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|name = ''{{StoryTitle}}'' | |name = ''{{StoryTitle}}'' | ||
|special = [[ | |special = [[60th Anniversary Specials]], Episode 3 | ||
|citation series = ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'' [[ | |citation series = ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'' [[60th Anniversary Specials]] | ||
|story number = 303 | |story number = 303 | ||
|epcount = 1 | |epcount = 1 | ||
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|companions = [[Donna Noble|Donna]] | |companions = [[Donna Noble|Donna]] | ||
|featuring = Melanie Bush | |featuring = Melanie Bush | ||
|featuring2 = Kate Stewart | |featuring2 = Kate Lethbridge-Stewart | ||
|featuring3 = Shirley Anne Bingham | |featuring3 = Shirley Anne Bingham | ||
|featuring4 = Fifteenth Doctor{{!}}Fifteenth Doctor | |featuring4 = Fifteenth Doctor{{!}}Fifteenth Doctor | ||
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|writer = Russell T Davies | |writer = Russell T Davies | ||
|director = [[Chanya Button]] | |director = [[Chanya Button]] | ||
|producer = | |producer = Vicki Delow | ||
|broadcast date = 9 December 2023 | |broadcast date = 9 December 2023 | ||
|network = BBC One, Disney+ | |network = BBC One, Disney+ | ||
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|trailer = Teaser Trailer - 60th Anniversary Specials - Doctor Who | |trailer = Teaser Trailer - 60th Anniversary Specials - Doctor Who | ||
|trailer2 = OFFICIAL TRAILER - Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials - Doctor Who | |trailer2 = OFFICIAL TRAILER - Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials - Doctor Who | ||
|made prev=The Star Beast (TV story)|made next=Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}} | |made prev = The Star Beast (TV story)|made next=Wild Blue Yonder (TV story) | ||
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'''''The Giggle''''' was the third and final of the three [[2023 specials]] of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'', broadcast on [[9 December (releases)|9 December]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1717254709881315797 @bbcdoctorwho on twitter.com]</ref> as part of the [[List of anniversaries|60th anniversary]] celebrations. | '''''The Giggle''''' was the third and final of the three [[2023 specials]] of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'', broadcast on [[9 December (releases)|9 December]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1717254709881315797 @bbcdoctorwho on twitter.com]</ref> as part of the [[List of anniversaries|60th anniversary]] celebrations. | ||
''The Giggle'' notably marked the return of [[the Toymaker]], now portrayed by [[Neil Patrick Harris]], fifty-seven years after his only televised appearance in {{cs|The Celestial Toymaker (TV story)}}, beating the record set by the [[Great Intelligence]] as the longest gap between television appearances for individual antagonists. Harris' casting also made the Toymaker the second established ''Doctor Who'' antagonist to be played by an American actor, following [[Eric Roberts]] portraying the [[Bruce Master]] in | ''The Giggle'' notably marked the return of [[the Toymaker]], now portrayed by [[Neil Patrick Harris]], fifty-seven years after his only televised appearance in {{cs|The Celestial Toymaker (TV story)}}, beating the record set by the [[Great Intelligence]] as the longest gap between television appearances for individual antagonists. Harris's casting also made the Toymaker the second established ''Doctor Who'' antagonist to be played by an American actor, following [[Eric Roberts]] portraying the [[Bruce Master|"Bruce" Master]] in {{cs|Doctor Who (TV story)|the TV Movie|noital=1}}. ''The Giggle'' also featured the return of [[Bonnie Langford]] as [[Melanie Bush]], in her first full story following her cameo in {{cs|The Power of the Doctor (TV story)}}, with this story revealing that Mel now worked for [[UNIT United Kingdom|UNIT]]. | ||
