Doctor Who
Summary
The hit British sci - fi showDoctor Whohas seen plenty of comedy and charity special air over the years , and while some were good than others , all consecrate audience an enjoyable penetration into the show ’s world . SinceDoctor Who ’s initial release in 1963 , and especially so since its reboot in 2005,Doctor Whohas aerate sketches , skit , and everything in between in the name of charity . mainly , they ’ve been air for the charity television specials ofChildren in NeedandComic Relief , both of which are prominent alive outcome in the UK .
WithDoctor Whobeing such a staple fiber in British polish , it ’s been parodied many times , but only a selection has come from the show itself . ADoctor Whospecial more often than not keeps its in - universe character or include some of its most notable actors , but still within the circumstance of the show . The Time Lord has also appear in other skits , but these were n’t needs fromDoctor Whoand generally included otherBBC play show . With an unbelievable 60 years under its belt , it ’s no surprisal thatDoctor Whohas had some uproariously risible and brightly written specials .
13The Weakest Link
Children In Need 2003
In 2003,Children In Needsaw a special installment of the iconic game showThe Weakest Link , which feature the return of Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor and Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh . It also saw John Leeson reprise the representative of Doctor Who ’s favorite golem dog , K9 , while various comedians took on the roles of the Fourth Doctor ( Jon Culshaw ) and presenter Anne Robinson ( Jan Ravens ) . Alongside them , some of the show ’s most recognisable outlander take to the podium , including a Sea Devil , a Sontaran , and a Cyberman .
Unfortunately , the bitter Anne Robinson did n’t feel that anyincarnation of the Doctorwas worthy of a place on her show . In fact , the Doctors themselves fought amongst each other over who should be the next to go . While there ’s been no check , it ’s interesting to turn over whether this sketch may have influenced the Anne - droid inDoctor Whoseason 1 .
12Dimensions In Time
Children In Need 1993
One ofDoctor Who ’s two - part skits air in 1993 as a part ofChildren in Need , in a crossover voter between the show and the long - running soap operaEastenders . Split into two episode at five and seven minutes each , " property in Time"saw the last on - blind appearing of Kate O’Mara as the First Rani , who entraps several versions of the Doctor and their companions through metre in Albert Square , a well - make out location inEastenders . For those who hold out in the UK , this was a screaming lookout man , specially seeing the various doctor interact with some ofEastenders’biggest characters .
11The Naked Truth
Children In Need 2011
While brief , the 2011Children in Needspecial , " The Naked Truth , " is considerably remembered for seeing Matt Smith ’s Eleventh Doctor losing his clothes . According to the Time Lord , his undressing was for the rice beer of charity , literally afford " the clothes off his back . “Despite stepping out of the TARDIS amply garbed and supposedly wearing " holograph clothes , " this fourth - wall - breaking piece saw the Doctor imply that with the press of the red button , his pretence would disappear , and his face as this happens was nothing short of hysterical .
10The Great Detective
Children In Need 2012
TheChildren in Needminisode , " The Great Detective , " served as a prequel to the 2012Doctor WhoChristmas special , " The Snowmen . " Unlike previous skits , this one curve from sense of humor and saw the Eleventh Doctor sorrow for the Ponds , his retreat , and his new life in Victorian London with the Paternoster Gang . Whileit was hard to see the Doctor in such an emotional way , any witness ofDoctor Whoknew this would n’t last for long . This minisode dress up the introduction of Jenna Coleman ’s Clara Oswald , despite her not appearing , although an official dawdler for the instalment followed after this .
9Destination: Skaro
Children In Need 2023
" finish : Skaro " saw David Tennant ’s first proper appearance as the Fourteenth Doctor after it was revealed he was returning to the show in the episode " The Power of the Doctor . " In solemnization of the show ’s 60th anniversary , Doctor Whosent the Doctor back to the cosmos of their greatest enemy , the Daleks . This skit stands out for not only addressing the character design of Davros but also the Doctor ’s terror over discovering he was the one who give Skaro the name for the Daleks and their screaming facial face when realizing where he ’d crashed .
8Born Again
Children In Need 2005
Tennant also made his first appearance in the show , other than the initial re-formation scene , in anotherChildren in Needskit . “Born Again " give some fascinating insight into the familiar ’s response to the Doctor ’s strong-arm modification , with Rose Tyler ( Billie Piper ) stunned at seeing them in the Ninth Doctor ’s ( Christopher Eccleston ) iconic leather jacket . This sweet moment between the Doctor and Rose is a splendid reflection of their kinship and beautifully adds to the opening picture of Tennant ’s first full account , " The Christmas Invasion , " considered one ofDoctor Who ’s best stories .
7From Raxacoricofallapatorius With Love
Comic Relief 2009
While mostDoctor Who Comic Reliefspecials feature the titulary character , one of its spin - offs , The Sarah Jane Adventures , air a special for Jacob’s ladder in 2009 . Sarah - Jane ( Elisabeth Sladen ) , her son Luke ( Tommy Lawrence Knight ) , and his supporter Rani ( Anjli Mohindra ) and Clyde ( Daniel Anthony ) are shocked by the reaching of a secret Slitheen , portrayed by fabled British comedian Ronnie Corbett . This sweet-scented skit gave a big insight into the lives of the Doctor ’s companions after leaving the TARDIS , but its best minute was easily seeing K9 wearing a red olfactory organ .
6One Born Every Minute
Comic Relief 2013
2013 saw a neat crosswalk betweenDoctor WhoandCall the Midwife , entitled " One Born Every Minute , " a reference to the British docudrama serial of the same name . In the fifties , the Eleventh Doctor is address to help with the giving birth of a set of twinsbut fear that they will one day become a peachy threat to the universe . The sister , named Jonathan and Edward , are a trick on the Irish duo Jedward , who excellently competed onThe X - Factor , and a uproarious reference for British and Irish interview .
5Space & Time
Comic Relief 2011
As a part ofComic Relief2011,Doctor Whoreleased a two - part special entitled " Space " and " Time . " In distinctive Doctor flair , the Eleventh Doctor manages to mess up up while trying to do maintenance on the TARDIS , leaving himself , Rory ( Arthur Darvill ) , and Amy ( Karen Gillan ) stuck in a clock time eyelet that traps them inside the ship . These minisodes visit Amy Pond encounter herself once again , having met youthful Amelia ( Caitlin Blackwood ) in the season 5 episode " The Big Bang , " but before she ’d famously cross paths with her older self in the time of year 6 episode " The Girl Who look . "
4The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
BBC’s Red Button Service
One of classicDoctor Who ’s best stories , " The Five Doctors , " was really a part ofChildren In Need , but does n’t count as a special as it was a full 90 - second episode . However , upon theDoctor Who50th - anniversary special in 2013 , its cast gathered to create " The Five(ish ) Doctors Reboot " as a part of the BBC ’s Red Button armed service . This experience several of its actors give as themselves to parody the highly hoped-for anniversary , including Tennant , McCoy , Baker , and Peter Davison , who portrayed the Fifth Doctor .
The skit hilariously made playfulness of Georgia Tennant , who play Jenny in season 4 and is also Davison ’s daughter , and the several children she and Tennant percentage , while her husband failed to join her while she gave nativity due to filming theDoctor Whoanniversary particular sequence . It also poked fun at the several classic - era Doctors , especially those who had n’t been invite back to be a part of the celebration . It saw a huge amount of cameo from Doctor Who alumni over the years and was a brilliant way to hype up " The Day of the Doctor . "
