Charlie and the Doctor's Badger - Doctor Who Confidential - BBC Three

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Internet blogger Charlie McDonnell goes on the set of Doctor Who during the festive season and treats Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill to all they wish for, for Christmas!
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[@celestemckim8369]

matt smith : bager bager bager karen gillian: you are a bager I laughed soo hard 😂😂😂😂

[@elisahuberman3408]

Can't believe Matt butted in and said "Badger"

[@anacarolinam7603]

SNAKE ooooooo snake snake

[@ulyanagov4634]

Оооо это так мило. Май инглиш из вери бэд поэтому я мало что поняла НО ЭТО ТАК МИИЛОООО

[@simon_prokopenko]

@@ulyanagov4634 ахахахах

[@dr.davidwho4053]

😄😆

[@Shlungoidwungus]

"Oh my god, is it a badger? *Karate chops that shit!* OH MY GOD IT ACTUALLY IS A BADGER!" The look on Matts face at that exact moment was priceless.

[@BroForce426]

I was kind of expecting Matt Smith to say "badgers are cool"

[@GoGalaxy]

SAME

[@sleepyabby6421]

Me too!

[@dr.samtage1397]

Kili Lover ikr! What a let down!

[@sleepyabby6421]

Yeah!

[@lilfreckles3301]

GIVE THE BADGER A BOWTIE!

[@Dragonwings-ix3fi]

"OH MY GOD ITS A BADGER!!" the voice raise

[@johnwood2387]

+Dragonwings 2413 i now know that one of the doctors likes badgers

[@marionbaggins]

The way Matt Smith said that sounds like a friend of mine!!!

[@FlosFandoms]

I love Matt's reaction when he got the badger. "Is it a badger?", "OMG It's a badger", "No, it's not. What's this?", "OMG IT *IS* A BADGER!!!"

[@DarthTella]

I am 110% convinced Matt Smith is just a kid in an adult's body. XD

[@Lizzygotstyle]

Same! We should start a tribute called "Matt smith the child, man" 😂😂😂

[@TheGamingSyndrom]

+lizzy gotstyle "the child in the mind" is a better title

[@TheGamingSyndrom]

+lizzy gotstyle "the child in the mind" is a better title

[@TheGamingSyndrom]

+lizzy gotstyle "the child in the mind" is a better title

[@sophv3446]

Yea on DW and just in general XD

[@nevah775]

Somebody get that badger a fez

[@marionbaggins]

I have a Badger and a Fez now...Badgers and Fezzes are Cool!!!

[@sophiecole1089]

Sometimes Matt Smith is the Doctor for real, like he's not just playing a part, he is an actual isane time lord.

[@AnnieWhovian]

you mean that The Doctor IS Matt Smith? XD

[@sophiecole1089]

Annie Whovian Yes I do :)

[@thetasigma370]

Yes

[@mightmoveaccountssometimes1772]

plot twist: the doctor decides to play himself on tv "no I can't call myself john smith...too obvious. great name, smith, smiths are cool. first name...um...how about matt? matt's good, I like matt"

[@WindspriteM]

@@mightmoveaccountssometimes1772 matts are cool!

[@midget11100]

you can see Charlie trying really hard not to fanboy over this...

[@midget11100]

sorry I meant fangirl...

[@gabriellesee544]

@@midget11100 this comment aged really well

[@Ratigan2]

@@gabriellesee544 indubitably

[@calamityquentin]

MY GOD HE WAS SO HAPPY AND EXCITED ABOUT THE BADGER UGH BADASS CUTIE

[@NoelCarolyn]

Im in love with a man who gets excited over a badger puppet, but i wouldnt have it any other way

[@deanyang9483]

"Oh my god it is a Badger!!!!" Love Matt!

[@mumungo]

***** damn how! i would love it as my ringtone

[@kathrynsmart1639]

Ami Dugdale me three :D... with the "Hey I'm a badger" bit he did at the end :)!

[@Playologygames]

+Dea The Awkward One A true hufflepuff

[@chloekemp3661]

trash ™ is the

[@disneylover5299]

"Badger badger" "Stop saying badger" "I wont a badger" "You wont a badger" "Yes" "You are a badger" So funny

[@mrman6845]

Disney lover when was that

[@NotACardboardBox]

MATT SMITH IS A HUFFLEPUFF CONFIRMED.

[@elsarose6651]

Mia F MAJOR HUFFLEPUFF RIGHT???!!!! I was thinking the exact same thing LOLs

[@jodi6086]

Mia F I'm a Hufflepuff, so FUCK YES!