Most notably, ''The Giggle'' saw the final onscreen adventure of the [[Fourteenth Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble]], and featured the first televised appearance of [[Ncuti Gatwa]] as the [[Fifteenth Doctor]]. Historically ''The Giggle'' introduced the very first [[bi-generation]] of the Doctor, resulting in the Fourteenth Doctor's regeneration story also acting as a [[Multi-Doctor story]], and marking the first time since the TV Movie that the Doctor regenerates part-way through the story rather than at the end. ''The Giggle'' also marked the first time that both the preceding and succeeding incarnations of the Doctor are shown to exist within the same timeline rather than the current incarnation teaming up with a past incarnation during a [[Multi-Doctor event]]. | Most notably, ''The Giggle'' saw the final onscreen adventure of the [[Fourteenth Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble]], and featured the first televised appearance of [[Ncuti Gatwa]] as the [[Fifteenth Doctor]]. Historically ''The Giggle'' introduced the very first [[bi-generation]] of the Doctor, resulting in the Fourteenth Doctor's regeneration story also acting as a [[Multi-Doctor story]], and marking the first time since the TV Movie that the Doctor regenerates part-way through the story rather than at the end. ''The Giggle'' also marked the first time that both the preceding and succeeding incarnations of the Doctor are shown to exist within the same timeline rather than the current incarnation teaming up with a past incarnation during a [[Multi-Doctor event]]. | ||
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The Doctors both challenge the Toymaker to [[Game between the Toymaker and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctors|a game of catch]], which he accepts after they strike down his protest of cheating, due to both being the same man. The three players dash across the helipad, tossing the ball back and forth, barely catching it many times, before the Toymaker misses a throw from the Fifteenth Doctor that falls to the city below. The Doctors are the winners, with the Fourteenth Doctor claiming his prize of forever banishing the Toymaker from existence. The Toymaker vengefully cries out that his legions will come for them before folding up like a paper doll and slotting inside his toy box, which UNIT takes to their deepest vault to bind in salt as the waveform dissipates. As the Doctors and their friends walk off, the gold tooth that contained the Master is picked up by [[Woman (The Giggle)|a mysteriously unseen woman]] as the laugh of various incarnations of the Master is heard. | The Doctors both challenge the Toymaker to [[Game between the Toymaker and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctors|a game of catch]], which he accepts after they strike down his protest of cheating, due to both being the same man. The three players dash across the helipad, tossing the ball back and forth, barely catching it many times, before the Toymaker misses a throw from the Fifteenth Doctor that falls to the city below. The Doctors are the winners, with the Fourteenth Doctor claiming his prize of forever banishing the Toymaker from existence. The Toymaker vengefully cries out that his legions will come for them before folding up like a paper doll and slotting inside his toy box, which UNIT takes to their deepest vault to bind in salt as the waveform dissipates. As the Doctors and their friends walk off, the gold tooth that contained the Master is picked up by [[Woman (The Giggle)|a mysteriously unseen woman]] as the laugh of various incarnations of the Master is heard. | ||
Inside the TARDIS, the Doctors discuss how life will work with two of them simultaneously existing. The Fifteenth Doctor, after reassuring him that he is only stable now because he spent time recovering from their heavy experiences in their prior incarnations, encourages his fourteenth incarnation to retire, which Donna supports, believing the Fourteenth Doctor regenerated into a form near-identical to the [[Tenth Doctor]] as a subconscious sign to "come home" to her and rest. The Fourteenth Doctor reluctantly agrees, but hesitates to part with the TARDIS. The Fifteenth Doctor realises the Toymaker's domain might be lingering and also that he hasn't claimed his prize for winning. He retrieves a [[mallet]] from under a platform and hits the TARDIS, | Inside the TARDIS, the Doctors discuss how life will work with two of them simultaneously existing. The Fifteenth Doctor, after reassuring him that he is only stable now because he spent time recovering from their heavy experiences in their prior incarnations, encourages his fourteenth