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'''''United we stand, 2m apart''''' was a webcast featuring the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] speaking directly to the camera, released on the official BBC Twitter account; the Doctor was used as a sort of ambassador for the BBC, with her relaying information to the viewers as to the guidelines to be followed to handle the | '''''United we stand, 2m apart''''' was a webcast featuring the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] speaking directly to the camera, released on the official BBC Twitter account; the Doctor was used as a sort of ambassador for the BBC, with her relaying information to the viewers as to the guidelines to be followed to handle the COVID-19 crisis in the real world. | ||
As it consequently breaks the fourth wall, the webcast is not at present considered [[Tardis:Valid sources|a valid source]] by this Wiki. It is interesting to compare it to the earlier, similar ''[[Message from the Doctor (webcast)|Message from the Doctor]]'', which shared the format of the Doctor speaking to the camera and was also inspired by the COVID-19 crisis, but was designed so that the Doctor's dialogue was ''applicable'' to the real-world issues but did not necessarily speak to the 2020 viewer directly, and gave an in-universe account of how and why the Doctor had recorded herself like this. | As it consequently breaks the fourth wall, the webcast is not at present considered [[Tardis:Valid sources|a valid source]] by this Wiki. It is interesting to compare it to the earlier, similar ''[[Message from the Doctor (webcast)|Message from the Doctor]]'', which shared the format of the Doctor speaking to the camera and was also inspired by the COVID-19 crisis, but was designed so that the Doctor's dialogue was ''applicable'' to the real-world issues but did not necessarily speak to the 2020 viewer directly, and gave an in-universe account of how and why the Doctor had recorded herself like this. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* The Doctor describes herself as "a Doctor speaking on behalf of all [[doctor]]s", as well as for [[nurse]]s, [[carer]]s and frontline workers. | * The Doctor describes herself as "a Doctor speaking on behalf of all [[doctor]]s", as well as for [[nurse]]s, [[carer]]s and frontline workers. | ||
* The Doctor advises people to stay 2 [[metre]]s, or 6 [[Foot (unit)|feet]], away from other people to prevent contagion of | * The Doctor advises people to stay 2 [[metre]]s, or 6 [[Foot (unit)|feet]], away from other people to prevent contagion of COVID-19. | ||
* She also advises people to "stay at home, protect the [[National Health Service|NHS]] and save lives". | * She also advises people to "stay at home, protect the [[National Health Service|NHS]] and save lives". | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Jodie Whitaker filmed the webcast inside her own home. | * Jodie Whitaker filmed the webcast inside her own home. | ||
* The Doctor's mention of "the [[virus]]" marks the first licensed ''Doctor Who'' production to acknowledge the | * The Doctor's mention of "the [[virus]]" marks the first licensed ''Doctor Who'' production to acknowledge the COVID-19 pandemic in an in-universe context, although within a story which this Wiki does not at present deem a valid source. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||