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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|name | |name = ''The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot'' | ||
|image | |image = The Five(ish) Doctor Reboot 4.jpg | ||
|season number | |season number = | ||
|story number | |story number = 3 | ||
|main character | |main character = [[Peter Davison]], [[Colin Baker]], [[Sylvester McCoy]] | ||
|featuring | |featuring = [[Paul McGann]], [[Georgia Moffett]], [[John Barrowman]], [[David Tennant]], [[Tom Baker]], [[Matt Smith]], [[Russell T Davies]] | ||
|enemy | |enemy = [[Steven Moffat]] | ||
|setting | |setting = [[London]] and [[Cardiff]], [[Britain]], [[2013]] | ||
|writer | |writer = Peter Davison | ||
|director | |director = [[Peter Davison]] | ||
|producer | |producer = [[Georgia Moffett|Georgia Tennant]] | ||
|broadcast date | |broadcast date = 23 November 2013 | ||
|network | |network = BBC Red Button | ||
|format | |format = 1x31-minute sketch | ||
|trailer | |trailer = The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot Trailer - Doctor Who 50th Anniversary - BBC | ||
|thwr = 100 | |thwr = 100 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Sean Pertwee]] and [[Olivia Colman]] sit and discuss their upcoming projects. Both seem frustrated that they are not involved in the "five Doctors reboot thing", with Colman adding "I'm usually in everything." | [[Sean Pertwee]] and [[Olivia Colman]] sit and discuss their upcoming projects. Both seem frustrated that they are not involved in the "five Doctors reboot thing", with Colman adding "I'm usually in everything." | ||
Christmas 2012 – [[Peter Davison (The Girl Who Loved Doctor Who)|Peter Davison]] is at home watching ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'' with his two sons [[Louis | Christmas 2012 – [[Peter Davison (The Girl Who Loved Doctor Who)|Peter Davison]] is at home watching ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'' with his two sons [[Louis Davison|Louis]] and [[Joel James Davison|Joel]] (who is watching from behind the sofa, and who both made their acting debut). When asked if there will be a 50th anniversary special, and if he will be in it, he answers that he is not sure, and while his sons seem delighted at the prospect of it featuring just [[Matt Smith (in-universe)|Matt Smith]] and [[David Tennant (Tonight's the Night)|David Tennant]], Davison is quite concerned that he is going to be left out. | ||
Davison now walks through the [[BBC Television Centre (The Longest Night)|BBC Television Centre]] to the admiration of Matt Smith, [[Jenna Coleman]], and [[Steven Moffat (Afterword)|Steven Moffat]], as well as several other ''Doctor Who'' crew members. But suddenly [[Janet Fielding]] appears and tells him that he is dreaming and that they are not really going to call him, and he awakes in bed. While walking his dog he rings his agent to see if he has been asked to appear in the special. | Davison now walks through the [[BBC Television Centre (The Longest Night)|BBC Television Centre]] to the admiration of Matt Smith, [[Jenna Coleman]], and [[Steven Moffat (Afterword)|Steven Moffat]], as well as several other ''Doctor Who'' crew members. But suddenly [[Janet Fielding]] appears and tells him that he is dreaming and that they are not really going to call him, and he awakes in bed. While walking his dog he rings his agent to see if he has been asked to appear in the special. | ||
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== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
* [[Writer]] and [[Director]] - [[Peter Davison]] | * [[Writer]] and [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Peter Davison]] | ||
* [[Assistant director|Assistant Directors]] - [[James DeHaviland]], [[Jennie Fava]], [[Jack Wren]] | * [[Assistant director|Assistant Directors]] - [[James DeHaviland]], [[Jennie Fava]], [[Jack Wren]] | ||
* [[Floor runner|Floor Runners]] [''sic''] - [[Michael Williams (runner)|Michael Williams]] | * [[Floor runner|Floor Runners]] [''sic''] - [[Michael Williams (runner)|Michael Williams]] | ||
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* [[Executive producer|Executive Producers]] - [[Steven Moffat]], [[Brian Minchin]] | * [[Executive producer|Executive Producers]] - [[Steven Moffat]], [[Brian Minchin]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Olivia Colman]] mentions the TV series {{wi|Broadchurch}} in which she starred with [[David Tennant]], [[Arthur Darvill]] and [[Jodie Whittaker]]. | * [[Olivia Colman]] mentions the TV series {{wi|Broadchurch}} in which she starred with [[David Tennant]], [[Arthur Darvill]] and [[Jodie Whittaker]]. | ||
* When Colin is talking about the Extra Features on the ''[[Vengeance on Varos (TV story)|Vengeance on Varos]]'' DVD, the 1997 BBC Video ident can be heard. | * When Colin is talking about the Extra Features on the ''[[Vengeance on Varos (TV story)|Vengeance on Varos]]'' DVD, the 1997 BBC Video ident can be heard. | ||