[@khaygiel]

Correction, Matt is a HuffleDORK

[@discoheckindeacy8540]

YES HE ISSSSSSS

[@homoceroscaeli]

im a hufflepoof

[@nicoleherriot9846]

"Is it a badger???" *Whacks packaging killing any real badger*

[@ruudiluca]

The thing is, it wasn't actually a glove. There was a real badger in there which Matt then killed and wore as a glove.

[@nienneelendil6582]

Ruudiluca omg lol XD

[@nicoleherriot9846]

Ruudiluca That is both hilarious and grotesque.

[@foxtrotwhiskey6651]

Ruudiluca who needs badgers when you have gloves?

[@ruudiluca]

SkyDude Vids Other badgers?

[@TIMELORD327]

Who else thinks that Arthur and Charlie should start a band

[@joshnoonan2511]

TIMELORD327 YEP

[@jakeconstantine8371]

I'm not sure at what point in I started headbanging

[@jakeconstantine8371]

I think it was towards the end of the horn solo!

[@dr.davidwho4053]

I laughed when they played music together!!!!😄😆👍👍 Yes, they should have a band!💖💓

[@sirwheeljackimusiii4588]

Yes it would be the best band ever.

[@TheSneezingAnouki]

Badgers, Otters and Llamas are totally animals Eleven would choose.

[@Lizzygotstyle]

I've always loved llamas.....and always will

[@Priceless201]

Fezzes are Cool Bow ties are Cool Glasses are Cool Bunk beds are Cool Stetsons are Cool and Badgers are cool

[@redace903]

"OMG is it a badger?!" *proceeds to karate-chop the present to near death*

[@AC9123]

LOL I was like "WAA"

[@riversong4997]

I literally laughed out loud every time I saw that! 😆

[@viquezug3936]

During all the video I couldn't stop smilling!

[@GameToony]

lol yeh my cheeks hurt xD

[@NovaStella_]

It just gives me warm feelings of season 5 and 6.

[@cclwchtr9046]

I couldn't breathe becaUSE I WAS LAUGHING TOO MUCH "she told me not to get him instruments so I'm going to by him instruments"

[@DarkComet360]

Badgers, Ilamas and Otters, oh my. We'll miss you Matt!

[@TheWiseCollector]

He ain't dead my dude

[@SophieHartstein]

The fact that he said "that's cool" about the badger

[@joces4527]

matt's voice went up three octaves when he opened the badger omg MATT STOP BEING SO CUTE

[@hermitboi0188]

Your profile picture nearly killed me with cuteness!... just thought I'd say :P

[@MegaE45]

​@@hermitboi0188 10 years still no reply pray for my brother here

[@The-Short-Filmers]

Well he now gets a second reply 10 years only one reply lemme fix that

[@isa-belva]

Well, he's 11, so.... (haha get it?)

[@willdixon8416]

+SHAHIA BELVA Ha Ha

[@sharkcoy]

Matt: Badger! Badger! Karen: you want a badger? Matt: yeah Karen: your a badger!

[@sou_desu8587]

sharkcoy you're

[@srx2106]

She's so cute 😂

[@dr.davidwho4053]

😆😆

[@cathmaguica]

That gave me an idea that the Doctor might really belong to Hufflepuff if he ever become a student of Hogwarts. XD

[@katelynberesford3530]

Go PUFFS!

[@A_T-]

+Katelyn Beresford hufflepuff rules

[@tetowilliams3376]

+Catherine Mae You mean matt smith?

[@georgerogers6348]

Depends on which Doctor.

[@joshnoonan2511]

Cath M. Well at least 11

[@WiseAndThompsonTV]

4:10 Did anyone else hear Arthur say: "That's really horny!"

[@fangtom39]

Yes

[@Whiteythereaper]

he said three four

[@GamersCoveJaydenMCGaming515]

Yes

[@clairepark642]

+WiseAndThompsonTV yes

[@matiasignaciopaezgodoy8000]

"oh my god it is a badger" lovely

[@randomperson3601]

Matt's mind when this was recorded: "B A D G E R" Karen's mind when this was recorded: "(organic) C H O C O L A T E" Arthur's mind when this was recorded: "T O O T T O O T"

[@Deathlygunn]

"Is it a badger?" Hits present three times "Oh my god it's a badger"

[@TheAnimefreak2001]

I wonder why Matt keeps badgering people.

