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Q&A: The Master's wife, Lucy Saxon!
Published Monday, Dec 14 2009, 00:02 GMT | By Neil Wilkes | 20 comments
When did you find out you would be coming back for David Tennant's final episodes?
"Quite late on. I'm not sure when they decided but I think I was only told a month or two before filming."
How did you feel?
"Oh, so thrilled! I was always hoping I would be brought back in some way so it was a brilliant feeling."
How is it possible? The Master storyline felt like it was all wrapped up.
"I know but then that's the beauty of Doctor Who, isn't it? The whole regeneration idea and all these twisty sci-fi rules. Anything can happen in sci-fi!"
The last we saw, The Master's ring was being collected from his ashes. Can we assume you were picking up his ring?
"It wasn't me! You're going to have to keep watching to find out who it was!"
Lucy shot The Master, which led to his apparent death. What's her relationship with him like this time?
"Not good. She's been incarcerated since, as a punishment for the shooting, so she has a lot of time to reflect on how bad it all got. She's a little bit of a reformed character."
Where was she incarcerated?
"I'm not 100% sure to be honest. She's been incarcerated in a really epic castle dungeon-style prison which we actually shot in a medieval castle in Wales - it was freezing! I'm not quite sure who incarcerates her but there's a governor of the prison - a new governor... that's as much as I can tell you."
When she's let out is she angry or has she found peace?
"She's actually not necessarily let out! She's quite an angry person, I would say."
Does she have a bigger role in the story this time around?
"No, not really. I would say a similar kind of significance to the last one. It's definitely more The Master's story."
John Simm's changed his hair. Do you prefer him as a blond?
"That smacks of 1992 grunge, so no I don't!"
There's some great guest stars in the specials, like June Whitfield and Bernard Cribbins. Did you get to act with them?
"No, I didn't. Because I've been incarcerated, my scenes were more with John and a few of the other actors. There were a lot of actors there I didn't get to work with."
Everyone wants to know what happens - what was the security like on set?
"So top secret it was unbelievable! We weren't even given the last few pages of the episode. Anyone who was in them obviously had them but everyone else wasn't allowed to know how it culminated. When you auditioned - not that this was an audition - you were only sent your own scenes so it's very, very secretive."
Is that frustrating?
"I like it actually. When you read a script it's totally different to when you see it, especially with some sci-fi stuff. I really love being surprised when I watch it. It is a bit frustrating but it's probably best for interviews because actors can give things away when they don't mean to, so it's probably a really good idea - Russell knows actors too well!"
Before you got the part were you a big fan of the show?
"I was. I missed all the original Doctor Who because I was too young but I was aware of it and I was quite excited when I heard it was being brought back - partly because I was a big Russell T Davies fan actually. I was really excited, yeah."
What's your opinion on David leaving and the new regime?
"David is definitely my favourite Doctor but I think that Matt will be brilliant. The whole point of Doctor Who is that lots of different actors play him so it's totally fitting and appropriate. It was time for a new Doctor, wasn't it?"
Finally, are you done with the show or might you come back?
"You know what? I have no idea! I would say anything is possible but I don't know the new team. I don't know how many characters they're resurrecting from the new series - probably not that many - so I don't know."
'The End Of Time' airs Christmas Day and New Year's Day on BBC One. US viewers can watch the two-part special on December 26 and January 2 on BBC America.
Who do you think collected The Master's ring? And how do you think he comes back? Add your comments to this entry below!
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emmyb norway, on December 16th, 2009
i thort it was the Rani coz shes evil the Master is evil perfect match from a DW, DT, DS, TW, SJA fan called emmyb
i thort it was the Rani coz shes evil the Master is evil perfect match from a DW, DT, DS, TW, SJA fan called emmyb
Cy Bones, Kent UK, on December 16th, 2009
Whitmore75 - didn't the hand that picked the ring up have long painted nails?
Whitmore75 - didn't the hand that picked the ring up have long painted nails?
