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(We cannot have it both ways. The actors either play themselves playing characters, or they play the characters. We can't just pick and choose due to an arbitrary sense of "oh but this is Yaz"! Besides, Mandip Gill portrays a character Who is nothing like Yaz. Let's not fudge the details to fit our preferences.) |
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Now [[Tina (2020: The Movie)|Tina]], played by [[Anna Friel]], becomes the first [[woman]] to cut her own [[hair]], but fails miserably, and tries to find a [[shaver]]s or [[dog clipper]]s to shave it all off. | Now [[Tina (2020: The Movie)|Tina]], played by [[Anna Friel]], becomes the first [[woman]] to cut her own [[hair]], but fails miserably, and tries to find a [[shaver]]s or [[dog clipper]]s to shave it all off. | ||
[[ | [[Jodie Whittaker (2020: The Movie)|Jodie Whittaker]] and [[Mandip Gil (2020: The Movie)|Mandip Gil]] play [[The Doctor (fictional character)|the Doctor]] and... "[[Another Doctor|''another'' Doctor]]". They hear [[clap]]ping, which the second Doctor believes is for ''[[Bake Off]]'', but the Doctor identifies it as the 8PM [[clapping for carers]]. | ||
[[Chris Whitty]] plays himself, and [[Sanjeev Bhaskar (2020: The Movie)|Sanjeev Bhaskar]] as the [[next slide guy (2020: The Movie)|next slide guy]]. [[Himesh Patel (2020: The Movie)|Himesh Patel]] as the [[Man who froze (2020: The Movie)|man who froze at a bad moment]] on [[Zoom]]. Then it cuts to the [[Inventor of Zoom]], played by [[Barry from EastEnders]], reenacting the invention of Zoom. | [[Chris Whitty]] plays himself, and [[Sanjeev Bhaskar (2020: The Movie)|Sanjeev Bhaskar]] as the [[next slide guy (2020: The Movie)|next slide guy]]. [[Himesh Patel (2020: The Movie)|Himesh Patel]] as the [[Man who froze (2020: The Movie)|man who froze at a bad moment]] on [[Zoom]]. Then it cuts to the [[Inventor of Zoom]], played by [[Barry from EastEnders]], reenacting the invention of Zoom. | ||
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[[KSI]] plays his business rival, [[Bill Gates]], and is distraught that [[Skype]] is losing [[money]] due to Zoom. | [[KSI]] plays his business rival, [[Bill Gates]], and is distraught that [[Skype]] is losing [[money]] due to Zoom. | ||
[[Matt Lucas]] portrays [[Gary Barlow]], who is recruiting; then [[Gary Barlow (2020: The Movie)|Gary Barlow]] appears, playing the [[Other Gary Barlow]]. | [[Matt Lucas (2020: The Movie)|Matt Lucas]] portrays [[Gary Barlow]], who is recruiting; then [[Gary Barlow (2020: The Movie)|Gary Barlow]] appears, playing the [[Other Gary Barlow]]. | ||
A "[[pub landlord (2020: The Movie)|local pub landlord]]", played by [[Al Murray (2020: The Movie)|Al Murray]], is in the next scene. A [[Man (2020: The Movie)|man]] asks if [[The George IV]] is open, and the landlord receives a succession of updates to the guidelines, some saying that he has to close, some saying he can remain open. | A "[[pub landlord (2020: The Movie)|local pub landlord]]", played by [[Al Murray (2020: The Movie)|Al Murray]], is in the next scene. A [[Man (2020: The Movie)|man]] asks if [[The George IV]] is open, and the landlord receives a succession of updates to the guidelines, some saying that he has to close, some saying he can remain open. | ||
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* [[Next door neighbour (2020: The Movie)|Her next door neighbour with three kids who really really really can't take it anymore]]/[[Carey Mulligan (2020: The Movie)|Carey Mulligan]] - [[Carey Mulligan]] | * [[Next door neighbour (2020: The Movie)|Her next door neighbour with three kids who really really really can't take it anymore]]/[[Carey Mulligan (2020: The Movie)|Carey Mulligan]] - [[Carey Mulligan]] | ||
* [[Tina (2020: The Movie)|Tina]]/[[Anna Friel]] - [[Anna Friel (actor)|Anna Friel]] | * [[Tina (2020: The Movie)|Tina]]/[[Anna Friel]] - [[Anna Friel (actor)|Anna Friel]] | ||
* [[ | * [[The Doctor (fictional character)|The Doctor]]/[[Jodie Whittaker (2020: The Movie)|Jodie Whittaker]] - [[Jodie Whittaker]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Another Doctor]]/[[Mandip Gill (2020: The Movie)|Mandip Gill]] - [[Mandip Gill]] | ||
* [[Chris Whitty|Himself/Chris Whitty]] - [[Chris Whitty (actor)|Chris Whitty]] | * [[Chris Whitty|Himself/Chris Whitty]] - [[Chris Whitty (actor)|Chris Whitty]] | ||
* The [[Next slide guy (2020: The Movie)|next slide guy]]/[[Sanjeev Bhaskar (2020: The Movie)|Sanjeev Bhaskar]] - [[Sanjeev Bhaskar]] | * The [[Next slide guy (2020: The Movie)|next slide guy]]/[[Sanjeev Bhaskar (2020: The Movie)|Sanjeev Bhaskar]] - [[Sanjeev Bhaskar]] | ||
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* The [[Inventor of Zoom]]/[[Barry from EastEnders]] - [[Shaun Williamson]] | * The [[Inventor of Zoom]]/[[Barry from EastEnders]] - [[Shaun Williamson]] | ||
* [[Bill Gates]]/[[KSI]] - [[KSI (actor)|KSI]] | * [[Bill Gates]]/[[KSI]] - [[KSI (actor)|KSI]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Gary Barlow]]/[[Matt Lucas (2020: The Movie)|Matt Lucas]] - [[Matt Lucas]] | ||
* The [[Other Gary Barlow]] - [[Gary Barlow (actor)|Gary Barlow]] | * The [[Other Gary Barlow]] - [[Gary Barlow (actor)|Gary Barlow]] | ||
* A [[Pub landlord (2020: The Movie)|local pub landlord]]/[[Al Murray (2020: The Movie)|Al Murray]] - [[Al Murray]] | * A [[Pub landlord (2020: The Movie)|local pub landlord]]/[[Al Murray (2020: The Movie)|Al Murray]] - [[Al Murray]] | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 16 January 2022
2020: The Movie was a comedic mini-episode originally shown during the 2021 Red Nose Day telethon on BBC One. It was an in-universe trailer for a fictional film about the struggles of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020.
