Talk:The Curse of the Black Spot (TV story)

Infobox image
Is this a suitable image for the infobox seeing as one hasn't been added yet? Ghastly9090 18:38, May 1, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. I've added it to the page.Skittles the hog-- Talk 19:17, May 1, 2011 (UTC)

Eye Patch Lady
There seem to be a lot of valid sources that are indicating Frances Barber character appearing briefly in all episodes similair to Day of the Moon before her big debut in episode 7 as a story arc (similair to the way the cracks appeared last series). Could it be added to the myths section that the Eye Patch lady will make a brief appearance. -- Michael Downey 10:37, May 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * If you find a source, then yes, I would be happy to add it. Mini-mitch\talk 10:49, May 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * (http://doctorwhospoilers.com/2011/2011/05/unanswered-questions-day-of-the-moon/) and (http://gallifreybase.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4231784&postcount=25) ? -- Michael Downey 10:59, May 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I'll add the GallifreyBase one, since Doctor Who Spoilers is blacklisted, meaning we're not allowed to link to it. Mini-mitch\talk 11:03, May 2, 2011 (UTC)

Avery is the same Avery from The Smugglers?
I read that this episode will be a prequel of sorts to The Smugglers. I haven't read or watched that story yet but i noticed on the wiki page for it, there is a character named Avery. Could he be the same Avery in this episode, or perhaps a younger or older Avery? Maybe even a relative? Rawrgoaway 04:13, May 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * Turns out that there was a real pirate by the name of Henry Avery (sometimes spelled Every) who disappeared in 1696. Could be the man in this episode. Dascott 19:45, May 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * Reading the same link that Dascott refereced, it does mention Henry Avery capturing the Mughal treasure, which was also referenced by the Avery in this episode. That may or may not tie into the "Avery's Treasure" from The Smugglers. Spreee 16:40, May 9, 2011 (UTC)Spreee
 * I think it's safe to say that the Avery in this episode and the one mentioned in the Smugglers are the same. Will the character pages be merged? Because other than that, there really wasn't any other reference to the Smugglers. Rawrgoaway 02:52, May 9, 2011 (UTC)

No, the pages can't be merged. Any suggestion that they are the same is speculation despite the strong evidence.Skittles the hog-- Talk 16:46, May 9, 2011 (UTC)


 * The only evidence we have is: Henry Avery is based on the real life Henry Avery (sometimes Every), who's backgrounds match completely and they both disappeared. (Hugh Bonneville interview, DWM 434). The real life Henry Avery is only linked to the Avery mentioned in Smuggler's because of the treasure they hid. The real life Avery to Smuggler's Avery is vague, and cannot be seen as confirmed link to both characters.Mini-mitch\talk 15:10, May 10, 2011 (UTC)

It is at least possible the two are the same, considering the one in the Smugglers was probably alluding to Avery in the same way this character is alluding (or is) the original. The article should at least be open to it, considering that he may be, or may be related to, the Smugglers Avery rather than implying he is certainly not.82.35.18.139 14:34, May 10, 2011 (UTC)

story notes
The episode was moved up to the spring run because Steven Moffat thought the first part of the series contained "not enough outside". (Source: DWM 430) D0ct0r11 19:54, May 6, 2011 (UTC)

Missing crewman
Did I blink or was there a crewman with the black spot in the powder room with the companions and the boy (rebarricaded the door after he got the spot and his mate left) who suddenly wasnt there when they returned? 83.104.138.141 02:39, May 8, 2011 (UTC)


 * I noticed this too. Perhaps a scene was cut? There have been deleted scenes before so who knows. Seems like too big of a thing to be a mistake. Rawrgoaway 03:29, May 8, 2011 (UTC)

Walking the Plank 'Never Happened'?
This supposed 'production error' is not an error - instances were rare, but it was documented to have happened on at least four occasions in the real world - the 'Fourth Dimension' section of the episode guide on the BBC website even states "... Many believe this practice is a myth created by Hollywood, but historical literature records several verifiable instances of the punishment which can be traced back to at least the 17th century." and I can only find evidence to back this upBaziel 14:06, May 8, 2011 (UTC)

Cultural references
This article mentions Pirates of the Caribbean as a cultural reference but rather misses the more obvious Black Spot, Siren, Henry Every (and so on) references that perhaps ought to be noted?82.35.18.139 14:31, May 10, 2011 (UTC)

Avery as enemy?
Should Avery really be considered as an enemy? He's no more an enemy than all the other characters who misjudge the Doctor upon arrival. 90.216.217.159 16:15, May 10, 2011 (UTC)
 * He started of as an enemy, because he tried to kill the Doctor, but later had a chnage of ideas. Mini-mitch\talk 16:22, May 10, 2011 (UTC)

So do a lot of characters. Adelaide and Canton both threatened to kill the Doctor, but neither of them are considered enemies. There are a lot of episodes, especially from before the psychic paper, where the Doctor is initially mistrusted by characters who become his allies for the rest of the episode. Avery wasn't really an enemy for more than 5 minutes.Icecreamdif 01:51, May 11, 2011 (UTC)