incarnation to retire, which Donna supports, believing the Fourteenth Doctor regenerated into a form near-identical to the [[Tenth Doctor]] as a subconscious sign to "come home" to her and rest. The Fourteenth Doctor reluctantly agrees, but hesitates to part with the TARDIS. The Fifteenth Doctor realises the Toymaker's domain might be lingering and also that he hasn't claimed his prize for winning. He retrieves a [[mallet]] from under a platform and hits the TARDIS, bringing his TARDIS back from the future. The Fourteenth Doctor bids farewell to his successor, both hugging each other and parting with friendly salutes to each other. The Fifteenth Doctor boards the future TARDIS and dematerialises, leaving the earlier TARDIS with the Fourteenth Doctor. | ||
The Fourteenth Doctor decides to live on Earth with the [[Noble family]] for the time being. He has a meal with them and Mel, recounting tales of his adventures. He remarks to Donna that he is the happiest he has been in his entire life because he finally knows what he has been fighting for: a normal life with a family. Elsewhere, the Fifteenth Doctor travels into the unknown, his next adventures soon to come. | The Fourteenth Doctor decides to live on Earth with the [[Noble family]] for the time being. He has a meal with them and Mel, recounting tales of his adventures. He remarks to Donna that he is the happiest he has been in his entire life because he finally knows what he has been fighting for: a normal life with a family. Elsewhere, the Fifteenth Doctor travels into the unknown, his next adventures soon to come. | ||
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=== Uncredited cast === | === Uncredited cast === | ||
* [[Wilfred Mott]] - [[Bernard Cribbins]] (archive | * [[Wilfred Mott]] - [[Bernard Cribbins]] (archive audio) | ||
* [[First Doctor]] - [[William Hartnell]] (archive footage) | * [[First Doctor]] - [[William Hartnell]] (archive footage) | ||
* [[The Toymaker]] - [[Michael Gough]] (archive footage) | * [[The Toymaker]] - [[Michael Gough]] (archive footage) | ||
* [[ | * [[The Master]] - [[Anthony Ainley]], [[John Simm]], [[Michelle Gomez]], [[Sacha Dhawan]] (archive audio){{Fact}} | ||
== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
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== Worldbuilding == | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Bi-generation]] is a form of regeneration that results in the regenerating individual splitting between their current incarnation and the one they would have become, with the clothes being split between them. Long thought to be a [[myth]], it doesn't result in [[temporal paradox]]es, as both incarnations are the concurrent versions of the same person. | * [[Bi-generation]] is a form of regeneration that results in the regenerating individual splitting between their current incarnation and the one they would have become, with the clothes being split between them. Long thought to be a [[myth]], it doesn't result in [[temporal paradox]]es, as both incarnations are the concurrent versions of the same person. | ||
* When setting up the [[template]] in the [[sub-frame]], Donna asks Mel if it is [[Static (frequency)|static]] or [[Dynamic (frequency)|dynamic]]. Mel responds that it is dynamic, as UNIT uses [[Triad | * When setting up the [[template]] in the [[sub-frame]], Donna asks Mel if it is [[Static (frequency)|static]] or [[Dynamic (frequency)|dynamic]]. Mel responds that it is dynamic, as UNIT uses [[Triad (The Giggle)|Triad]]. | ||
* In [[Albion Chambers]], an alleyway located in [[1925]] [[Soho]], the Doctor and Donna pass posters for [[Henrik's]] and the [[School of Motoring]]. | * In [[Albion Chambers]], an alleyway located in [[1925]] [[Soho]], the Doctor and Donna pass posters for [[Henrik's]] and the [[School of Motoring]]. | ||
* The Toymaker has the [[Spice Girls]] song | * [[Grade's Barber Shop]] is a [[hairdresser]]s for [[men|gentlemen]]. It offers [[hot shave]]s and [[haircut]]s. | ||
* Kate has fought with [[robot]]s, [[insect]]s, [[ | * The Toymaker has the [[Spice Girls]] song "[[Spice Up Your Life]]" play when he breaks into [[UNIT HQ, City of London]]. | ||
* Kate has fought with [[robot]]s, [[insect]]s, [[Robot Yeti|yetis]], and [[clone]]s. | |||
* Mel returned to Earth from space on a [[Zingo]]. | * Mel returned to Earth from space on a [[Zingo]]. | ||
