinstated by [[Gerry Davis]] for the novelisation. | ||
* [[Innes Lloyd]] suggested the moon setting in order to tap into the ongoing space race. | * [[Innes Lloyd]] suggested the moon setting in order to tap into the ongoing space race. | ||
* [[Peter Hawkins]] was given a modified dental palate originally designed for use by patients who had undergone the surgical removal of their larynx, which produced electronic sounds just by shaping the mouth and lips appropriately. Unfortunately, the persistent vibration induced by the device gave Hawkins headaches and made him nauseous. | * [[Peter Hawkins]] was given a modified dental palate originally designed for use by patients who had undergone the surgical removal of their larynx, which produced electronic sounds just by shaping the mouth and lips appropriately. Unfortunately, the persistent vibration induced by the device gave Hawkins headaches and made him nauseous. | ||
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* [[Gerry Davis]] wanted the story to take place predominantly on one large set, with just a handful of smaller subsidiary sets and a limited supporting cast in order to save money. | * [[Gerry Davis]] wanted the story to take place predominantly on one large set, with just a handful of smaller subsidiary sets and a limited supporting cast in order to save money. | ||
* The production team wanted the Cybermen to look more robotic and streamlined, and so costumer designer [[Sandra Reid]] crafted three alternative designs from which [[Innes Lloyd]] and [[Morris Barry]] made their selection. | * The production team wanted the Cybermen to look more robotic and streamlined, and so costumer designer [[Sandra Reid]] crafted three alternative designs from which [[Innes Lloyd]] and [[Morris Barry]] made their selection. | ||
* During rehearsals, it was discovered that Fauré and Benoit had both been given the first name Jules, so the latter was named Roger. However, the name plate for [[Andre Maranne]]'s outfit had already been prepared bearing the initial ‘J’, and there was no way to change it in a timely manner. To compensate, Maranne was given a neckerchief to wear to cover the offending letter. | * During rehearsals, it was discovered that Fauré and Benoit had both been given the first name Jules, so the latter was named Roger. However, the name plate for [[Andre Maranne]]'s outfit had already been prepared bearing the initial ‘J’, and there was no way to change it in a timely manner. To compensate, Maranne was given a neckerchief to wear to cover the offending letter. However, the 'J' is occasionally visible in some shots in the finished programme. | ||
* This was the last serial to be recorded at [[Riverside Studios]]. The series moved back to [[Lime Grove Studios]], much to [[Innes Lloyd]]'s disappointment. | * This was the last serial to be recorded at [[Riverside Studios]]. The series moved back to [[Lime Grove Studios]], much to [[Innes Lloyd]]'s disappointment. | ||
* The final scene leading into ''[[The Macra Terror (TV story)|The Macra Terror]]'' was filmed by that serial's director [[John Davies (director)|John Davies]] as part of filming for the next story. | * The final scene leading into ''[[The Macra Terror (TV story)|The Macra Terror]]'' was filmed by that serial's director [[John Davies (director)|John Davies]] as part of filming for the next story. | ||
