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Source for the name?

Maybe I wasn't listening carefully enough but I don't recall the name "John" being spoken in the episode. So where does it come from? MystExplorer 16:58, May 7, 2017 (UTC)

Near the end of the episode, when Eliza grabs his arm, she whispers "John". OncomingStorm12th 17:02, May 7, 2017 (UTC)
I didn't hear that. And my sound was turned to maximum. I have watched 3 times now. --DCLM 15:52, May 8, 2017 (UTC)
For the benefit of other readers, the moment in dispute is roughly at 39:45 into the episode. Amorkuz 17:55, May 8, 2017 (UTC)

I did not hear the name 'John' either after watching the moment in question a couple of times. --Borisashton 19:31, May 11, 2017 (UTC)

I didn't really hear the name either (though did hear a faint 'huuh' sound), but the iPlayer subtitles mention the word 'John'. I think that he is actually called John. 81.103.146.200talk to me 05:29, May 13, 2017 (UTC)
Since this is not confirmed by the BBCA subtitles, as seen on the US iTunes version of the episode, could you please upload a screenshot of the iPlayer closed captioning?
czechout    07:42: Sat 13 May 2017
See here. -- Saxon 13:39, May 13, 2017 (UTC)
My iTunes subtitles don't have anything for that moment, but I admit I can hear her whispering "John" at 39:47.
× SOTO (//) 19:03, May 13, 2017 (UTC)
Saxon, is that a screenshot of the iPlayer subtitles? Or is iPlayer and iTunes the same thing? OS25 (Talk) 04:19, May 14, 2017 (UTC)
That looks like the iPlayer subtitles I saw (in the UK). 81.103.146.200talk to me 05:44, May 14, 2017 (UTC)
Yeah, it's BBC iPlayer. -- Saxon 17:01, May 14, 2017 (UTC)
Is it normal to have differently-colored captions on the iPlayer? This use of color doesn't happen in the iTunes version of any television programme. It's a bit weird to see it here. Since this "John" caption doesn't exist at all in the US version, I think double confirmation is prudent. Can anyone else in the UK get a second pic to confirm, please -- before the episode slides off the iPlayer?
czechout    02:40: Mon 15 May 2017
This caption also does not exist on iView in Australia. After he says "I will", the next caption is Eliza saying "My little boy." Tardis1963 talk 05:30, May 15, 2017 (UTC)
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