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'''''Amy's Choice''''' was the seventh episode of [[Series 5 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 5]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | '''''Amy's Choice''''' was the seventh episode of [[Series 5 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 5]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
It focused on Amy's relationship with the Doctor and Rory as well as [[Dream Lord|the darker side of the Doctor]]. It brought up absurd possibilities of the universe as well, with a star burning cold being the danger in the TARDIS dream. No reference to [[the Silence]] or an appearance of [[ | It focused on Amy's relationship with the Doctor and Rory as well as [[Dream Lord|the darker side of the Doctor]]. It brought up absurd possibilities of the universe as well, with a star burning cold being the danger in the TARDIS dream. No reference to [[the Silence]] or an appearance of [[Cracks in time|the Cracks]] occur during this episode. Although the appearance of the Dream Lord brought up the darkness within the Doctor, it was something that would be expanded upon in [[A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)|due time]]. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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* The Doctor says he is 907. | * The Doctor says he is 907. | ||
* The Doctor claims to hate himself more than anyone else in the universe, after realising the Dream Lord is his dark side personified. | * The Doctor claims to hate himself more than anyone else in the universe, after realising the Dream Lord is his dark side personified. | ||
* The [[Dream Lord]] talks about the Doctor's many relationships with different | * The [[Dream Lord]] talks about the Doctor's many relationships with different [[woman|women]]. | ||
* The Doctor uses his [[stethoscope]] for the first time in his eleventh incarnation. | * The Doctor uses his [[stethoscope]] for the first time in his eleventh incarnation. | ||
* Amy says, "Can we not do the running thing?", which the Doctor and his [[companion]]s often end up doing. | * Amy says, "Can we not do the running thing?", which the Doctor and his [[companion]]s often end up doing. | ||
* Amy mentions the musical {{wi|Oklahoma!}} and that she became pregnant so she did not have to sit through a local production of it. | * Amy mentions the musical {{wi|Oklahoma!}} and that she became [[pregnancy|pregnant]] so she did not have to sit through a local production of it. | ||
=== TARDIS === | === TARDIS === | ||
* [[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]] states that he threw the [[TARDIS Instruction Manual]] into a [[supernova]] because he 'disagreed' | * [[Eleventh Doctor|The Doctor]] states that he threw the [[TARDIS Instruction Manual]] into a [[supernova]] because he 'disagreed' with it. | ||
=== Time travel === | === Time travel === | ||
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* The [[Eknodine]] are an old race which hid themselves in elderly [[human]]s. | * The [[Eknodine]] are an old race which hid themselves in elderly [[human]]s. | ||
== | == Notes == | ||
* A working title for this story was ''The Dream Lord''<ref>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts/doctor-who-s5-ep7-amys-choice.pdf</ref>. | * A working title for this story was ''The Dream Lord''<ref>http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts/doctor-who-s5-ep7-amys-choice.pdf</ref>. | ||
* Technically, the entire episode took place in [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], however, it doesn't meet the requirements for a bottle episode as it uses locations and sets other than those already standing for production. | * Technically, the entire episode took place in [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], however, it doesn't meet the requirements for a bottle episode as it uses locations and sets other than those already standing for production. | ||
* The box under the TARDIS console the Doctor opens has the words: "TARDIS. Time And Relative Dimension In Space. Build Site: Gallifrey Blackhole Shipyard. Type 40. Build date: 1963. Authorised for use by qualified Time | * The box under the TARDIS console that [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]] opens has the words: "TARDIS. Time And Relative Dimension In Space. Build Site: [[Gallifrey]] [[Black Hole Shipyards|Blackhole Shipyard]]. [[Type 40]]. Build date: [[1963]]. Authorised for use by qualified [[Time Lord]]s only by the [[Shadow Proclamation]]. Misuse or [[theft]] of any TARDIS will result in extreme penalties and permanent [[exile]]." written on it. This is also written on a plaque on the console itself, as shown in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/episodes/b00rs6t7/videos/p00765jg TARDIS tour] on the BBC website. | ||
