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* A "[[spatio-temporal hyperlink]]" is [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor's]] name for a "magic door". | * A "[[spatio-temporal hyperlink]]" is [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor's]] name for a "magic door". | ||
* [[Zeus plugs]] are mentioned. | * [[Zeus plugs]] are mentioned. | ||
*[[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]] has used a similar method to read the mind of his companion [[Bernice Summerfield]] as he does here with [[Reinette]]. | |||
* Before they are attacked by the Clockwork Droids, Rose and Mickey briefly discuss the women with whom the Doctor has had relationships, including [[Sarah Jane Smith]], Madame de Pompadour and [[Cleopatra]] who Mickey claims the Doctor affectionately called Cleo. | |||
*The Doctor once again mentions [[banana]]s. | |||
*Rose also recalls the [[Daleks]]' name for the Doctor ("[[Aliases of the Doctor|The Oncoming Storm]]"). | |||
==Story Notes== | ==Story Notes== | ||
* This is Mickey's first trip in the TARDIS in the capacity of a companion. | * This is Mickey's first trip in the TARDIS in the capacity of a companion. | ||
* In a Production Notes column for Doctor Who Magazine #363 (November 2005), writer [[Steven Moffat]] stated that the working titles for the episode were | * In a Production Notes column for Doctor Who Magazine #363 (November 2005), writer [[Steven Moffat]] stated that the working titles for the episode were '''Madame de Pompadour''', '''Every Tick of My Heart''' and '''Reinette and the Lonely Angel'''. | ||
* Sophia Myles and David Tennant started dating after working together on this story, according to an interview with Myles on GMTV (25 April 2006). It is rumored she carries a "Doctor Who" doll in her handbag | * Sophia Myles and David Tennant started dating after working together on this story, according to an interview with Myles on GMTV (25 April 2006). It is rumored she carries a "Doctor Who" doll in her handbag | ||
* Throughout this episode, Mickey wears a T-shirt which has a picture of the Nintendo Entertainment System controller over the caption, "Know Your Roots". This particular T-shirt, a limited edition, could be obtained either by subscribing to the British Nintendo Official Magazine, or by being purchased at selected GameStation outlets. In Doctor Who Magazine #367 Noel Clarke admitted to being a Nintendo fan and to being the owner of a Nintendo DS console. He also comments upon the T-shirt in the commentary which accompanies the episode on the BBC Website | * Throughout this episode, Mickey wears a T-shirt which has a picture of the Nintendo Entertainment System controller over the caption, "Know Your Roots". This particular T-shirt, a limited edition, could be obtained either by subscribing to the British Nintendo Official Magazine, or by being purchased at selected GameStation outlets. In Doctor Who Magazine #367 Noel Clarke admitted to being a Nintendo fan and to being the owner of a Nintendo DS console. He also comments upon the T-shirt in the commentary which accompanies the episode on the BBC Website | ||
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==Continuity== | ==Continuity== | ||
* This episode probably follows immediately after [[School Reunion | * This episode probably follows immediately after [[School Reunion]], with Mickey saying he got a spaceship on his "first go" as he exits the TARDIS with the Doctor and Rose. | ||
* [[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]] had previously responded to the question "What do monsters have nightmares about?" with "Me!" (''[[NA]]:'' [[Love and War]], [[The Dying Days]] and ''[[ST]]:'' [[Continuity Errors]]) | |||
* [[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]] had | *The Doctor had encountered (unrelated) clockwork robots before in ''[[NDA]]:'' [[The Clockwise Man]] and ''[[BFA]]:'' [[Time Works]]. | ||
*The Doctor had encountered (unrelated) clockwork robots before | * Bernice Summerfield (who is from the 26th century) used a [[quantum imager]] to recreate the life of a 20th century man, who then sees her as a ghostly figure appearing at key moments throughout his life. (''[[BFBS]]:'' [[The Least Important Man]]) | ||
* Bernice (who is from the 26th century) used a [[quantum imager]] to recreate the life of a 20th century man, who then sees her as a ghostly figure appearing at key moments throughout his life. ([[ | |||
==DVD and Other Releases== | ==DVD and Other Releases== | ||
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* It was also released as part of the Series 2 box set. | * It was also released as part of the Series 2 box set. | ||
==See | ==See also== | ||
* [[The Witch Hunters]] | *''[[PDA]]:'' [[The Witch Hunters]] | ||
* [[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]] | * [[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.drwhoguide.com/who_tv15.htm The Doctor Who Reference Guide detailed synopsis of ''The Girl in the Fireplace''] | * [http://www.drwhoguide.com/who_tv15.htm The Doctor Who Reference Guide detailed synopsis of '''The Girl in the Fireplace'''] | ||
* [http://www.whoniverse.org/discontinuity/9Q.php The Whoniverse Discontinuity Guide to ''The Girl in the Fireplace''] | * [http://www.whoniverse.org/discontinuity/9Q.php The Whoniverse Discontinuity Guide to '''The Girl in the Fireplace'''] | ||
{{Wikipedia|The_Girl_in_the_Fireplace}} | {{Wikipedia|The_Girl_in_the_Fireplace}} | ||
