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A '''Centenary Special''' was a special episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' that was commissioned to celebrate the [[Anniversary|100th anniversary]] of the [[BBC]]. The first and currently only Centenary Special was ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'', which aired as part of the [[BBC 100]] celebrations on [[23 October (releases)|23 October]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]]. It was written by then-[[showrunner]] [[Chris Chibnall]] as the final story for [[Jodie Whittaker]] as the [[Thirteenth Doctor]], and featured alongside other shows airing as part of the centenary event. | |||
''[[The Weeping Angels of Mons (comic story)|The Weeping Angels of Mons]]'' was published in 2014-2015 during the centenary commemorations of [[World War I]]. The comic story featured the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Weeping Angel]]s during said war. | |||
== Other milestones == | |||
While not strictly Centenary Specials, ''Doctor Who'' has celebrated [[100 (number)|100th]] milestones before. | |||
Broadcast on [[ | ''[[The Stones of Blood (TV story)|The Stones of Blood]]'', broadcast between [[28 October (releases)|28 October]] and [[18 November (releases)|18 November]] [[1978 (releases)|1978]], happened to be the 100th televised ''Doctor Who'' story. To commemorate this, [[Anthony Read]] asked [[David Fisher (writer)|David Fisher]] to write a new scene (expanded by [[Darrol Blake]]) featuring [[Romana I|Romana]] and [[K9 Mark II|K9]] surprising the [[Fourth Doctor]] with a [[birthday cake]] (and a new identical [[The Doctor's scarf|scarf]]), celebrating his 751st [[birthday]]. However, producer [[Graham Williams]] vetoed this idea as being too self-indulgent, and the scene was never shot. Blake had already ordered a cake, and this was eaten by the cast and crew. | ||
Broadcast on [[17 October (releases)|17 October]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]], ''[[The Girl Who Died (TV story)|The Girl Who Died]]'' was the 100th story of the [[BBC Wales]] era of ''Doctor Who''. <!-- The 1996 movie is story #156; TGWD is story #256, making it story #100 of NuWho --> | |||
=== Non-televised examples === | |||
==== ''Doctor Who Magazine'' ==== | |||
The [[DWM 100|100th issue]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' was released on [[4 April (releases)|4 April]] [[1985 (releases)|1985]]. The second chapter of ''[[War-Game (comic story)|War-Game]]'', published in [[DWM 101]], was the 100th individual comic strip released. | |||
''[[The Fallen (comic story)|The Fallen]]'', published across [[DWM 273]]-[[DWM 276]], was the magazine's 100th overall comic story. | |||
==== ''Doctor Who Adventures'' ==== | |||
The [[DWA 100|100th issue]] of ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'' was released on [[29 January (releases)|29 January]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]]. | |||
The issue also contained its 100th individual comic strip, ''[[The Parrian Proposal (comic story)|The Parrian Proposal]]''. Its 100th overall comic story, ''[[Skydive! (comic story)|Skydive!]]'', was published in [[DWA 140]]. | |||
==== Other publications ==== | |||
''[[Radio Times]]'' celebrated its 100th anniversary in [[RT 5173|their 5173rd issue]], published on [[19 September (releases)|19 September]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]. ''Doctor Who'' played a small but valued part in the occasion, appearing amongst their list of 100 greatest television shows, and being incorporated into its picture quiz. | |||
== List of Centenary Specials == | == List of Centenary Specials == | ||
* ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'' ([[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|series 13]]) | * ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'' ([[Series 13 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 13]]) | ||
=== | === Other milestones === | ||
* ''[[The Stones of Blood (TV story)|The Stones of Blood]]'' ([[season 16]]) | * ''[[The Stones of Blood (TV story)|The Stones of Blood]]'' ([[Season 16 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 16]]; 100th classic era episode) | ||
* ''[[The Girl Who Died (TV story)|The Girl Who Died]]'' ([[Series 9 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 9]]; 100th [[BBC Wales]] era episode) | |||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:54, 25 April 2024
A Centenary Special was a special episode of Doctor Who that was commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the BBC. The first and currently only Centenary Special was The Power of the Doctor, which aired as part of the BBC 100 celebrations on 23 October 2022. It was written by then-showrunner Chris Chibnall as the final story for Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, and featured alongside other shows airing as part of the centenary event.
The Weeping Angels of Mons was published in 2014-2015 during the centenary commemorations of World War I. The comic story featured the Tenth Doctor and Weeping Angels during said war.
Other milestones[[edit] | [edit source]]
While not strictly Centenary Specials, Doctor Who has celebrated 100th milestones before.
The Stones of Blood, broadcast between 28 October and 18 November 1978, happened to be the 100th televised Doctor Who story. To commemorate this, Anthony Read asked David Fisher to write a new scene (expanded by Darrol Blake) featuring Romana and K9 surprising the Fourth Doctor with a birthday cake (and a new identical scarf), celebrating his 751st birthday. However, producer Graham Williams vetoed this idea as being too self-indulgent, and the scene was never shot. Blake had already ordered a cake, and this was eaten by the cast and crew.
Broadcast on 17 October 2015, The Girl Who Died was the 100th story of the BBC Wales era of Doctor Who.
Non-televised examples[[edit] | [edit source]]
Doctor Who Magazine[[edit] | [edit source]]
The 100th issue of Doctor Who Magazine was released on 4 April 1985. The second chapter of War-Game, published in DWM 101, was the 100th individual comic strip released.
The Fallen, published across DWM 273-DWM 276, was the magazine's 100th overall comic story.
Doctor Who Adventures[[edit] | [edit source]]
The 100th issue of Doctor Who Adventures was released on 29 January 2009.
The issue also contained its 100th individual comic strip, The Parrian Proposal. Its 100th overall comic story, Skydive!, was published in DWA 140.
Other publications[[edit] | [edit source]]
Radio Times celebrated its 100th anniversary in their 5173rd issue, published on 19 September 2023. Doctor Who played a small but valued part in the occasion, appearing amongst their list of 100 greatest television shows, and being incorporated into its picture quiz.
List of Centenary Specials[[edit] | [edit source]]
Other milestones[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Stones of Blood (season 16; 100th classic era episode)
- The Girl Who Died (series 9; 100th BBC Wales era episode)
