Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss reveals his inspiration for this week’s thrilling boys’ own adventure.
If you’ve ever seen the classic 1964 movie Zulu, you’ll probably remember the red-coated British regiment in battle in Southern Africa. This week, these Victorian soldiers turn up in Doctor Who – exploring Mars!
When the Doctor, Bill and Nardole arrive on the red planet, the guards are looking for precious gems. However, they soon disturb a ‘hive’ of Ice Warriors – huge reptile-like aliens – and an almighty battle begins.
This episode is the brainchild of Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss, who wrote the one-off adventure. We caught up with him to find out more…
What made you mix Victorian soldiers with Ice Warriors on Mars?
This story is from the June 10,2017 edition of TV & Satellite Week.
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