[@rebekahlara1330]

Matt: it's a badger no it's not *face lights up* it is a badger! Aww so cute

[@Deathlygunn]

"Is it a badger?" Hits present three times "Oh my god it's a badger"

[@vayyat4408]

Matt: Whatever you get me. Anything's fine. Matt: Badger. Badger. Badger. BADGERRR! :P

[@thyme4horticulture564]

Charlie and Arthur's improvised song deserves a Grammy. Hands down; no questions asked.

[@WildfurMedicineCat]

Matt is literally an overgrown 5 year old omfg

[@JJ-zj2xr]

OH MY GOD ARTHUR IS SO ADORABLE

[@IsabellaBiddy]

Why is matt so adorable?

[@MegaGermanShepherds]

He’s a badger! Karen confirmed it!

[@stormrider7235]

GUYS, MATT SMITH LIKES LLAMAS AND DAN COSPLAYED AS HIM FOR GEEK WEEK!!!!!! OH MA GAWD!!!!

[@stormrider7235]

Sidenote:What in the world happened to Matt's voice at the end, it went all deep and weird....

[@sophv3446]

OML

[@stormrider7235]

Tabitha Caspar Hey Tabitha! How's the new engagement going so far?

[@fredevetts9446]

how was this 9 years ago i feel so old

[@buzzybeepopman2009]

Know it’s been 10 years mental

[@evaneatsbacon]

Inside Charles head: must keep in inner fan boy.

[@LindaTook]

OTTERS?! SERIOUSLY MATT? XD #WHOLOCK

[@_prelude]

All I can think now is badger badger badger badger

[@mightmoveaccountssometimes1772]

prelude mushroom mushroom

[@riversong4997]

Ahhh it's a snake it's a big snake

[@KatzePiano]

This was the video that introduced me to Charlie and, therefore, to whole world of KZbinrs about 5 years ago. What a historic thing. I wonder if I would have started watching KZbin at some point without this video? Possibly not.

[@dontakami]

i love how he went to toy town for matt that's just so adorable

[@sterredezeeuw3325]

"badger badger" "he gets nothing"

[@hajirairfan9284]

Wait.....Wait.......So The Doctor Likes Badgers?.......I NEED A BADGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tektite0]

Why has it taken me nearly a decade to see this video....?¿? This is the most wholesome thing, like I-

[@NikWinchester95]

Oh My Gosh! He is SOOOO LUCKY! I WOULD DO ANY.THING TO MEET THE AWESOME GUY BEHIND MY FAVORITE DOCTOR! *Cries*

[@caseygecko]

Oh my God! Finally I meet another who whovian who likes Matt instead of David! (Don't get me wrong David's a great doctor but I prefer Matt)

[@NikWinchester95]

FINALLY!

[@zachariasquicksilver3664]

Eoin O'Kelly I believe the traditional answer is: Wonderful chap. All of them.

[@terryscanlon4417]

Eoin O'Kelly I like Matt more too (HE's AWESOME)

[@Simmlex]

As the 4th episode of the doctor "trilogy". BBC and Doctor who confidential presents: The Badger of the Doctor

[@issluka]

the freestyle was tooo good

[@demonsrun425]

AW MAN THE ADORABLENESS OF THIS HURTS LIKE A THOUSAND TIMES MORE NOW

[@nicolaturner8999]

Awwwwwww I Love Matt Smith It's Going To Be Sooooooooooooooo Sad To See Him Go He Is Soooo Cute @5:20

[@OyasumiRay]

Never have I seen anyone so excited about badgers XD

[@odesseymoonscott5516]

My inner fan girl is screaming and can't breathe

[@KeziahC384]

I remember watching this when it came out and fangirlling so hard because I love Charlie's videos and I love Matt Smith

[@xbigsoup]

DAMN ARTHUR US FUCKING TALENTED WITH A KAZOO SHIT

[@iblame_nargles]

Best actors on set and off in my opinion. No one can beat this trio.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Arthur looks GORGEOUS in a beanie and glasses😍.

[@JamesCPotter13]

wait...isn't that the toy shop The Doctor worked in when he was visiting Stormageddon?

[@savalavaloy3549]

I don't think so, wasn't that in a mall?

[@savalavaloy3549]

true, but it sure looked like a mall in the episode

[@savalavaloy3549]

That would be cool if they did edit it

[@GoGalaxy]

This is like the cutest thing, I can't believe Charlie actually met them after being a fan for all these years :) Aww!

