Two big, high-profile productions featuring Doctor Who screened in the last few days, proving that even though it’s severely tarnished, Doctor Who is still a show that deserves the spotlight. And good writers. And respect.
Destination: Glasgow 2026! Can Sir Chris Hoy and comedian Greg McHugh get their majesties, the King and Queen, left, to the Commonwealth Games in time (and space)?
Watch how the TARDIS helped to kick off the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 23rd July 2026!
Oh, and as a bonus, we got the wonderful Sylvester McCoy back in the familiar Seventh Doctor outfit, looking for his stolen TARDIS. That made the whole thing worthwhile.
Watch the Commonwealth sketch:
Next up, given that Doctor Who is currently on life support and out for tender (which the BBC say they really want to win… but isn’t it their show? Anyways), it’s been fun to see it feature so prominently in two productions.
The first, above, and the second a desperate attempt by the BBC to get people to keep buying TV Licenses by asking ‘What Has The BBC Done For Me?’ which screened during the World Cup Final. You can see the full list of guest stars in the clip here.
Anyway, the Daleks pop up around 3:45.
Watch What Has The BBC Done For Me?:
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