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** The story was originally set during the dawn of the rock 'n roll era of the late Fifties. However, it was eventually agreed that the idea of a living song did not translate sufficiently well to television.
** The story originally took place on Powell Street, intended to be the same location where Rose Tyler's apartment block, the Powell Estate, would later be built. However, since the Powell Estate had already been established as being situated in Southwark, this would make setting the climax at Alexandra Palace (in Haringey) a more cumbersome plot element (not without giving the characters a reason to take the Northern line across town).
** A subplot in which Rose visits her aunt, who works on a game show for Creator/TheBBC was deleted because Creator/RussellTDavies feared that having the Corporation be too involved in the plot would make the episode difficult to take seriously.
** Magpie was originally a more malevolent figure. His villainous nature was toned down at Davies' suggestion.

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** There was originally a strong focus on rock n roll, as the episode was then-set in late fifties America. It was scrapped when it became clear that a living song wouldn’t work in a visual medium.
** The story was originally set during the dawn of the rock 'n roll era of the late Fifties. However, it was eventually agreed that the idea of a living song did not translate sufficiently well supposed to television.
** The story originally took
take place on Powell Street, intended and meant to be the same location where Rose Tyler's Rose’s apartment block, the Powell Estate, would later be built. However, since the Powell Estate had already been established as being situated in Southwark, this would make setting the climax at the Alexandra Palace (in Haringey) a more cumbersome plot element (not without giving the characters a reason to take the Northern line across town).
** A subplot in which where Rose visits her aunt, who works on a game show for Creator/TheBBC was deleted because Creator/RussellTDavies feared that having the Corporation thought it would be too involved in the plot would make the episode difficult to take seriously.
silly, even for ''Who''.
** Magpie was originally a more malevolent figure. His villainous nature character, but this was toned down at Davies' suggestion.



** The entrance to Bishop's headquarters was originally concealed by a newspaper vendor rather than a market stall.
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** A line cut from the script had the Doctor mention his fear of radio towers, a reference to the Fourth Doctor's death in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS18E7Logopolis Logopolis]]".

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** A line cut from the script had the Doctor mention his fear of radio towers, a reference to the Fourth Doctor's death cause of regeneration in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS18E7Logopolis Logopolis]]".
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* YouLookFamiliar: Margaret John (Grandma Connelly) also played [[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E6FuryFromTheDeep Megan Jones]].

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* YouLookFamiliar: Margaret John (Grandma Connelly) also had played [[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E6FuryFromTheDeep Megan Jones]].
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* {{Blooper}}: When the Wire disintegrates Mr. Magpie on the transmission tower and simultaneously shocks the Doctor, his foot ''disappears'' for a moment thanks to a green screen error.



* {{Blooper}}: When the Wire disintegrates Mr. Magpie on the transmission tower and simultaneously shocks the Doctor, his foot ''disappears'' for a moment thanks to a green screen error.
* OutOfOrder: This episode and "Fear Her" were shot in the production block right after.



** Creator/MarkGatiss originally wrote the script with the Ninth Doctor in mind.

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** Creator/MarkGatiss originally wrote the script with the Ninth Doctor in mind. It was also meant to be the second story of the season, but got pushed back.



* WordOfGay: According to [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/x-men-star-nicholas-hoult-missed-out-on-doctor-who-role Mark Gatiss]], Tommy was gay in the original script and fancied the Doctor.

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* WordOfGay: According to [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/x-men-star-nicholas-hoult-missed-out-on-doctor-who-role Mark Gatiss]], tv/whats-new/article/x-men-star-nicholas-hoult-missed-out-on-doctor-who-role According to]] Creator/MarkGatiss, Tommy was gay in the original script and fancied the Doctor. Doctor, but Rose would think he was interested in her and in the end Rose and the Doctor would have a conversation about this crush and her making assumptions about the Doctor.
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* OutOfOrder: This episode and "Fear Her" were shot in the production block right after "

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* OutOfOrder: This episode and "Fear Her" were shot in the production block right after "after.


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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The French title is "L'Hystérique de l'étrange lucarne" (The Hysteria of the Strange Television Screen).