* The Toymaker threatens to use the [[Galvanic beam]] to play [[Grandma's footsteps]], [[off ground touch]] and [[shooting ducks]] with UNIT. | * The Toymaker threatens to use the [[Galvanic beam]] to play [[Grandma's footsteps]], [[off ground touch]] and [[shooting ducks]] with UNIT. | ||
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* Donna spent six months teaching Rose how to play the [[recorder]] before she said it "[was]n't who [she was]", which was apparently the start of "a whole other conversation". | * Donna spent six months teaching Rose how to play the [[recorder]] before she said it "[was]n't who [she was]", which was apparently the start of "a whole other conversation". | ||
* The Toymaker "gambled with [[God (mythology)|God]]" and turned Him into a [[jack-in-the-box]]. | * The Toymaker "gambled with [[God (mythology)|God]]" and turned Him into a [[jack-in-the-box]]. | ||
* The Toymaker remarks that he made a "jigsaw" out of the Doctor's history, implying that he is, at the very least, partly responsible for any inconsistencies and changes in the Doctor's past, such as his [[The Doctor's early life|origins]] and the history of the [[Timeless Child]]. | * The Toymaker remarks that he made a "[[jigsaw]]" out of the Doctor's history, implying that he is, at the very least, partly responsible for any inconsistencies and changes in the Doctor's past, such as his [[The Doctor's early life|origins]] and the history of the [[Timeless Child]]. | ||
* The [[Spy Master]] begged the Toymaker to save his life when he drew close to dying. They played a a game, but the Master lost, and was imprisoned in the Toymaker's [[gold tooth]]. | * The [[Spy Master]] begged the Toymaker to save his life when he drew close to dying. They played a a game, but the Master lost, and was imprisoned in the Toymaker's [[gold tooth]]. | ||
* The only being the Toymaker made to avoid with his games was [[the One Who Waits]]. | * The only being the Toymaker made to avoid with his games was [[the One Who Waits]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* When researching [[John Logie Baird]] during the production of ''[[Nolly (series)|Nolly]]'', [[Russell T Davies]] was inspired to write an episode around the puppet [[Stooky Bill]]. He later realized that a two-foot tall puppet wouldn't be the most intimidating foe, so decided to use the Toymaker as the antagonist.<ref name="DWM 598">[[DWM 598]] - Preview of ''The Giggle'', Page 17</ref> | * When researching [[John Logie Baird]] during the production of ''[[Nolly (series)|Nolly]]'', [[Russell T Davies]] was inspired to write an episode around the puppet [[Stooky Bill]]. He later realized that a two-foot tall puppet wouldn't be the most intimidating foe, so decided to use the Toymaker as the antagonist.<ref name="DWM 598">[[DWM 598]] - Preview of ''The Giggle'', Page 17</ref> | ||
* [[Bernard Cribbins]] was originally intended to appear in ''The Giggle'' as [[Wilfred Mott]]. However, his health prevented him from doing so, making the previous episode his final acting performance prior to his death. Wilfred still appears briefly in the episode, through use of a stand-in actor, and archive audio from | * This story's upcoming debut was mentioned alongside the other [[60th Anniversary Specials]] in the non-fiction feature ''[[Back in Business (feature)|Back in Business]]'' published in ''[[Doctor Who The Official Annual 2024]]'' on [[7 September (releases)|7 September]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]. | ||
* [[Bernard Cribbins]] was originally intended to appear in ''The Giggle'' as [[Wilfred Mott]]. However, his health prevented him from doing so, making the previous episode his final acting performance prior to his death. Wilfred still appears briefly in the episode, through use of a stand-in actor, and archive audio from {{cs|The Poison Sky (TV story)}}. | |||
* ''The Giggle'' is the only post-[[2005 (releases)|2005]] [[regeneration]] episode not to feature either the [[Dalek]]s or [[the Master]], not counting the appearance of the Toymaker's [[gold tooth]] that houses the trapped Master. | * ''The Giggle'' is the only post-[[2005 (releases)|2005]] [[regeneration]] episode not to feature either the [[Dalek]]s or [[the Master]], not counting the appearance of the Toymaker's [[gold tooth]] that houses the trapped Master. | ||
