2020: The Movie (TV story)

2020: The Movie
Doctor:	Thirteenth Doctor
Companion(s):	Yaz
Main setting:	UK hospital, Thursday, 2020
Release details
Premiere broadcast:	19 March 2021
Premiere network:	BBC One
Format:	4' sketch
Comic Relief sketches
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2020: The Movie was a comedy sketch originally shown during the 2021 Red Nose Day telethon on BBC One. It was presented in the format of a trailer for a made-up film about the struggles of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2021. It contained a short scene which featured Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill in (semi-)character as the Thirteenth Doctor and Yasmin Khan.

Synopsis

Starring Keira Knightley, Michael Sheen and KSI among many other special guests, prepare to see your favourite celebrities in the most unlikely roles!

After a year like no other, prepare for the biggest blockbuster movie NEVER made (yet) with 2020: The Movie. Part biopic, part disaster film, this new release turns movie stars into unlikely everyday British heroes.

Plot

The Thirteenth Doctor and Yasmin Khan are working in a hospital, when they suddenly hear clapping. The realises it is 8PM on a Thursday, meaning it could only be the clapping for carers. They also remember that it means bakeoff is about start, and that they needed to get a move on if they wanted to see it.

Cast

• Thirteenth Doctor - Jodie Whittaker
• "Another Doctor" - Mandip Gill

Crew

to be added

References

• The Doctor and Yaz are wearing face masks.
• The Doctor attempts to use her sonic screwdriver, before Yaz swipes it away.

Story notes

• This is the first Comic Relief sketch since 2013 to feature Doctor Who elements. Coincidentally, the previous sketch was also set in a hospital.