* This is the first story of Series 5 not to have any [[ | * This is the first story of [[Series 5 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 5]] not to have any [[Cracks in time|cracks]], [[the Silence|silence]] or direct foreshadowing of the finale. The Doctor does, however, end the TARDIS dream world by blowing up the TARDIS, foreshadowing the oncoming explosion in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Pandorica Opens (TV story)}} / {{The Big Bang (TV story)}}. | ||
* There is no indication of how much time has passed since [[TV]]: | * There is no indication of how much time has passed since [[TV]]: {{cs|The Vampires of Venice (TV story)}}. | ||
* The sign outside the old peoples' home reads "''Sarn'' Residential Care Home". The planet [[Sarn (planet)|Sarn]] was the setting for [[TV]]: | * The sign outside the old peoples' home reads "''Sarn'' Residential Care Home". The planet [[Sarn (planet)|Sarn]] was the setting for [[TV]]: {{cs|Planet of Fire (TV story)}} and [[Sarn (Time and the Rani)|Sarn]] was also the name of a character in [[TV]]: {{cs|Time and the Rani (TV story)}}. (However, there is no on-screen evidence to suggest that there is any significance in this.) | ||
* This is the only episode of Series 5 that is not referred to in any way later in the series. | * This is the only episode of Series 5 that is not referred to in any way later in the series. | ||
* This episode aired on the same day | * This episode aired on the same day that the ''[[K9 (TV series)|K9]]'' episode {{cs|The Cambridge Spy (TV story)}} was first broadcast on Disney XD in Britain. It also aired on the same day that {{cs|The Fall of the House of Gryffen (TV story)}} was first broadcast on Network Ten in Australia. | ||
* This episode is the first since [[TV]]: | * This episode is the first since [[TV]]: {{cs|Rose (TV story)}} to feature the given name of the companion in its title. | ||
* In the dreams, the Doctor wears both variations of his outfit. He wears the teal version in Upper Leadworth and his maroon version in the TARDIS. | * In the dreams, the Doctor wears both variations of his outfit. He wears the teal version in Upper Leadworth and his maroon version in the TARDIS. | ||
* [[Karen Gillan]] had to wear a latex prosthetic stomach bump for the scenes which depicted Amy as pregnant. She claimed it made her feel more mature and act ridiculously, and cited it as her favourite part of filming the series. | * [[Karen Gillan]] had to wear a latex prosthetic stomach bump for the scenes which depicted [[Amy Pond|Amy]] as [[pregnancy|pregnant]]. She claimed it made her feel more mature and act ridiculously, and cited it as her favourite part of filming the series. | ||
* The Eknodine was inspired by [[Simon Nye]]'s childhood fear of old people. However, he made clear that he did not intend to make children scared of their grandparents. | * The [[Eknodine]] was inspired by [[Simon Nye]]'s childhood fear of old people. However, he made clear that he did not intend to make children scared of their grandparents. | ||
* [[Arthur Darvill]] wore a wig for the aged Rory, which was trimmed to look "more masculine" and pulled back in a ponytail. | * [[Arthur Darvill]] wore a wig for the aged [[Rory Williams|Rory]], which was trimmed to look "more masculine" and pulled back in a ponytail. | ||
* The Eknodine were CGI and the scenes were simply filmed with the actors opening their mouths. | * The Eknodine were CGI and the scenes were simply filmed with the actors opening their mouths. | ||
* Nainby was the surname of one of [[Simon Nye]]'s contemporaries at Collyer's School, Horsham. | * Nainby was the surname of one of [[Simon Nye]]'s contemporaries at Collyer's School, Horsham. | ||
* The scene in which Rory hits Eknodine-inhabited Mrs | * The scene in which Rory hits Eknodine-inhabited [[Hamill|Mrs Hamill]] with a plank was filmed first of all with Arthur Darvill missing [[Joan Linder]], and then again with Linder's stunt double, whom he was allowed to hit. There was only one prop of the plank, and fortunately all the necessary shots were completed before Darvill accidentally broke it. | ||
* | * Simon Nye was best known for creating ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_Behaving_Badly Men Behaving Badly],'' which was produced by [[Steven Moffat]]'s mother-in-law [[Beryl Vertue]]. | ||
* Since | * Since Simon Nye was skilled at writing interpersonal relationships, Steven Moffat asked him to devise a story which would examine the complex interplay between the Doctor, Amy and Rory. | ||
* In the Eknodines, | * In the Eknodines, Simon Nye conceived monsters which could be straightforwardly realised, although there was some indecision as to whether it should be one eyeball or two which would emerge from the mouths of the possessed senior citizens. | ||
* This episode formed Block Seven of season five, along with | * This episode formed Block Seven of season five, along with [[TV]]: {{cs|The Lodger (TV story)}}. It was the last episode of the season to be filmed and the editing finished the week it aired. | ||
