The Edge of Destruction

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_episode
gptkbp:adaptation Novelization in Doctor Who book series.
gptkbp:air_date 1964-02-08
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:BBC
Black and white
gptkbp:audience Cult following.
Left a lasting impression.
Provoked discussions.
gptkbp:broadcasts 1964.
gptkbp:character_arc Growth through adversity.
Explores trust among crew.
gptkbp:character_development Focus on character dynamics.
gptkbp:character_focus_point The Doctor's leadership.
gptkbp:character_motivation Survival and understanding.
gptkbp:character_relationships Evolving relationships.
Intense dialogues.
Tension among crew members.
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Peter_Hall
gptkbp:critical_analysis Examined for its psychological themes.
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced later episodes.
Examined for its relevance.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Pioneered narrative techniques.
gptkbp:design BBS/1/2
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Christopher_Barry
gptkbp:director gptkb:Christopher_Barry
gptkbp:duration 25 minutes
gptkbp:episode_number 2
gptkbp:fan_base gptkb:Doctor_Who_fandom
gptkbp:features gptkb:Ian_Chesterton
gptkb:Susan_Foreman
gptkb:Barbara_Wright
gptkb:First_Doctor
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:BBC_Television_Centre
gptkbp:first_aired 1964-02-08
gptkbp:focus Susan and the Doctor.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Daleks
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:has_conflict_with crew's distrust
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact notable for its character development
gptkbp:has_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:has_setting space and time
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:Tristram_Cary
gptkbp:has_theme psychological drama
gptkbp:historical_context Part of 1960s television.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Edge of Destruction
gptkbp:impact Set a precedent for future stories.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Twilight_Zone
Classic science fiction tropes.
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired by the show's early success.
gptkbp:inspired subsequent episodes
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
streaming services
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:last_aired 1964-02-15
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic episode.
Influenced future Doctor Who episodes.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Ian_Chesterton
gptkb:The_First_Doctor
gptkb:Susan_Foreman
gptkb:Barbara_Wright
gptkbp:merchandise Available as part of Doctor Who collections.
gptkbp:narrative The TARDIS crew experiences a time loop.
gptkbp:narrative_style Psychological thriller elements.
gptkbp:notable_aspect First two-part story in Doctor Who.
gptkbp:notable_episodes Impact on science fiction genre.
Key in Doctor Who's history.
Part of the early Doctor Who narrative.
gptkbp:number_of_episodes 25 minutes
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:BBC_One
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Doctor_Who
gptkbp:plot crew trapped in TARDIS
gptkbp:plot_twist Reveals the TARDIS's sentience.
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:An_Unearthly_Child
gptkbp:premiere_episode Experimental.
Analyzed for its narrative depth.
Filler episode
Notable for its minimal set.
The Edge of Destruction.
Two-part format.
Two-part story.
gptkbp:production_company BBC.
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:DVD
gptkbp:remastered gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:resolution understanding and unity
gptkbp:season gptkb:1
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:TARDIS
gptkbp:setting gptkb:TARDIS
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Original_score_by_Tristram_Cary
gptkbp:thematic_element Explores fear and trust.
gptkbp:theme Isolation.
Identity and reality.
Trust and paranoia
gptkbp:trivia explores themes of trust
features a time loop
only two episodes long
was filmed in a short time frame
was the first two-part story in Doctor Who
gptkbp:viewer_response Engaged audiences with suspense.
gptkbp:viewership 6.9 million
gptkbp:writer gptkb:David_Whitaker
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:David_Whitaker
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tegan_Jovanka
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5