Doctor Who Series 9 Set Report Number 2

Special Agent Chamberlain 006 is back, and he has once again been out on the trail of the Doctor Who crew filming in and around Cardiff for Series 9. Last week Agent 006 caught up with them during filming in and around the grounds of Caerphilly Castle. Here is his pictorial report….

A new flag replaces the familiar Welsh dragon. Looks a little like the Royal Beast of Peladon. Alternately, someone mentioned it looks like the Sheriff's standard from Robot of Sherwood. (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — A new flag replaces the familiar Welsh dragon. Looks a little like the Royal Beast of Peladon. Alternately, someone mentioned it looks like the Sheriff’s standard from Robot of Sherwood.
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

The entrance to Caerphilly Castle, with added smoke effect. (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — The entrance to Caerphilly Castle, with added smoke effect.
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

Smoke on the water. (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — Smoke on the water.
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

Effects Guy 1 - “Did we do that?” Effects Guy 2 - “Just walk away quietly and nobody will notice.” (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — Effects Guy 1 – “Did we do that?”
Effects Guy 2 – “Just walk away quietly and nobody will notice.”
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

Ogri Eggs? (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — Ogri Eggs?
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

Peter Capaldi signing autographs for the fans. (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — Peter Capaldi signing autographs for the fans.
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

Guest Actor Daniel Hoffmann-Gill in costume. (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — Guest Actor Daniel Hoffmann-Gill in costume.
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

Setting up the camera rig for filming down the well. Possible set-up for later studio green-screen shot? (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — Setting up the camera rig for filming down the well. Possible set-up for later studio green-screen shot?
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

Our Agent is caught by the Doctor, so poses as an 'ordinary fan' to get an autograph. (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — Our Agent is caught by the Doctor, so poses as an ‘ordinary fan’ to get an autograph.
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

A special message from the Doctor to the Facebook Doctor Who Missing Episodes Discussion Group. (Photo by Tony Chamberlain) — A special message from the Doctor to the Facebook Doctor Who Missing Episodes Discussion Group.
(Photo by Tony Chamberlain)

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As ever we appreciate the efforts of Special Agent Chamberlain 006 in his ongoing mission to find and photograph the Doctor Who production crew going about their filming work. More reports as and when he files them.