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201 – "The Waters of Mars"
Doctor Who episode
Cast
Others
Production
Directed byGraeme Harper[7]
Written byRussell T Davies and Phil Ford
Produced byNikki Wilson[8]
Executive producer(s)Russell T Davies
Julie Gardner
Production code4.16
SeriesSpecials (2009-10)
Running time60 minutes
First broadcastc. November 2009[1][2]
Chronology
← Preceded by
"Planet of the Dead" 		Followed by →
2009 Christmas special[1]
List of episodes (2005–present)

"The Waters of Mars" will be the second special of British science fiction television series Doctor Who to be broadcast in 2009 ("Planet of the Dead" was the first). According to Doctor Who writer and producer Russell T Davies, the special will be closely linked to the next two but is not the first part of a three-part story.[9] Davies expects the special to air around November.[1][2]

Plot

The story is set on Mars[10] and the Doctor will be joined by a new companion named Adelaide, played by Lindsay Duncan, who is head of the Mars base.[5] Producer Nikki Wilson described the character as "the Doctor's cleverest and most strong-minded companion yet."[8] The most recent trailer shows a massive Terrarium of life on the planet's surface, and a mysterious alien which infects its victims using a water compound it creates.

Former Neighbours star Peter O'Brien, guest stars as Ed, Adelaide's second in command.[11]

Production

Filming for the special began on 23 February 2009.[8] In late February, David Tennant, Duncan and other actors were seen filming in Victoria Place, Newport.[12] The filming took place on a city street, which the production team covered with artificial snow.[12] Also present during filming were a small robot inscribed with the word "GADGET" and Ood Sigma, from the 2008 episode "Planet of the Ood".[13]

A 30-second teaser trailer for this episode aired after the broadcast of "Planet of the Dead" showing Adelaide pointing a high tech gun at the Doctor and ordering him to state his name, rank and intention before hearing the Doctor say "Water always wins".[14] On the 9 July 2009, a short clip was shown online for the episode. The clip shows The Doctor and Adelaide trying to reason with the alien. The clip also shows that the creature can turn people into its mutant self. On 28 July 2009, a longer trailer was shown at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, soon after it was posted on the BBC website.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c Davies, Russell T (7 April 2009). "Dr Who's Easter special" (Interview). Interviewed by Bill Turnbull. Retrieved 7 April 2009. {{cite interview}}: Unknown parameter |callsign= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |city= ignored (|location= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |cointerviewers= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |program= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |subjectlink= ignored (|subject-link= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "Davies on Doctor's Easter 'romp'". BBC. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  3. ^ "Casting News". BBC. 18 February 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2009.
  4. ^ "Lindsay Duncan to star in second Doctor Who Special of 2009". BBC. 19 February 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
  5. ^ a b "Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars Creep Closer". BBC. 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h ""Cast revealed for 4.16"". Doctor Who Magazine (407): p.8. 2009. {{cite journal}}: |page= has extra text (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  7. ^ Spilsbury, Tom, ed. (4 February 2009 (cover date)). "Gallifrey Guardian: Harper confirmed as director for Special 4.16". Doctor Who Magazine (404). Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent: Panini Comics: p. 6. {{cite journal}}: |first= has generic name (help); |pages= has extra text (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ a b c Spilsbury, Tom, ed. (1 April 2009 (cover date)). "Gallifrey Guardian: Filming starts on the next Special". Doctor Who Magazine (406). Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent: Panini Comics: p. 5. {{cite journal}}: |first= has generic name (help); |pages= has extra text (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Davies, Russell T (March 2009). SFX Magazine. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ "Desert Storm". Doctor Who Confidential. 11 April 2009. Julie Gardner: ...our Autumn episode, set on Mars... {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars Creep Closer". BBC. 2009-07-09. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  12. ^ a b Lewis, Tim (2 March 2009). "Fans gather to see Doctor Who's new assistant". Western Mail. Retrieved 8 April 2009.
    Nicholls, Matt (1 March 2009). "Doctor Who teams up with award-winner Lindsay Duncan". Wales on Sunday. Retrieved 8 April 2009.
  13. ^ Anders, Charlie Jane (2 March 2009). "The Comeback That Brings The Doctor To His Knees". io9. Gawker Media. Retrieved 8 April 2009.
    Anders, Charlie Jane (4 March 2009). "The Genesis Of Nero's Star Trek Quest. Plus Rorschach Opens Up". io9. Gawker Media. Retrieved 8 April 2009.
  14. ^ "The Waters of Mars Trailer". BBC. 11 April 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  15. ^ "Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars - Videos". BBC. 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
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