The prequel to Let's Kill Hitler was the fourth prequel produced by the BBC for the sixth series of Doctor Who.
Summary
Amy leaves a message on the TARDIS' answering machine. She speaks about her baby and what to do when he finds her. She knows that her baby will become River Song, but still wants to raise her. She is living in the hope that the Eleventh Doctor will find Melody. She doesn't know if the Doctor is listening to her and is leaving a message, hoping he will listen to it. The Doctor is shown to be off to the side, silently listening to her message.
Cast
- The Doctor - Matt Smith
- Amy Pond - Karen Gillan (voice only)
References
- Amy thinks it's possible the Doctor might think she's invisible. The Doctor has met several invisible species, the most recent of which that we have seen is the Krafayis. (TV: Vincent and the Doctor)
- Amy mentions a "space bubble" as something in which she is not trapped. Previously she has seen Gravity bubbles and a Space loop.
Story notes
- This is a prologue to TV: Let's Kill Hitler.
- This mini-episode bridges A Good Man Goes to War and Let's Kill Hitler.
- This prequel is the first to feature the Doctor, a companion or the TARDIS. Earlier prequels featured guest characters and aliens from the respective episode.
Continuity
- Melody Pond was abducted by Madame Kovarian and was revealed to be River Song in TV: A Good Man Goes to War. The Doctor also chose to leave Amy and Rory behind to keep them safe.