* Colourised footage from {{cs|The Celestial Toymaker (TV story)}} is shown when the Doctor identifies the Toymaker. One of the scenes appeared at the end of {{cs|The Daleks in Colour (TV story)}}. The footage was colourised by [[Rich Tipple]] and Kieran Highman.<ref name="FarFromAll">[https://x.com/farfromallover/status/1733159735531131210?s=20 Status post], ''Far From All Lover''. Accessed December 13, 2023</ref> | * Colourised footage from {{cs|The Celestial Toymaker (TV story)}} is shown when the Doctor identifies the Toymaker. One of the scenes appeared at the end of {{cs|The Daleks in Colour (TV story)}}. The footage was colourised by [[Rich Tipple]] and Kieran Highman.<ref name="FarFromAll">[https://x.com/farfromallover/status/1733159735531131210?s=20 Status post], ''Far From All Lover''. Accessed December 13, 2023</ref> | ||
* Davies revealed in his [[in-vision commentary]] that ''The Giggle'' almost included a scene which mentioned Wilfred Mott passing, saying '' | * Davies revealed in his [[in-vision commentary]] that ''The Giggle'' almost included a scene which mentioned Wilfred Mott passing, saying "''It was immensely sad, it was beautiful, and it was very much a reaction to what had literally just happened, 'cause it felt very, very strange so I felt like we had to acknowledge it.''". He mentions that it was [[Phil Collinson]] who prevented the scene from happening, which Davies agreed was the right decision.<ref name="RadioTimesNews">[https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-wilfred-mott-passing-bernard-cribbins-newsupdate/ News Update], ''Radio Times''. Accessed December 12, 2023.</ref> Davies also revealed that the Toymaker's remark about turning the Doctor's life into a "[[jigsaw]]" was a reference to both the [[Timeless Child]] and [[The Doctor's species|half-human]] claims about the Doctor's origins, creating some ambiguity as to how much of the Doctor's past is true and how much was fabricated by the Toymaker. | ||
* In [[DWM 599|the 599th issue]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', an excerpt from the original script for ''The Giggle'' revealed a cut line of dialogue during the [[Fourteenth Doctor's bi-generation]] referenced {{cs|Time and the Rani (TV story)}}. When the Fourteenth Doctor's hand started glowing with [[regeneration energy]], Donna was to ask Mel if she had seen [[regeneration]] before, with Mel replying, '' | * In [[DWM 599|the 599th issue]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', an excerpt from the original script for ''The Giggle'' revealed a cut line of dialogue during the [[Fourteenth Doctor's bi-generation]] referenced {{cs|Time and the Rani (TV story)}}. When the Fourteenth Doctor's hand started glowing with [[regeneration energy]], Donna was to ask Mel if she had seen [[regeneration]] before, with Mel replying, "''No, I missed it, I was unconscious.''" (...) "''Well, the TARDIS was attacked, by [[the Rani]], she was this evil [[Time Lady]], although not evil, more like amoral, and she dragged the TARDIS down to this planet called [[Lakertya]]-''", at which point the Doctor would have interrupted her. | ||
* Davies considered bringing back [[Peter Purves]] as [[Steven Taylor]], but ultimately decided against it.{{source}} | * Davies considered bringing back [[Peter Purves]] as [[Steven Taylor]], but ultimately decided against it.{{source}} | ||
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=== Filming locations === | === Filming locations === | ||
* [[Clare Street]], [[Bristol]]<ref name="google maps">[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1An-L78zyD0YCNNFDlUu6vGDOMNOCp2s&ll=51.45395784079994%2C-2.596082890359257&z=12 ''Doctor Who in Bristol'' on google.com/maps]</ref> | * TBA - [[Clare Street]], [[Bristol]]<ref name="google maps">[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1An-L78zyD0YCNNFDlUu6vGDOMNOCp2s&ll=51.45395784079994%2C-2.596082890359257&z=12 ''Doctor Who in Bristol'' on google.com/maps]</ref> | ||
* [[Broad Street]], Bristol<ref name="google maps"/> | * TBA - [[Broad Street]], Bristol<ref name="google maps"/> | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
* 4.62 million (UK overnight).<ref>[https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/info.php?detail=ratings&start=0&type=date&order= Doctor Who - overnight ratings]</ref> | * 4.62 million (UK overnight).<ref>[https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/info.php?detail=ratings&start=0&type=date&order= Doctor Who - overnight ratings]</ref> | ||
