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|image = Welcome to the | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image = Welcome to the TARDIS….jpg | |||
|main character = [[Dan Lewis]] | |main character = [[Dan Lewis]] | ||
|setting = [[Liverpool]], [[England]], early [[2021]] | |setting = [[Liverpool]], [[England]], early [[2021]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = 1 January 2021 | ||
|network = | |network = BBC One | ||
|genre = Science fiction | |||
|format = 1×25 second television story | |format = 1×25 second television story | ||
|fullvid = Welcome to the | |fullvid = Welcome to the TARDIS... ✨ Introducing John Bishop as ‘Dan’ 💙 💙 @Doctor Who - BBC | ||
|series = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |series = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|prev = Revolution of the Daleks (TV story) | |prev = Revolution of the Daleks (TV story) | ||
|next = The | |next = The Flux is Coming... (TV story) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Welcome to the TARDIS…''''' was a televised [[mini-episode|minisode]] that teased the introduction of [[Dan Lewis]] and his future meeting of the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]. It was broadcast immediately after ''[[Revolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Revolution of the Daleks]]''. | |||
'''''Welcome to the | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
In a suburban area of [[Liverpool]], [[Dan Lewis]]' [[Dan Lewis' friend|friend]] reads Dan his [[horoscope]], telling him that "[[Aries]], surprises lie in store [[2021|this year]], the colour [[blue]] will be important, and the letter [[D]]. Your [[lucky number]] is [[13 (number)|thirteen]], be prepared for action, and what ever hurdles come your way, just remember, it's not the end of the | In a suburban area of [[Liverpool]], [[Dan Lewis]]'s [[Dan Lewis's friend|friend]] reads Dan his [[horoscope]], telling him that "[[Aries]], surprises lie in store [[2021|this year]], the colour [[blue]] will be important, and the letter [[D]]. Your [[lucky number]] is [[13 (number)|thirteen]], be prepared for action, and what ever hurdles come your way, just remember, it's not the [[The Flux|end of the world]]". As his friend finishes, Dan closes his [[Dan Lewis's Ford Transit|van]], turns, and smiles. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Dan Lewis]] - [[John Bishop]] | * [[Dan Lewis]] - [[John Bishop]] | ||
* [[Dan Lewis' friend]] - [[Craige Els]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211031215518/http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2021/01/doctor-who-series-13-john-bishop-joins.html Doctor Who - Series 13: John Bishop Joins Cast via the Wayback Machine]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/waringmckenna/status/1345353305044758529?lang=en Twitter]</ref> | * [[Dan Lewis's friend]] - [[Craige Els]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211031215518/http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2021/01/doctor-who-series-13-john-bishop-joins.html Doctor Who - Series 13: John Bishop Joins Cast via the Wayback Machine]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/waringmckenna/status/1345353305044758529?lang=en Twitter]</ref> | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Dan puts a [[tool bag]] into his van. | * Dan puts a [[tool bag]] into his van. | ||
* Dan's van is a [[Ford Transit]] 1280. | * Dan's van is a [[Ford Transit]] 1280. | ||
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[[File:Liverpool Skyline.jpg|thumb|right|[[River Mersey]]]] | [[File:Liverpool Skyline.jpg|thumb|right|[[River Mersey]]]] | ||
* Dan's horoscope heavily foreshadows the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] and the adventures to come. | * Dan's horoscope heavily foreshadows the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] and the adventures to come. | ||
* When Dan turns around a few brief closeups of Dan from | * When Dan turns around a few brief closeups of Dan from ''[[The Halloween Apocalypse (TV story)|The Halloween Apocalypse]]'' are shown. | ||
* Dan's friend is played by [[Craige Els]], who also played [[Karvanista]] in Dan's [[ | * Dan's friend is played by [[Craige Els]], who also played [[Karvanista]] in Dan's [[Series 13 (Doctor Who 2005)|first full series]]. | ||
Although not made explicit in ''Welcome to the | ** According to Els, the colours of his character's shirt is intentionally the same as Karvanista's battle armour.<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-flux-karvanista-easter-egg-exclusive-newsupdate/</ref> | ||
* Although not made explicit in ''Welcome to the TARDIS…'', the [[River Mersey]] is Liverpool's main river which runs along Liverpool's waterfront, including [[Pier Head]]. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:57, 10 May 2024
Welcome to the TARDIS… was a televised minisode that teased the introduction of Dan Lewis and his future meeting of the Thirteenth Doctor. It was broadcast immediately after Revolution of the Daleks.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz are set to welcome a new face to the TARDIS later this year as actor and comedian John Bishop as Dan.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
In a suburban area of Liverpool, Dan Lewis's friend reads Dan his horoscope, telling him that "Aries, surprises lie in store this year, the colour blue will be important, and the letter D. Your lucky number is thirteen, be prepared for action, and what ever hurdles come your way, just remember, it's not the end of the world". As his friend finishes, Dan closes his van, turns, and smiles.
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Dan puts a tool bag into his van.
- Dan's van is a Ford Transit 1280.
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Dan's horoscope heavily foreshadows the Thirteenth Doctor and the adventures to come.
- When Dan turns around a few brief closeups of Dan from The Halloween Apocalypse are shown.
- Dan's friend is played by Craige Els, who also played Karvanista in Dan's first full series.
- According to Els, the colours of his character's shirt is intentionally the same as Karvanista's battle armour.[3]
- Although not made explicit in Welcome to the TARDIS…, the River Mersey is Liverpool's main river which runs along Liverpool's waterfront, including Pier Head.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Liverpool resident Dan Lewis is told that the number 13 and the colour blue will be important for his near future. (TV: The Halloween Apocalypse)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Welcome to the TARDIS... page on the Doctor Who website
