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Eve of the Daleks<\/em> airs tomorrow (1st January 2022), but we still don’t know a great deal about it — which is probably for the best, lest we indulge too greatly in spoilers. Nonetheless, we know there’s a time loop, and a very tight cast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One such cast member is Adjani Salmon, who plays Nick. So what was it like for him filming Eve of the Daleks<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can audiences expect from Eve Of The Daleks<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s about a shy and lovestruck character who is trying to build up the courage to profess his feelings for Sarah (Aisling Bea), and that gets interrupted by Daleks! They end up in a time loop where he has to do so before time runs out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How was it working with Jodie, John, and Mandip? Did you and Aisling immediately slot into the dynamic?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It felt like we were welcomed into a family. It felt like I was invited to someone\u2019s family barbecue – everyone is welcoming and offering food and wants to show you what\u2019s happening! Immediately before I even met Jodie and the rest of the cast, Jodie reached out and asked for my number to say she was glad I was coming on the show so before I even met her I was already welcomed by her. It was good fun and we had loads of great chats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We heard there was a music video being created on set?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes – Aisling, Mandip and Jodie decided they were the new Girls Aloud and I was the cameraman!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This episode is all about time loops; if you had to repeat any day from your own life on a loop what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a time I went to a friend\u2019s birthday at Dunn\u2019s River Falls \u2013 which is a waterfall that falls into the sea. It was waterfalls, beach, rum, music and friends \u2013 that would be the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would Nick\u2019s New Year\u2019s resolution be?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all that he\u2019s been through, I think his New Year\u2019s resolution would be to be brave to pursue whatever he wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How was it working with the Daleks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The actors (in the Daleks) are so great \u2013 I didn\u2019t even know actors were in there! There are so many things that you don\u2019t know about Doctor Who<\/em> until you\u2019re doing it. Nick (Briggs) who actually speaks, speaks live and you hear him live as well — the first take we did I think was when the Daleks come and I react to them and when he spoke I couldn\u2019t believe it \u2013 that was a real reaction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any New Year\u2019s Day traditions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Year\u2019s Eve is normally partying with friends and family. The day is very much about reflecting on the past year and setting goals that you want to achieve throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was your biggest surprise filming Doctor Who<\/em>, apart from actors being inside the Daleks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing I took away is how much easier it is when you have a solid team. The entire Doctor Who<\/em> clique is like a family and a unit. It feels like a family working together and when we were in high pressure environment it was still this synergy of everyone working and moving and getting it done. As a filmmaker I\u2019m watching it thinking \u201cI want this energy when I\u2019m on set!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eve of the Daleks<\/em> screens at 7pm on BBC1 on New Year’s Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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