3x12 The Sound of Drums (2) - Doctor Who (UK) Episode Guide

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- Episode 03x12

Episode: 03x12
Title: The Sound of Drums (2)
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: N/A
First Aired: Jun. 23, 2007

Season 3 » Episode #12 - The Sound of Drums (2)

Doctor Who (UK) - 03x12 The Sound of Drums (2)

Summary: Stranded at the far ends of the universe, The Doctor and his friends face overwhelming odds. Meanwhile, Mr. Saxon begins a vast political campaign that brings him to the doors of Downing Street. In complete control, Saxon springs a final surprise that brings the world both new wonders, and new terrors...

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Francine Jones	played by Adjoa Andoh
Tish Jones	played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Clive Jones	played by Trevor Laird
Leo Jones	played by Reggie Yates
Lucy Saxon	played by Alexandra Moen
President	played by Colin Stinton
Vivien Rook	played by Nichola McAuliffe
Albert Dumfries	played by Nicholas Gecks
Sharon Osbourne	played by Sharon Osbourne

	Season 3 / Episode 12: - The Sound of Drums (2) The Master: You know what it's like... new job, all that paperwork. I think it's down the back of the settee. I did have a quick look, I found a pen, a sweet, a bus ticket, and er... have you met the wife?
	Season 3 / Episode 12: - The Sound of Drums (2) The Doctor: The Toclafane... what are they? The Doctor: Who are they? The Master: Doctor, if I told you the truth, your hearts would break.

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MISTAKES/GOOFS

CONT: When Harold Saxon puts on the gas mask, the valve is at the top. When he takes it off to speak, it has switched to the bottom.
FAKE: The army shoot at Martha's car and you can see sparks where the bullets bounce off her windscreen. But, at that close range, just one of those bullets could go through a brick.
FACT: Winters is described as "President", but identifies himself to the Toclafane as "President Elect of the United States of America". The President Elect is the candidate who has won an election (in early November) but not yet taken office (on January 20); he has no authority yet.
PLOT: When Captain Jack and the Doctor are talking about Torchwood Jack argues his case saying that he rebuilt it after the battle of canary wharf. However, in the spin off series "Torchwood" (2006) there is an episode called "Torchwood" (2006) {Fragments (#2.12)} that shows how each member was recruited. This episode shows that Jack was recruited 100 years before the battle of canary wharf to Torchwood Three (Torchwood One was based at Canary Wharf and Torchwood three was based in Cardif Bay).

TRIVIA

As the Toclafane remove one tenth of the population Noel Clarke's (Mickey Smith) voice can be heard during the alarm calls.
As the Toclafane descend on Earth the dance track being played is "Voodoo Child" by Rogue Traders from the Album "Here come the Drums".
The Mysterious Man from ‘The Lazarus Experiment’ was due to make a cameo appearance. But when actor Bertie Carvel was not free, the character became Sinister Woman instead.
In the scene setting up the introduction of the Toclafane, the Master offers his wife a Jelly Baby, which was the candy of choice for the 4th doctor (Tom Baker (I)).
The television in Martha's flat was made by Magpie Electricals, the same television-maker featured in the series 2 episode ‘The Idiot's Lantern’.