* | * Simon Nye and [[Catherine Morshead]] had previously worked together on ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Railway_Children_(2000_film) The Railway Children].'' | ||
* Given the nature of the episode, | * Given the nature of the episode, Catherine Morshead spent more time than usual recording on the TARDIS set. Indeed, the first three days of filming were spent there. | ||
* Early drafts had scenes take place in the TARDIS corridors, but it was ultimately decided that they would be an unnecessary expense. | * Early drafts had scenes take place in the TARDIS corridors, but it was ultimately decided that they would be an unnecessary expense. | ||
* The scene where the children visit Skenrith Castle on their school trip was originally set in a primary school playground. | * The scene where the children visit Skenrith Castle on their school trip was originally set in a primary school playground. | ||
* The frozen console room was achieved using a spray of wax and plastic. | * The frozen console room was achieved using a spray of wax and plastic. | ||
* | * Simon Nye attended read-throughs of previous episodes to capture the character and "voice" of the Doctor and Amy. | ||
* | * Simon Nye admitted to restraining himself in the change from comedy to science fiction, but said it was "fun" and "hugely liberating". | ||
* | * Steven Moffat originally gave Simon Nye the premise of the episode for it to fit in the series arc, which was to challenge the Doctor and Amy's relationship. | ||
* | * Simon Nye stated that Rory's "death" scene is essentially where Amy realises her feelings for Rory. Nye wanted to prove that Amy really loved Rory, and he was "not just a cypher boyfriend or fiancé". | ||
* | * Steven Moffat suggested the idea of the dream split to Simon Nye, who was also influenced by his own dreams and sometimes wondering if they were real. Nye believed that the dream world was consistent with other alternate universes within the series. | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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=== Rumours === | === Rumours === | ||
* The 'Dream Lord' was rumoured to pretend to be the Doctor because of a shot of him inside the TARDIS wearing the Eleventh Doctor's costume in the trailer. ''He was, in fact, the dark side of the Doctor.'' | * The '[[Dream Lord]]' was rumoured to pretend to be the Doctor because of a shot of him inside the TARDIS wearing the Eleventh Doctor's costume in the trailer. ''He was, in fact, the dark side of the Doctor.'' | ||
* [[Sharon (The Big Bang)|Aunt Sharon]] | * [[Sharon (The Big Bang)|Aunt Sharon]] would appear. ''This was false.'' | ||
* The [[Dream Lord]] is an early form of [[the Valeyard]]. ''This was left unconfirmed.'' | * The [[Dream Lord]] is an early form of [[the Valeyard]]. ''This was left unconfirmed.'' | ||
* This episode was rumoured to be [[Doctor-lite]] to match the companion-lite episode, | * This episode was rumoured to be [[Doctor-lite]] to match the companion-lite episode, {{cs|The Lodger (TV story)}}. ''This was false.'' | ||
* The [[Dream Lord]] was [[the Master]]. ''This was false.'' | * The [[Dream Lord]] was [[the Master]]. ''This was false.'' | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Dream Lord teleports around much as [[the Valeyard]] did in [[TV]]: | * The [[Dream Lord]] teleports around much as [[the Valeyard]] did in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Ultimate Foe (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Dream Lord refers to the Doctor as the "last of the Time | * The Dream Lord refers to [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]] as the "last of the [[Time Lord]]s" and "[[the Oncoming Storm]]", two of his epithets used numerous times since the revival of ''Doctor Who'', and first heard in [[TV]]: {{cs|The End of the World (TV story)}} and [[TV]]: {{cs|The Parting of the Ways (TV story)}}, respectively. | ||
* The Doctor mentions | * The Doctor mentions that [[bow ties]] are cool, as he did after the debut of his outfit in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Eleventh Hour (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Dream Lord refers to what happened between the Tenth Doctor and Queen Elizabeth I. | * The Dream Lord makes a sly reference to both [[Queen Elizabeth I]] and [[Grace Holloway]], and possibly [[Donna Noble]], by saying, "Loves a red head, our naughty Doctor." Elizabeth first appeared in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Shakespeare Code (TV story)}}, Grace in [[TV]]: {{cs|Doctor Who (TV story)}}, and Donna in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Runaway Bride (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Doctor initially assumes that the TARDIS has jumped a [[time track]], as it did in [[TV]]: | * The Dream Lord refers