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}}'''''The Kidnappers''''' was a comedy sketch in which [[Peter Davison]] is kidnapped by an enthusiastic ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fan, broadcast as part of | }}'''''The Kidnappers''''' was a comedy sketch in which [[Peter Davison]] is kidnapped by an enthusiastic ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fan, broadcast as part of [[BBC Two]]'s ''[[Doctor Who Night (1999)|Doctor Who Night]]''. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
David enters what appears to be his shared bedroom with Mark, whom he promptly wakes | David enters what appears to be his shared bedroom with Mark, whom he promptly wakes, escorting someone who is bound, and has their head covered. He tells Mark he has something for him, and he enthusiastically tries to guess what it is. David gives Mark enough clues for him to work out that it is [[Peter Davison]], but tells him not to "shout his name like he's a thing." After declaring he had always had the idea to "hang outside his flat" and "bundle him into the boot of a car", David removes Davison's hood. | ||
Mark then asks | Mark starts to cry, prompting David to apologise to Peter. Mark then tries to ask Davison questions, to which David again tells him off, as "everybody asks about ''[[Doctor Who]]'', and that he should instead ask about his theatre work. When asking if he can sign some of his [[Target Books|Target novelisations]], Mark is yet again chided by David who states that this would be an imposition, and "he is a friend", and a "guest in this house". Throughout all of this, Davison looks on in horror, and is startled when David slaps his leg in apparent frustration. | ||
Eventually they settle on a compromise, and David takes several photographs of Mark and Davison instead. After they have taken "enough" photos, Mark asks if he can kiss Davison, which David agrees to. Mark then turns out the light, and removes Davison's gag. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* References to ''Doctor Who'' include: | |||
* A poster for ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks]] is seen in the background. | ** A poster for ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' is seen in the background. | ||
* Mark asks David if his surprise is the missing episodes to the serial ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]''. | ** Mark screams "[[Omega]]" when being woken by David. | ||
** Mark asks David if his surprise is the missing episodes to the serial ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]''. | |||
** Mark states that he hasn't cried "this much, since [[Adric]] [[Earthshock (TV story)|died]]." | |||
*Posters and memorabilia from other science fiction franchises can also be seen, including ''[[Star Trek (franchise)|Star Trek]]'', ''[[Star Wars]]'', ''Red Dwarf'', ''Men In Black'', ''Toy Story'', and ''Robocop''. | |||
*David lists Peter Davison's credits as ''Love for Lydia'', ''A Very Peculiar Practice'', ''[[All Creatures Great and Small]]'', as well as ''Doctor Who'', and writing the theme tune for ''Button Moon''. | |||
==Story Notes== | ==Story Notes== | ||
* Although David Walliams and Mark Gatiss are both fans of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', and use their own names for the characters they play, it is presumed that they are not portraying themselves. | * Although David Walliams and Mark Gatiss are both fans of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', and use their own names for the characters they play, it is presumed that they are not portraying themselves. | ||
* Peter Davison does not have any lines in this sketch, reacting only to David and Mark's discussion about him. | |||
==Home Video Releases== | ==Home Video Releases== | ||
''The | All three ''[[Doctor Who Night (1999)|Doctor Who Night]]'' sketches, along with ''[[The Corridor Sketch]]'' which stars [[Nicholas Briggs]], were released as a special feature on the ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'' disc of the [[DVD]] box-set, ''[[The Beginning]]''. | ||
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[[Category:Parodies and pastiches]] | [[Category:Parodies and pastiches]] | ||
Revision as of 16:10, 23 April 2013
The Kidnappers was a comedy sketch in which Peter Davison is kidnapped by an enthusiastic Doctor Who fan, broadcast as part of BBC Two's Doctor Who Night.
Summary
David enters what appears to be his shared bedroom with Mark, whom he promptly wakes, escorting someone who is bound, and has their head covered. He tells Mark he has something for him, and he enthusiastically tries to guess what it is. David gives Mark enough clues for him to work out that it is Peter Davison, but tells him not to "shout his name like he's a thing." After declaring he had always had the idea to "hang outside his flat" and "bundle him into the boot of a car", David removes Davison's hood.
Mark starts to cry, prompting David to apologise to Peter. Mark then tries to ask Davison questions, to which David again tells him off, as "everybody asks about Doctor Who, and that he should instead ask about his theatre work. When asking if he can sign some of his Target novelisations, Mark is yet again chided by David who states that this would be an imposition, and "he is a friend", and a "guest in this house". Throughout all of this, Davison looks on in horror, and is startled when David slaps his leg in apparent frustration.
Eventually they settle on a compromise, and David takes several photographs of Mark and Davison instead. After they have taken "enough" photos, Mark asks if he can kiss Davison, which David agrees to. Mark then turns out the light, and removes Davison's gag.
Cast
- David - David Walliams
- Mark - Mark Gatiss
- Peter Davison - Himself
References
- References to Doctor Who include:
- A poster for Dr. Who and the Daleks is seen in the background.
- Mark screams "Omega" when being woken by David.
- Mark asks David if his surprise is the missing episodes to the serial The Ice Warriors.
- Mark states that he hasn't cried "this much, since Adric died."
- Posters and memorabilia from other science fiction franchises can also be seen, including Star Trek, Star Wars, Red Dwarf, Men In Black, Toy Story, and Robocop.
- David lists Peter Davison's credits as Love for Lydia, A Very Peculiar Practice, All Creatures Great and Small, as well as Doctor Who, and writing the theme tune for Button Moon.
Story Notes
- Although David Walliams and Mark Gatiss are both fans of Doctor Who, and use their own names for the characters they play, it is presumed that they are not portraying themselves.
- Peter Davison does not have any lines in this sketch, reacting only to David and Mark's discussion about him.
Home Video Releases
All three Doctor Who Night sketches, along with The Corridor Sketch which stars Nicholas Briggs, were released as a special feature on the An Unearthly Child disc of the DVD box-set, The Beginning.