* 6.84 million (UK final).<ref>[https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-thegiggle-7days Doctor Who - consolidated ratings]</ref> | * 6.84 million (UK final).<ref>[https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-thegiggle-7days Doctor Who - consolidated ratings]</ref> | ||
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* In certain shots, the green-screen erected for filming on Clare Street can be seen reflected in the window fronts of Grades, Mr Emporium, and a window of the building besides. | * In certain shots, the green-screen erected for filming on Clare Street can be seen reflected in the window fronts of Grades, Mr Emporium, and a window of the building besides. | ||
* At beginning of the Toymaker's attack on UNIT, Kate is standing next to Donna. But when the Toymaker pulls her into a dance, Kate is now at the front of the room. | * At beginning of the Toymaker's attack on UNIT, Kate is standing next to Donna. But when the Toymaker pulls her into a dance, Kate is now at the front of the room. | ||
* During the Doctor's bi-generation, in the shot that follows after the [[Fourteenth Doctor]] says, '' | * During the Doctor's bi-generation, in the shot that follows after the [[Fourteenth Doctor]] says, "''You're me''", [[David Tennant]] can be seen mouthing the same line again before the [[Fifteenth Doctor]] says, "''No, I'm me''", with his audio having clearly been removed. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* The Fourteenth Doctor mentions when he and the Warrior Queen of the [[Felooth]] had to communicates with their eyebrows, recalling when the Third Doctor remarked that he would use his new eyebrows to speak to the [[Delphon (species)|Delphon]] in {{cs|Spearhead from Space (TV story)}}. | * The Fourteenth Doctor mentions when he and the Warrior Queen of the [[Felooth]] had to communicates with their eyebrows, recalling when the Third Doctor remarked that he would use his new eyebrows to speak to the [[Delphon (species)|Delphon]] in {{cs|Spearhead from Space (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Fourteenth Doctor remarks that he has ended up with a family after all after adopting him self into the [[Noble family]]. [[Sarah Jane Smith]] had remarked in {{cs|Journey's End (TV story)}} that, while he acted like a "lonely man", he actually had "the biggest family on Earth" through his companions. | * The Fourteenth Doctor remarks that he has ended up with a family after all after adopting him self into the [[Noble family]]. [[Sarah Jane Smith]] had remarked in {{cs|Journey's End (TV story)}} that, while he acted like a "lonely man", he actually had "the biggest family on Earth" through his companions. | ||
* ''[[Doctor Who The Official Annual 2024]]'' contained several works of fiction which teased some of the characters in ''The Giggle'': | |||
** The short story [[PROSE]]: {{cs|First Day of the Doctor (short story)}} contained an obscured snippet of a page of the [[Fifteenth Doctor]]'s [[Fifteenth Doctor's diary|diary]], containing a quote of his line "''Someone tell me what the hell is going on here?''" It also posits that the events of {{cs|The Church on Ruby Road (TV story)}} takes place directly after the bi-generation. | |||
** The spot-the-difference puzzle [[GAME]]: {{cs|Double Danger (game)}} depicted the Doctor asking [[Human (Double Danger)|an individual]] for help with the then-unnamed version of the Toymaker portrayed by [[Neil Patrick Harris]]. | |||
* Some of the set dressing in ''The Giggle'' contains Easter Eggs to previous stories and people: | |||
** Posters are seen around 1925 Soho for [[Henrik's]], the department store [[Rose Tyler]] worked for in {{cs|Rose (TV story)}}, | |||
** Although not visible in the final cut of the episode, one building was given [[Sanderson & Grainger]] branding, the department store the [[Eleventh Doctor]] briefly worked for in {{cs|Closing Time (TV story)}}. | |||
** The building next door to the Toymaker's emporium carries the name "[[Grade's Barber Shop]]", possibly a reference to former controller of BBC1, [[Michael Grade]]. | |||
== Home media releases == | == Home media releases == | ||