Dalen Rune & Notre Dame Indiana America, on December 16th, 2009
Wednesday, 14th of December, 25997 Mayan Common Era @ 8:10 UTC Allo?? I don;t think he really died. I think he faked his death (Romana II did once) and hid in his ring by way of "Time Lord science". Thank you. Calling dibs on the centre of The Tardis's couch (From The Peter Cushing movies??), Allons-y!!
Wednesday, 14th of December, 25997 Mayan Common Era @ 8:10 UTC Allo?? I don;t think he really died. I think he faked his death (Romana II did once) and hid in his ring by way of "Time Lord science". Thank you. Calling dibs on the centre of The Tardis's couch (From The Peter Cushing movies??), Allons-y!!
Ravi lal kadel uae, on December 16th, 2009
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Ellen,London, on December 15th, 2009
im glad they have brought Lucy back but i was shocked wen i read that it wasnt lucy who picked up the ring the Master will knock 4 times i mean who else colud it be that knocks 4 times cause the drums beat 4 times
im glad they have brought Lucy back but i was shocked wen i read that it wasnt lucy who picked up the ring the Master will knock 4 times i mean who else colud it be that knocks 4 times cause the drums beat 4 times
Whitmore75, on December 15th, 2009
The Doctor picked up the Master's ring at the end of S3. Why do I think this? If you think back to the Doctor's reaction when the Master refused to regenerate he was upset and angry that the Master refused. He didn't want to be the only Time Lord in existance so he picked it up as a keep sake.
The Doctor picked up the Master's ring at the end of S3. Why do I think this? If you think back to the Doctor's reaction when the Master refused to regenerate he was upset and angry that the Master refused. He didn't want to be the only Time Lord in existance so he picked it up as a keep sake.
Caroline, London, on December 15th, 2009
Good interview. I loved Alexandra Moen in series 3: brilliant performance, doing so much with very few lines.
Good interview. I loved Alexandra Moen in series 3: brilliant performance, doing so much with very few lines.
Adam, Northampton, on December 14th, 2009
Ok no bad jokes this time. The Rani is to obvious just as he will knock 4 times is. I think she is just plain old Lucy Saxon and the knocking well all you die hards out there think logopolis. Proberly totaly wrong but its an interesting thought.
Ok no bad jokes this time. The Rani is to obvious just as he will knock 4 times is. I think she is just plain old Lucy Saxon and the knocking well all you die hards out there think logopolis. Proberly totaly wrong but its an interesting thought.
jordan power mansfield, on December 14th, 2009
THE RANI
THE RANI
Basil, Cheshire, on December 14th, 2009
Hmm, Donna, very interesting. Thom - I don't think the Master loved her at all. He was beating her up after all - the Master is a wife beater!
Hmm, Donna, very interesting. Thom - I don't think the Master loved her at all. He was beating her up after all - the Master is a wife beater!
Emma, Cardiff, on December 14th, 2009
Abigail in NYC- do you mean the big teal oval ring, on her middle finger of her right hand?? I don't think it is the same ring, didn't the Master's ring have a grey detailing sort of thing on it? I really can't wait until David's final episodes..although at the same time, I don't want it to happen. I'll be a sobbing wreck again, like I was with Donna last year (I also agree with Paul, I thought Donna was the best companion). Also, am I alone in thinking John Simm is gorgeous with blonde hair?? =D
Abigail in NYC- do you mean the big teal oval ring, on her middle finger of her right hand?? I don't think it is the same ring, didn't the Master's ring have a grey detailing sort of thing on it? I really can't wait until David's final episodes..although at the same time, I don't want it to happen. I'll be a sobbing wreck again, like I was with Donna last year (I also agree with Paul, I thought Donna was the best companion). Also, am I alone in thinking John Simm is gorgeous with blonde hair?? =D
Abigail from NYC, on December 14th, 2009
I believe it was Donna who picked up the ring; there were a number of occasions at the end of her run when you saw her wearing a large ring - and then you saw the camera focus in on it as it flashed. Doctor/Donna connection perhaps? Whatever, I will be so sad to see The Tenth Doctor go...he was wonderful. Best of luck to Mr. Tennant, and I cannot wait for him to hit the screens here in the U.S. Long Live Rex!