to what happened between the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Queen Elizabeth I]]. The Doctor first encountered Elizabeth from his perspective in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Shakespeare Code (TV story)}}, where she was mysteriously infuriated by something he had yet to do. In [[TV]]: {{cs|The End of Time (TV story)}}, the Doctor revealed that he had recently married Elizabeth and that her title of the "Virgin Queen" was no longer entirely accurate. [[Liz 10]] made a reference to this relationship in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Beast Below (TV story)}}, bringing up the "Virgin Queen" title once again and calling the Doctor a "bad, bad boy". The Doctor's relationship with and wedding to Elizabeth was finally depicted in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Day of the Doctor (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Dream Lord says, "I'm surprised you haven't got a little purple space dog", an oblique reference to [[K9]]. | * The Doctor initially assumes that [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] has jumped a [[time track]], as it did in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Space Museum (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Doctor tries to jump start the TARDIS by kicking it | * The Dream Lord says, "I'm surprised you haven't got a little purple space dog", an oblique reference to [[K9]], who appeared in numerous ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and ''[[Sarah Jane Adventures]]'' stories starting with [[TV]]: {{cs|The Invisible Enemy (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Doctor refers to throwing the [[TARDIS Instruction Manual]] into a supernova because he "disagreed with it". The [[Fourth Doctor]] had an instruction manual in [[TV]]: | * The Doctor tries to jump start the TARDIS by kicking it, just as he did when the TARDIS "died" in [[TV]]: {{cs|Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Doctor refers to throwing the [[TARDIS Instruction Manual]] into a supernova because he "disagreed with it". The [[Fourth Doctor]] had an instruction manual in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Pirate Planet (TV story)}} and disagreed with it, even tearing a page out of it. | |||
* The Dream Lord accuses the Doctor of abandoning his companions in favour of younger friends, echoing remarks by [[Sarah Jane Smith]] about the | * The Dream Lord accuses the Doctor of abandoning his companions in favour of younger friends, echoing remarks by [[Sarah Jane Smith]] about the Tenth Doctor and his relationship with [[Rose Tyler]] in [[TV]]: {{cs|School Reunion (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Dream Lord, once alone with Amy, echoes a conversation [[Jackie Tyler]] had with the [[Ninth Doctor]] | * The Dream Lord, once alone with Amy, echoes a conversation [[Jackie Tyler]] had with the [[Ninth Doctor]] in [[TV]]: {{cs|Rose (TV story)}}, saying that "anything could happen". | ||
* After Rory dies in the dream, Amy asks the Doctor, "Then what is the point of you?". [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]] asks the same of [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] after [[Rhys Williams|Rhys]] dies | * After Rory dies in the dream, Amy asks the Doctor, "Then what is the point of you?". [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]] asks the same of [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] after [[Rhys Williams|Rhys]] dies in [[TV]]: {{cs|End of Days (TV story)}}. The Ninth Doctor asks the same of a [[Metaltron|Dalek]] with no orders in [[TV]]: {{cs|Dalek (TV story)}}. | ||
* The swimming pool is referenced, and apparently has turned up; the Doctor said that "it'll turn up" in [[TV]]: | * The [[TARDIS swimming pool]] is referenced, and apparently has turned up; the Doctor said that "it'll turn up" in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Eleventh Hour (TV story)}}. [[Leela]] swam in the pool in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Invasion of Time (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Dream Lord taunts the Doctor | * The Dream Lord taunts the Doctor, saying "I bet you're a [[vegetarian]]!" in a [[butcher]]'s shop and then calling him "veggie", perhaps referring to his failed vegetarianism. The [[Sixth Doctor]] claimed to have gone vegeterian at the end of [[TV]]: {{cs|The Two Doctors (TV story)}}, but the Doctor has since been seen many times to have lapsed, even ordering steak in [[TV]]: {{cs|Boom Town (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Doctor and his companions had previously experienced dreams induced by plants in [[AUDIO]]: | * The [[Fifth Doctor]] and his companions had previously experienced dreams induced by plants in [[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Mind's Eye (audio story)}}. | ||
== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