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* OutOfOrder: This episode and "Fear Her" were shot in the production block right after "



** The story originally took place on Powell Street, intended to be the same location where Rose Tyler's apartment block, the Powell Estate, would later be built. However, since Rose's home had already been established as being situated in the south of London, this would make setting the climax at Alexandra Palace a more cumbersome plot element (not without giving the characters a reason to take the Northern line across town).

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** The story originally took place on Powell Street, intended to be the same location where Rose Tyler's apartment block, the Powell Estate, would later be built. However, since Rose's home the Powell Estate had already been established as being situated in the south of London, Southwark, this would make setting the climax at Alexandra Palace (in Haringey) a more cumbersome plot element (not without giving the characters a reason to take the Northern line across town).

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* {{Blooper}}: When the Wire disintegrates Mr. Magpie on the transmission tower and simultaneously shocks the Doctor, his foot ''disappears'' for a moment thanks to a green screen error.



* YouLookFamiliar: Margaret John (Grandma Connelly), also played [[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E6FuryFromTheDeep Megan Jones]].

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* YouLookFamiliar: Margaret John (Grandma Connelly), Connelly) also played [[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E6FuryFromTheDeep Megan Jones]].Jones]].

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** The chase scene was originally much longer and included action in the London Underground.

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** The chase scene was originally much longer and included action in the London Underground.Underground (presumably cut around the same time that they moved the story from Powell Street up to the north London boroughs).
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** The story originally took place on Powell Street, intended to be the same location where Rose Tyler's apartment block, the Powell Estate, would later be built. However, since Rose's home had already been established as being situated in the south of London, this would make setting the climax at Alexandra Palace a more cumbersome plot element.

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** The story originally took place on Powell Street, intended to be the same location where Rose Tyler's apartment block, the Powell Estate, would later be built. However, since Rose's home had already been established as being situated in the south of London, this would make setting the climax at Alexandra Palace a more cumbersome plot element.element (not without giving the characters a reason to take the Northern line across town).
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** Creator/NicholasHoult auditioned for Tommy Wallace, but he was deemed too young for the role.

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** Creator/NicholasHoult auditioned for Tommy Wallace, Connelly, but he was deemed too young for the role.
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** Creator/MarkGatiss originally wrote the script with the Ninth Doctor in mind.
** The story was originally set during the dawn of the rock 'n roll era of the late Fifties. However, it was eventually agreed that the idea of a living song did not translate sufficiently well to television.
** The story originally took place on Powell Street, intended to be the same location where Rose Tyler's apartment block, the Powell Estate, would later be built. However, since Rose's home had already been established as being situated in the south of London, this would make setting the climax at Alexandra Palace a more cumbersome plot element.
** A subplot in which Rose visits her aunt, who works on a game show for Creator/TheBBC was deleted because Creator/RussellTDavies feared that having the Corporation be too involved in the plot would make the episode difficult to take seriously.
** Magpie was originally a more malevolent figure. His villainous nature was toned down at Davies' suggestion.
** Tommy's grandfather was removed from the script. At one point, he appeared in place of the grandmother.
** The entrance to Bishop's headquarters was originally concealed by a newspaper vendor rather than a market stall.
** The chase scene was originally much longer and included action in the London Underground.
** The climax originally featured the television sets in Magpie's shop exploding after the defeat of the Wire.
** A line cut from the script had the Doctor mention his fear of radio towers, a reference to the Fourth Doctor's death in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS18E7Logopolis Logopolis]]".
** Creator/NicholasHoult auditioned for Tommy Wallace, but he was deemed too young for the role.
* WordOfGay: According to [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/x-men-star-nicholas-hoult-missed-out-on-doctor-who-role Mark Gatiss]], Tommy was gay in the original script and fancied the Doctor.
* WorkingTitle: ''Mr Sandman'', ''Sonic Doom'' and ''The One-Eyed Monster''.
* YouLookFamiliar: Margaret John (Grandma Connelly), also played [[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E6FuryFromTheDeep Megan Jones]].

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