Doctor Who BTS - History of Sonic Screwdriver Props

[@TheEnderman917]

I watched this video and I was like "Finally! Someone else who's interested in the extremely slow and gradual evolution of TV and movie props for some reason!"

[@theironpone035]

The fact that the very first screwdriver was lost down a drain hole and they just said "Screw it, use the jacket whistle end piece." honestly feels like something the Doctor would do in the show.

[@DanBen07]

2:34 Technically they didn't introduce the fact he had 2 hearts until the third doctor Spearhead from Space previously he had been shown to have one heart.

[@Lumibear.]

Oh more please! I was enjoying that.

[@stlsciencecenter]

You're in luck - we do have more! :) You can see the full video/presentation on our channel (split up in short clips) or all-together, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGarfXSAa9qlfqMsi=nnbtmrl20Eo_Ow09

[@Lumibear.]

@@stlsciencecenter brilliant! 🤩

[@Bingbongles9million]

@@Lumibear.so glad I checked the comments

[@Limes_not_Lemons]

The Eccleston/Tennant sonic's evolution is absolutely fascinating. It's also the only one I've got a metal rendition of, it's a remarkably solid little thing, probably a smidge over designed however it's a gorgeous piece of kit that is exactly what I picture when someone says "sonic screwdriver"

[@Alexthemax-xs7qz]

"we ware on smoke that day naming these things" yep best who video

[@ameliawade78]

What a throughly enjoyable and informative video. I consider myself to be decently knowledgeable about both the old and the new show, but I had no idea about the life jacket whistle or the thunderbirds prop. Amazing stuff!

[@calebdonnell2633]

What about the rest. Is there a continuation?

[@hellsw0rth]

I really enjoyed this. There’s so much I didn’t t know. Thank you so much!

[@stlsciencecenter]

Thanks for watching! You can see the full video/presentation on our channel (split up in short clips) or all-together, if you're interested in more, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGarfXSAa9qlfqMsi=nnbtmrl20Eo_Ow09

[@brandont1639]

I'm sad he didn't mention Matt Smith and forward :(

[@newsbender]

That entire period onwards is best stricken from the record.

[@MrVIPGuest]

​@@newsbenderI will not accept any Capaldi era slander

[@LouieHodgson-sg4nu]

Well you can find a lot of information of that sort on the rubbertoe replicas page

[@b3ans4eva]

I heard that the Sonic used in Tennants time was actually the toy because the original prop was unreliable.

[@jordanreed3675]

I know that they used the toy of the 11th doctor’s sonic as a stunt prop in the rings of ahkaten

[@ScarecrowProps]

They had stunt versions made using the prototype toy, but there was never a point where the toy was used as the hero prop in the early seasons. The 9th CO toy does appear briefly in the sonic pen pot in series 10 tho. In Matt Smith and Capaldi’s eras they did use the toy for some scenes, cutting to the hero metal version for close ups. The main reason being the released 9/10 toy screwdriver is oversized, so you can’t really get away with seamlessly swapping them out as it’s noticeable.

[@MikeTysonfan-b9o]

​@@ScarecrowPropspretty sure that wasnt the toy in season ten pot , it was a proper replica

[@ScarecrowProps]

@@MikeTysonfan-b9o if you look again, as I said, the 9th Doctor CO toy sonic can be seen on the right side of the pot in between a “sixteen/12” 4th sonic replica, and a CO 4th sonic toy. You are correct however that there is a proper MFX 10th Doctor replica on the other side of the CO 4th toy, in the middle of the pot next to the CO 3rd sonic toy.

[@MikeTysonfan-b9o]

@@ScarecrowProps I'm not sure , but I can't find any information online to confirm it's a character options toy have you got a source? Even that highly detailed PDF off rubbertoes sight doesn't mention it.

[@ryanmassey1441]

Where were these kinds of demonstrations when I used to go to the center as a kid.

[@LouieHodgson-sg4nu]

I wish he spoke about the grey aztec

[@akshaytrayner1960]

Really in depth

[@stlsciencecenter]

Thanks! You can see the full video/presentation on our channel (split up in short clips) or all-together, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGarfXSAa9qlfqMsi=nnbtmrl20Eo_Ow09

[@swiftbird4846]

Absolutely marvellous. I feel as though I have learnt a great deal.

[@TimelordTechnologyOfficial]

Awesome video, very informative!👏

[@stlsciencecenter]

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[@joed2918]

I always wondered why the sonic screwdriver for the 8th included in the 11 doctors set was all silver instead of gold and red

[@kerryjohnston7580]

Really informative and cool video!

[@stlsciencecenter]

Thanks! You can see the full video/presentation on our channel (split up in short clips) or all-together, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGarfXSAa9qlfqMsi=nnbtmrl20Eo_Ow09

[@kerryjohnston7580]

@@stlsciencecenter you’re welcome! I’ll go check that link out now!

[@snallygaster5]

I wish he had mentioned Romana's from Nimon

[@ScarecrowProps]

Don’t you worry, I’ve got you covered! Here’s a video I did all about the Romana prop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqtiouhbZeejq8si=B9aMV1Y_dvwY0okd

[@Mr.B.39]

Great stuff James! 😊

[@stlsciencecenter]

Agreed!

[@Quirderph]

What about the Tennant screwdriver in The Day of the Doctor?

[@paulashe61]

Video was reused. The sonic was dropped into the foam. It was an ordinary pen torch.

[@junior1138]

I seem to remember Baker referring to it as a “thasic?”

[@davidmckirdy4063]

I like the classic 3rd-5th drs sonic screwdriver I owned several of those type .it looks like a tool but not keen on the new ones

[@undercomposition]

You're telling me you don't like the new one that looks like a makeup compact case for Barbie?

[@liamtaylor849]

2:50 Where it gets consistent identity? Tell that to Ncutis sonic shoedriver

[@themightybob]

Basically all the classic ones were lost, thats why they changed them😆

[@paulashe61]

Sonic screwdriver is used by RTD as a magic wand

[@TishArtMaS]

So Nic Hey 🎶💦🎶