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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* Classic Doctor [[Tom Baker]] does not appear in the film, although [[Jon Culshaw]] provides a Tom Baker impression for his voice over "cameo". Baker actually appeared in ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'' as | * Classic Doctor [[Tom Baker]] does not appear in the film, although [[Jon Culshaw]] provides a Tom Baker impression for his voice over "cameo". Baker actually appeared in ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'' as [[the Curator]]. Davison said in an interview that he contacted Baker three times to see if he wanted to do it, but he got no reply back.[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/doctor-who-star-peter-davison-coming-to-brisbane-20131217-2zjcm.html] This parallels a similar situation in the original ''The Five Doctors'' when Baker declined to participate. In both cases, his presence was provided by way of footage from [[TV]]: ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]''. | ||
* Despite being named in the opening credits, Paul McGann only appears in one scene. It is mentioned that, although McGann is willing to join his fellow classic Doctors, he is unable to do so as he has other acting commitments. This may be a reference as to why he did not have a bigger part in the film, due to his appearance in [[TV]]: ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]''. | * Despite being named in the opening credits, Paul McGann only appears in one scene. It is mentioned that, although McGann is willing to join his fellow classic Doctors, he is unable to do so as he has other acting commitments. This may be a reference as to why he did not have a bigger part in the film, due to his appearance in [[TV]]: ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]''. | ||
* As both [[Patrick Troughton]] and [[Jon Pertwee]] had died before production, they do not appear, but are represented by their sons, [[Sean Pertwee]], and [[David Troughton]]. As such, the only actor to portray the Doctor in the classic era not to be represented is [[William Hartnell]], who likewise did not appear in the original ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'' story. However, as in the previous story, he is represented by [[Carole Ann Ford]], who played his granddaughter. | * As both [[Patrick Troughton]] and [[Jon Pertwee]] had died before production, they do not appear, but are represented by their sons, [[Sean Pertwee]], and [[David Troughton]]. As such, the only actor to portray the Doctor in the classic era not to be represented is [[William Hartnell]], who likewise did not appear in the original ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'' story. However, as in the previous story, he is represented by [[Carole Ann Ford]], who played his granddaughter. | ||
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* Peter Jackson shot the scenes on ''The Hobbit'' set himself, based on the script he received from Peter Davison. He later sent Davison the footage through e-mail. | * Peter Jackson shot the scenes on ''The Hobbit'' set himself, based on the script he received from Peter Davison. He later sent Davison the footage through e-mail. | ||
* This is the only acting appearance of producers Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies in a ''Doctor Who''-related production. | * This is the only acting appearance of producers Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies in a ''Doctor Who''-related production. | ||
* On [[17 July (releases)|17 July]] [[2014 (releases)|2014]], Baker revealed in an interview with ''Flicks and the City'' that due to the success of the sketch, [[The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot sequel (TV story)|a sequel]] was being planned.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/colin-baker-confirms-the-fiveish-doctors-sequel</ref><ref>https://flicksandthecity.com/colin-baker-interview-fiveish-doctors-sequel-big-finish-audio-books/</ref> On [[4 July (releases)|4 July]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]], Davison revealed that the project had been scrapped.<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-peter-davison-scrapped-plans-exclusive-newsupdate/</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/the-fiveish-doctors-reboot-doctor-who-sequel-plans-scrapped</ref> | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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While appearing at a convention in June 2014, Colin Baker announced that ''The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot'' would be released as part of a then unannounced anniversary box set.[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2014/06/the-fiveish-doctors-reboot-010614210008.html] This would turn out to be the [[50th Anniversary Collector's Edition]] box set, released in both DVD and Blu-ray formats in September of the same year. | While appearing at a convention in June 2014, Colin Baker announced that ''The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot'' would be released as part of a then unannounced anniversary box set.[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2014/06/the-fiveish-doctors-reboot-010614210008.html] This would turn out to be the [[50th Anniversary Collector's Edition]] box set, released in both DVD and Blu-ray formats in September of the same year. | ||
In Germany the special was released on the [[Series 8 (Doctor Who)|Series 8]] box set. | In Germany the special was released on the [[Series 8 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 8]] box set. | ||
=== Streaming release === | === Streaming release === | ||