I believe it was Donna who picked up the ring; there were a number of occasions at the end of her run when you saw her wearing a large ring - and then you saw the camera focus in on it as it flashed. Doctor/Donna connection perhaps? Whatever, I will be so sad to see The Tenth Doctor go...he was wonderful. Best of luck to Mr. Tennant, and I cannot wait for him to hit the screens here in the U.S. Long Live Rex!
Thom, Wellingborough, on December 14th, 2009
RTD "joked" in the podcast of that episode that i was the hand of the Rani that picked it up. Maybe he wasn't joking. I think the Master loved Lucy a lot, he was her companion, just like the Doctor had Rose, Donna etc. For all we know he could have told Lucy to kill him if the Doctor took control. What Iwant to know is that if the Master has come back to life, why hasn't he regenerated into a different body? Maybe that's why he has that freaky unstabalized skull effect in the trailer. Can't wait to find it all out!!!
RTD "joked" in the podcast of that episode that i was the hand of the Rani that picked it up. Maybe he wasn't joking. I think the Master loved Lucy a lot, he was her companion, just like the Doctor had Rose, Donna etc. For all we know he could have told Lucy to kill him if the Doctor took control. What Iwant to know is that if the Master has come back to life, why hasn't he regenerated into a different body? Maybe that's why he has that freaky unstabalized skull effect in the trailer. Can't wait to find it all out!!!
adam northampton, on December 14th, 2009
TIME will tell do you see what I did there?
TIME will tell do you see what I did there?
AndyR Quedgeley, on December 14th, 2009
I think that it was Donna, and that Donna's story has not been fully told, and I agree with Paul, she was an absolutely superb companion, the best in my humble opinion
I think that it was Donna, and that Donna's story has not been fully told, and I agree with Paul, she was an absolutely superb companion, the best in my humble opinion
AndyR Quedgeley, on December 14th, 2009
Wow Katie of London, please don't hold back, please say what you mean. Of course there are many of us that don't agree with you, but I absolutely support your right to spout forth your opinion, be it vitriolic or not.
Wow Katie of London, please don't hold back, please say what you mean. Of course there are many of us that don't agree with you, but I absolutely support your right to spout forth your opinion, be it vitriolic or not.
Paul, Glenrothes, on December 14th, 2009
I still think it was Donna. I don't know how to explain it, but at the end of Donna's "last" episode after her memory was wiped her ring glimmered and it's too interesting to be ignored I think. I want Donna back full time! She was the best companion IMO.
I still think it was Donna. I don't know how to explain it, but at the end of Donna's "last" episode after her memory was wiped her ring glimmered and it's too interesting to be ignored I think. I want Donna back full time! She was the best companion IMO.
Alex, Essex, on December 14th, 2009
This interview was wicked to read but it has thrown up some new questions which no doubt will be answered in the specials but I wonder , If David Tennant will be returning some years down the line , as he give a possible hint on the internet sometime ago. Interesting to find out all these answers.
This interview was wicked to read but it has thrown up some new questions which no doubt will be answered in the specials but I wonder , If David Tennant will be returning some years down the line , as he give a possible hint on the internet sometime ago. Interesting to find out all these answers.
Katie, London, on December 14th, 2009
UGH nooooooooo she is one of the WORST actresses I've ever had to endure on television and the point of her role in this is? The Master would sure just laser her to death, probably very slowly, then continue with his naughty plans. Lucy meant nothing so why she's back (or why if she had to be back they couldn't have found someone with even an ounce of acting ability. Maybe a shoe? A discarded sweet wrapper? Someone from Hollyoaks?)
UGH nooooooooo she is one of the WORST actresses I've ever had to endure on television and the point of her role in this is? The Master would sure just laser her to death, probably very slowly, then continue with his naughty plans. Lucy meant nothing so why she's back (or why if she had to be back they couldn't have found someone with even an ounce of acting ability. Maybe a shoe? A discarded sweet wrapper? Someone from Hollyoaks?)
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Cy bones......aaaahhhhh.......s**t. Erm....yes you may be right. I haven't watched series 3 for a while. But yes, I think it may have been red too? Well that's my theory shot to pieces!!