[@MagikarpPoop]

he is 100% hufflepuff

[@bigwingedkuriboh]

"And llamas I'm really intrigued by..."

[@Chroiduendo]

5:52 that's a freaking good American accent

[@heisafraid]

Watching this because i miss charlies videos 😢

[@tlgames3294]

If Matt comes back for the next anniversary special, the badger needs a role in the episode...

[@brubur7777]

3:48 my new ringtone XD

[@mancam2267]

i died xD

[@caityhinds]

+Brubur #hornsolo

[@kathrynsmart1639]

Happy Christmas all!!! And we miss you Matt

[@Geznoo]

Director: Matt, you need to take the badger off when filming. Matt: Just leave it in. The doctor could have a badger now, Badgers are cool.

[@CornishLow]

Charlies and Arthur's jam session makes me laugh every time xD and watching Matt's face light up when he realised he actually got a Badger too. Bless him

[@PowerOfTheStorm10]

Matt Smith, a true Hufflepuff

[@zauberholz8357]

Aw I love this! Can't believe it's been over 8 years, I feel so nostalgic.

[@maddieagne8565]

Badgers are my new favorite animal

[@sleepyabby6421]

I've always liked badgers!

[@simplylogan93]

I lost it at 3:37 xD

[@mollyburn8999]

So Matt Smith likes badgers, Benedict Cumberbatch and Dan Howell...

[@whitehousesvc729]

After having a rough day, this video really lifted my spirits. Such a cute and heart warming Christmas special :).

[@adcamper92]

I miss the era. Good times in television and the world.

[@buzzybeepopman2009]

Me too I miss Matt and Karen

[@ToxicTurquoise454]

The greatest era in history. 2007-2013.

[@musicrox115]

Matt freaking out about the badger is literally one of the most adorable things I have ever witnessed. Brb, dying

[@SirLithen]

Aww, I was hoping Matt and Arthur would annoy Karen with those instruments :(

[@velimektepli]

and also so natural I am sure that this reaction made carlie so happy

[@RGWProductions]

Freaky that Charlie went to the same toy store to look for the badger in Closing Time

[@SilverBreeze1048]

Only Matt Smith would ask for a bloody badger

[@JessLutoallofthegoodtimes]

Matt Smith and Charlie Mcdonnell in a video together. Day made.

[@francescagursch830]

Charlie and Doctor Who are a perfect combination! :)

[@chriscory2049]

OHMYGOODNESS,CHARLIE!!!! YOU'RE TALKING TO MATT SMITH AND KAREN GILLAN!!! YOU MUST BE FREAKING OUT INSIDE!!!

[@shugocharaai]

I feel like he's in a perpetual state of fangirl throughout this video.

[@mightmoveaccountssometimes1772]

E Tay basically

[@islaythejabberwokky]

Arthur is practically a pro at kazoo

[@RubixCubist]

rory got most presents because he is best companion no doubt about it kiddo

[@harehare]

I saw it back in the day, but at the time I haven´t saw the series yet. Only today it makes sense and I fell like a time traveller. :)

[@JamesCPotter13]

Once again Hufflepuffs are now Cool, and I want Arthur and Charlie's album.

[@peterpowis4145]

that was adorable!!! :)mr matt smith and his glove badger...hours of fun!! :)

[@heatherhattle4893]

I have seen gifs of Mat smith and the badger all over but I had no clue that Charlie was responsible for that

[@tigbuna]

i haven't seen this in years and this gave me such a big nostalgia attack holy cow

[@zelt36]

Matt Smith, karate chopping things since 2010. XD

[@h0lly_blue]

Let's hope we'll be seeing lots more stuff from Charlie and Doctor Who (hopefully with Peter and Jenna).

[@minningjh]

I literally started crying at Arthur playing that kazoo. Too funny

[@supermassivekathole]

I love Matt Smith he is such a happy soul

[@doctorwhoismyair4291]

Charlie is freaking out like "OMFG I HAD A JAM SESSION WITH ARTHUR, KAREN GAVE ME CHOCOLATE AND MATT NAMED HIS BADGER AFTER ME!!!!!!!" But Matt tho " Badger! Badger! I want a badger! !!"

[@winters_angel]

5:30 "grr i'm a badger." OMG PLEASE CAN I JUST HAVE YOU

[@annabelle343]

matt's face when he said "IT IS A BADGER!"

[@baxtermortimer1550]

“Yeah I kept the badger. Badgers are cool”- the words we wished Matt Smith said