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Summary
Doctor Whoseason 14 , episode 2,“The Devil ’s Chord " features a fictionalize version of The Beatles , and while it seems like a perfect opportunity to showcase some of the ring ’s greatest call , the installment does n’t feature a single one . Interestingly , there are performances by The Beatles in " The Devil ’s Chord , " but neither instance contains an authentic Sung dynasty from the Fab Four . Instead , the compositions have been penned specifically for the episode to give the dependable presence of the Modern improver to the list ofhistorical figures met by the Doctor in the show ’s modern era .
The actors playing The Beatles in " The Devil ’s Chord " do n’t seem very much , butDoctor Who ’s take on John Lennon and Paul McCartney are pivotal to saving the daylight , using their melodious prowess to finish what the Doctor originate and unknowingly banish Maestro . However , none of the iconic Beatles tonal pattern make an show at any point , and while it makes sense for a while , the quirkiness hurts the episode right at the ending . While it ’s still a strong installment during the early microscope stage ofDoctor Whoseason 14 , it ’s a shame the Liverpool four - art object never got the chance to polish .
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Doctor Who Couldn’t Use The Beatles' Music Due To Licensing Fees
Beatles songs are notoriously expensive to use in TV shows
The Beatles ' discography is owned by Sony , who famously buck a great heap of money for the band ’s music to appear in picture show and TV shows . The hefty toll tatter attached to the use of the compositions means that most production choose not to use them at all . speak withEmpire , Doctor Whoshowrunner Rusell T Davies stated that this issue is what root on the story behind " The Devil ’s Chord " in the first plaza .
" I knew directly you may never play Beatles vocal on screen because the right of first publication is too expensive . So I ’m thinking , ‘ How would you do a Beatles instalment without Beatles medicine ? ’ And that becomes the full secret plan . That ’s where the idea came from – copyright law of nature ! "
alternatively of anything recognisable as a Beatles track , Doctor Whoviewers are leave with an intentionally inadequate Beatles - esque songthat declares the dear of a click named Fred . The band ’s part in the sequence ’s completion number is much more energetic , but it has still not been learn from the Beatles ' true catalog of songs . So , the whole episode decease by without a genuine song from John , Paul , George , and Ringo .
The Lack Of Beatles Songs In “The Devil’s Chord” Is A Little Jarring
Maestro’s defeat should have allowed The Beatles to play at least one real song
The Beatles lacking any of their hit in the episode ab initio makes thoroughgoing sensedue to Maestro ’s alterations to the timeline . However , during the big musical number in the finale , it on the spur of the moment becomes uncomfortably obvious that real - world right of first publication jurisprudence are still at play . The elaborately choreograph chronological succession is likely because of Maestro ’s lingering world after their proscription , and it would have been a rewarding import for said field to restore at least one material Beatles song . Unfortunately , like so many other shows before it , Doctor Whowas unable to make it happen .
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The latest Doctor Who series introduces the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by new companion Ruby Sunday.
" Space Babies " & " The Devil ’s Chord "
May 10
" Boom "
May 17
" 73 Yards "
May 24
" Dot & Bubble "
May 31
" Rogue "
June 7
" The Legend of Ruby Sunday "
June 14
" Empire of end "
June 21
Source : Empire
The previous Doctor Who serial introduces the Fifteenth Doctor , joined by new fellow traveler Ruby Sunday .
