Doctor Who
Summary
Doctor Whoshowrunner Russell T. Davies has explained the emotional connection behind Davina McCall ’s appearance in the show ’s late Christmas special . During " The Church on Ruby Road , " McCall guest starred as a fictional version of herself , becoming a victim of bad fortune due to the goblins point Ruby Sunday . She is also the innkeeper of a goggle box show calculate at reunite family through DNA , something she essay in vain to help Ruby with .
Speaking onDoctor Who : Unleashed , Davy reveal the aroused connective that top to McCall guest star in the specialDoctor Whoseason 14episode . The showrunner explained part of the cause was her present the series with its BAFTA laurels in 2006,connecting her to the very beginning of the show . Check out what Davies had to say below :
I kind of owe it to put Davina into this , because when we won a BAFTA for Doctor Who in 2006 , it was Davina who present it to us , so that was … I link up Davia McCall with Doctor Who very closely .
What Is Davina McCall’s Other Doctor Who Connection?
McCall ’s portrayal as herself is n’t the first time she ’s look in the sci - fi series . She first made her debut in time of year 1 , installment 12 , " Bad Wolf , " where she vocalise the Davinadroid , a voice host a variant ofBig Brotherin the distant time to come . The actor host the British version of the existent secret plan show from 2000 to 2010 , her initial appearance in the serial was a reference to her job at the time .
However , the latest Christmas special is the first time McCall has appeared in a forcible electrical capacity on the show . Despite only joining theDoctor Whoseason 14 castfor this particular sequence , her involvement in the particular display how much she is link up to the series . Her role reflect Davies ' appreciation for her and how much he associates the show ’s succeeder with her own .
There is a cunning casting conclusion in the physician Who sixtieth - anniversary special that links a raw companion to one of her former labor .
Since theDoctor Who2023 Christmas special cease with the Fifteenth Doctor saving McCall , it ’s possible she could make another appearance in the show ’s future . If she does , the series will no doubt keep to honor her importance within its history . Perhaps her node starring in the up-to-the-minute instalment will reach the door for other familiar actors to look in late seasons of the show .
Doctor Whocontinues when season 14 by rights begins in May 2024 .
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The latest Doctor Who series introduces the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by new companion Ruby Sunday.
The in style medico Who series introduces the Fifteenth Doctor , joined by new companion Ruby Sunday .
