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10.9 The Empress of Mars

Broadcast Details

Series / Episode No.
Episode Title
Transmission Date
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Season
Doctor
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10
Twelfth / Peter Capaldi
Nikki Wilson
Nick Lambon
Mark Gatiss
Wayne Yip

Regular Cast

The Doctor — Twelfth / Peter Capaldi

Guest Cast

Missy – Michelle Gomez
Godsacre – Anthony Calf
Catchlove – Ferdinand Kingsley
Friday – Richard Ashton
Iraxxa – Adele Lynch
Sergeant Major Peach – Glenn Speers
Jackdaw – Ian Beattie
Vincey – Bayo Gbadamosi
Knibbs – Ian Hughes
Coolidge – Lesley Ewen
Voice of Alpha Centauri – Ysanne Churchman
British Soldiers – Matthew Rohman, David Cromarty, Charlie Akin
Ice Warriors – Richard Ashton, Jamie Hill, Jason Barber

Production Team

General production staff

Head of Production – Gordon Ronald
Production Executive – Tracie Simpson
Line Producer – Steffan Morris
Production Manager – Adam Knopf
Location Manager – Nicky James
Unit Manager – Beccy Jones
Production Co-ordinator – Sandra Cosfeld
Assistant Production Co-ordinator – Nicola Chance
Production Assistants – Virginia Bonet, Ruby Jennick, Jamie Shaw
Unit Drivers – Sean Evans, Paul Watkins
Unit Medic – Glyn Evans
Business Affairs Executive – Carol Griggs
Production Accountant – Simon Wheeler
Assistant Accountant – Matthew Fisher

Camera and lighting department

1st Assistant Directors – Marios Hamboulides, Sarah Davies
2nd Assistant Director – James DeHaviland
3rd Assistant Director – Christopher J Thomas
Assistant Directors – Rhun Llewelyn, Lauren Pate
Script Supervisor – Nicki Coles
Camera Operator – Mark McQuoid
Focus Pullers – Jonathan Vidgen, Elhein De Wet
Grip – John Robinson
Assistant Grip – Sean Cronin
Camera Assistants – Gethin Williams, Drew Marsden, Dan Patounas
Gaffer – Mark Hutchings
Best Boy – Andy Gardiner
Electricians – Gawain Nash, Gareth Sheldon, Bob Milton, Sion Davies, Andrew Williams

Art department

Supervising Art Directors – Paul Spriggs, Dafydd Shurmer
Art Director – Tim Overson
Art Department Accountant – Bethan Griffiths
Production Buyer – Jen Saguaro
Set Decorator – Adrian Anscombe
Prop Buyers – Jo Pearce, Charlotte Lailey de Ville
Storyboard Artist – Mike Collins
Concept Artist – Sam Lamont
Graphic Artist – Lawrence Hearn
Standby Props – Matt Ireland, Jonathan Barclay
Standby Carpenter – Paul Jones
Prop Hands – Scott Howe, Nigel Magni, Matt Watts
Standby Art Director – Nick Murray
Rigging – Shadow Scaffolding
Standby Rigger – Colin Toms
Head Scenic Artist – Clive Clarke
Painters – Steve Nelms, John Nelms, Paul Murray, Debby McShane
Storeman – Jamie Southcott
Prop Master – Paul Smith
Props Chargehand – Kyle Belmont
Props Driver – Gareth Fox
Construction Manager – Terry Horle
Construction Chargehand – Dean Tucker
Construction Driver – Jonathan Tylke
Construction Labourer – Jason Tylke
Practical Electricians – Callum Alexander, Austin Curtis
Graphics Assistant – Jack Bowes
Draughtsperson – Matt Sanders
Chargehand Carpenter – John Sinnott
Carpenters – Tim Burke, Matt Ferry, Chris Daniels, George Rees, Dan Berrow, Tom Berrow, Keith Richards, Campbell Frazer, Joe Painter, Alan Jones, Mike Venables
Title Concept – Billy Hanshaw

Costume department

Costume Supervisor – Kat Willis
Assistant Costume Designer – Zoe Howerska
Costume Assistants – Rebecca Cunningham, Leila Headon, Jenny Tindle
Make-up and prosthetics
Make-up Supervisor – James Spinks
Make-up Artists – Megan Bowes, Lolly Goodship

Movement

Stunt Co-ordinator – Crispin Layfield
Stunt Performers – Troy Kenchington, Andrew Burford, James O’Daly, Jonny James

Casting

Casting Associate – Ri McDaid-Wren
Casting Assistant – Louis Constantine

General post-production staff

Post-production Supervisor – Samantha Price
Post-production Co-ordinator – Hannah Jones
Assistant Editors – Becky Trotman, David Davies
On-line Editor – Geraint Pari Huws
Assistant On-line Editor – Christine Kelly

Special and visual effects

VFX Editor – Dan Rawlings
Special Creature Effects & Prosthetics – Millennium FX
Colourist – Chris Rogers
Model Makers – Alan Hardy, Jamie Thomas

Sound

Sound Recordist – Deian Ll┼╖r Humphreys
Dubbing Mixers – Mark Ferda, Darran Clement
Sound Maintenance Engineers – Tam Shoring, Christopher Goding
Dialogue Editor – Helen Dickson
ADR Editor – Matthew Cox
Sound Effects Editor – Harry Barnes
Foley Editor – Simon Clement
Foley Artist – Julie Ankerson

Synopsis

The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole encounter Victorian soldiers on Mars, where Ice Warriors are awakening. A conflict arises between the humans and the Martian empire. The Doctor negotiates peace, preventing war and establishing a future alliance. The episode emphasises diplomacy and mutual respect between species.

Merchandise Releases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the premise of The Empress of Mars?

Victorian soldiers and the Doctor discover Martian Ice Warriors who have been dormant beneath the surface of Mars.

Who is the Empress of Mars?

The Empress is the leader of the Ice Warriors, attempting to revive her people and restore their civilization.

How does the Doctor interact with the Ice Warriors?

The Doctor attempts to negotiate peace between humans and the Ice Warriors instead of allowing conflict.

What is the conflict between humans and Martians?

The Victorian soldiers attempt to exploit Mars for their own gain, leading to tension and potential war with the Ice Warriors.

What themes are explored in The Empress of Mars?

The episode explores colonization, misunderstanding, leadership, and the possibility of peaceful coexistence.