Why the Doctor Who art department created a custom banknote for a single scene
In short: For the 2006 Doctor Who Christmas special, the art department went beyond standard prop requirements to create a unique banknote. This video explores the story behind this prop and its place in the British Museum's collection.
In the 2006 episode 'The Runaway Bride,' the production required a significant amount of cash to erupt from a machine. Rather than producing simple, one-sided props, the Doctor Who art department crafted a detailed, custom banknote. This object later became the subject of a 2020 British Museum Curator's Corner special, where curator Henry Flynn discussed its significance.
The video highlights how the museum's production team approached the presentation of this Christmas object, moving beyond a standard interview format to showcase the prop's unique history.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: A Doctor Who Christmas Special Bank Note with David Tennant (on it) | Curator's Corner S6 Ep3
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