The mini-episode is of note to this Wiki because Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill played themselves appearing in a cameo in the in-universe movie as the Thirteenth Doctor and an unnamed Yasmin Khan, recognisably themselves but recast as characters in a medical drama.
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
A narrator provides a voiceover on a trailer for 2020: The Movie, which is coming soon-ish. Footage plays of deserted parts of London and a motorway, before cutting to Russell Brand playing Joe Wicks, a fitness instructor. Then the trailer cuts to Keira Knightley playing the woman who can't take it anymore, who shouts "I can't take it anymore!"
Now it cuts to her next door neighbour with three kids who really really really can't take it anymore, portrayed by Carey Mulligan, who is visibly about to have a breakdown.
Now Tina, played by Anna Friel, becomes the first woman to cut her own hair, but fails miserably, and tries to find a shavers or dog clippers to shave it all off.
Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gil play the Doctor and... "another Doctor". They hear clapping, which the second Doctor believes is for Bake Off, but the Doctor identifies it as the 8PM clapping for carers.
Chris Whitty plays himself, and Sanjeev Bhaskar as the next slide guy. Himesh Patel as the man who froze at a bad moment on Zoom. Then it cuts to the Inventor of Zoom, played by Barry from EastEnders, reenacting the invention of Zoom.
KSI plays his business rival, Bill Gates, and is distraught that Skype is losing money due to Zoom.
Matt Lucas portrays Gary Barlow, who is recruiting; then Gary Barlow appears, playing the Other Gary Barlow.
A "local pub landlord", played by Al Murray, is in the next scene. A man asks if The George IV is open, and the landlord receives a succession of updates to the guidelines, some saying that he has to close, some saying he can remain open.
Ainsley Harriott plays the superhero Marcus Rashford, Dame Joan Collins plays the first woman to get the vaccine, who seductively speaks that she is "ready for [her] vaccine, Mr. Demille."
Finally, Michael Sheen plays COVID-19, and it begins growling. Thhe narrator concludes, hoping that there won't be a sequel. After that, a scene plays of Michael Sheen, befuddled on how he is supposed to play COVID-19.
Cast
(In order of appearance)
- Narrator - TBA
- Joe Wicks/Russell Brand - Russell Brand
- The woman who can't take it anymore/Keira Knightley - Keira Knightley
- Her next door neighbour with three kids who really really really can't take it anymore/Carey Mulligan - Carey Mulligan
- Tina/Anna Friel - Anna Friel
- The Doctor/Jodie Whittaker - Jodie Whittaker
- Another Doctor/Mandip Gill - Mandip Gill
- Himself/Chris Whitty - Chris Whitty
- The next slide guy/Sanjeev Bhaskar - Sanjeev Bhaskar
- The man who froze at a bad moment on Zoom/Himesh Patel - Himesh Patel
- The Inventor of Zoom/Barry from EastEnders - Shaun Williamson
- Bill Gates/KSI - KSI
- Gary Barlow/Matt Lucas - Matt Lucas
- The Other Gary Barlow - Gary Barlow
- A local pub landlord/Al Murray - Al Murray
- A man - TBA
- Marcus Rashford/Ainsley Harriott - Ainsley Harriott
- The first woman to get the vaccine - Joan Collins
- COVID-19/Michael Sheen - Michael Sheen
Characters
- Mr. Demille
Crew
to be added
References
- "Joe Wicks" says "you may get everything by going to Barnard Castle, or you can get the tequila".
- The "woman who really really really can't take it anymore" has a stuffed animal thrown at her head, presumably by one of her children.
- "The Doctor" and "Another Doctor" are wearing face masks.
- "The Doctor" attempts to use her sonic screwdriver, before "Another Doctor" swipes it away.
- The "next slide guy" uses a remote to transition to the next slide.
- The Inventor of Zoom exclaims that "I've got it! It's a business meeting, from the waist up!"
- "Bill Gates" suffers losses of over £1000000 due to Zoom.
Story notes
- This is the first Comic Relief sketch since 2013 to feature Doctor Who elements. Coincidentally, the previous sketch also featured the Doctor appearing in a hospital.
