The Vampires of Venice (TV story)

The Vampires of Venice is the name of the sixth episode of Series 5 to be aired sometime in Spring 2010.

There was some initial confusion over the title of this story, with some media sources -- as well as Matt Smith in a TV interview -- using the title Vampires in Venice.

Synopsis
Dessicated corpses, terror in the canal and a visit to the sinister House of Calvierri – the Doctor takes Amy and Rory for a romantic mini-break, as the Tardis touches down once again.

But 17th-century Venice is not as it should be. The city has been sealed to protect it from the Plague, although Rosanna Calvierri may have other plans...

Plot
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Cast

 * The Doctor - Matt Smith
 * Amy Pond - Karen Gillan
 * Rory Williams - Arthur Darvill
 * Rosanna Calvierri - Helen McCrory
 * Vampire - Elizabeth Croft
 * Francesco - Alex Price
 * Vampire - Gabriella Wylde
 * Vampire - Clare Darcy-Bowen
 * Steward - Simon Gregor [
 * Guido - Lucian Msamati
 * Vampire Girl - Gabriela Montarez
 * Isabella - Alisha Bailey
 * Inspector - Michael Percival

Crew
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Story Notes

 * A 90-second clip from this episode was aired during Matt Smith's appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on 26 March 2010.

Ratings
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Filming Locations

 * Croatia was used as the primary location for the setting of this episode. It is the third episode of the revival series after DW: The Fires of Pompeii and Planet of the Dead to include major filming outside the UK.
 * Some filming took place in Caephilly Castle
 * Scenes featuring The Doctor, Amy and Rory were filmed at Llancaiach Fawr

Rumours

 * An apparent excerpt of the script has been leaked online, which suggests Rory may be a second companion. This could be compared with Mickey Smith's role in Series 2 when he travelled in time with The Doctor. (DW: The Girl in the Fireplace; Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel).
 * It is believed The Doctor will use a gondola in this episode
 * Toby Whithouse told SFX "At one point the Doctor says the word ‘diabetic’. One character is a talking otter. There is an almost painfully beautiful gag about cheese and biscuits. One of those isn't true." And the Doctor won't say "Geronimo."

Production errors
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Continuity

 * Instead of his Psychic Paper, the Doctor shows his library card, which includes a photo of his first incarnation.

DVD Release
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