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

Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 bit.ly/BBCKZbinSub
Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wyhsz
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!
#bbc
All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the 'Are all programmes that are broadcast available on BBC iPlayer?' FAQ 👉 bbc.in/2m8ks6v.

[@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]

😄😆

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@nevah775]

Somebody get that badger a fez

[@marionbaggins]

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

[@NoelCarolyn]

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

[@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!!!"

[@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?

[@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

[@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! 😆

[@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

[@DarkComet360]

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

[@TheWiseCollector]

He ain't dead my dude

[@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"

[@calamityquentin]

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

[@Priceless201]

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

[@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.

[@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]

😆😆

[@IsabellaBiddy]

Why is matt so adorable?

[@MegaGermanShepherds]

He’s a badger! Karen confirmed it!

[@Deathlygunn]

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

[@_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

[@rebekahlara1330]

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

[@WildfurMedicineCat]

Matt is literally an overgrown 5 year old omfg

[@TheSneezingAnouki]

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

[@Lizzygotstyle]

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

[@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

[@sterredezeeuw3325]

"badger badger" "he gets nothing"

[@demonsrun425]

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

[@SophieHartstein]

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

[@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?

[@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)

[@isa-belva]

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

[@willdixon8416]

+SHAHIA BELVA Ha Ha

[@iblame_nargles]

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

[@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

[@GoGalaxy]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@bigwingedkuriboh]

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

[@matiasignaciopaezgodoy8000]

"oh my god it is a badger" lovely

[@heisafraid]

Watching this because i miss charlies videos 😢

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Arthur looks GORGEOUS in a beanie and glasses😍.

[@TheAnimefreak2001]

I wonder why Matt keeps badgering people.

[@musicrox115]

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

[@brubur7777]

3:48 my new ringtone XD

[@mancam2267]

i died xD

[@caityhinds]

+Brubur #hornsolo

[@GergC]

This still warms my heart to this day

[@GergC]

And to this day

[@xbigsoup]

DAMN ARTHUR US FUCKING TALENTED WITH A KAZOO SHIT

[@Simmlex]

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

[@LindaTook]

OTTERS?! SERIOUSLY MATT? XD #WHOLOCK

[@minningjh]

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

[@islaythejabberwokky]

Arthur is practically a pro at kazoo

[@JJ-zj2xr]

OH MY GOD ARTHUR IS SO ADORABLE

[@SilverBreeze1048]

Only Matt Smith would ask for a bloody badger

[@EmilyDiCaprio17channel]

Matt warms my heart. How can anyone not like him?!

[@hajirairfan9284]

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

[@claudiap822]

The musical performance was truly spectacular

[@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"

[@tlgames3294]

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

[@RGWProductions]

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

[@evaneatsbacon]

Inside Charles head: must keep in inner fan boy.

[@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.

[@thyme4horticulture564]

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

[@elianas1121]

I don’t know why, but the particular noise that horn makes has me in actual stitches.

[@amandakucsera]

it was so funny to me too, but my cats are terrifiedxD

[@vayyat4408]

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

[@PowerOfTheStorm10]

Matt Smith, a true Hufflepuff

[@paytonreese143]

Charlie your so lucky I would.give anything to meet and get to talk to all three of them they are my favorite actors and actress!!

[@peterpowis4145]

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

[@richardcoleman3425]

Absolutely astonishing! Wonderful video... Thank you so much for sharing... :)

[@lorettakoch9520]

"Oh my God it IS a badger!!" Matt Smith is adorable.

[@RubixCubist]

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

[@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

[@zmythos]

Aw man...this guy was awesome. I love how he totally didn't listen to Karen in getting Arthur's gifts... Arthur looked so happy to have a replacement kazoo! That badger should be the Doctor's companion.

[@JessLutoallofthegoodtimes]

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

[@zelt36]

Matt Smith, karate chopping things since 2010. XD

[@annabelle343]

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

[@tragiciansarah6203]

Matt and his freaking badger obsession, we gotta love him

[@heatherhattle4893]

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

[@dontakami]

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

[@mollyburn8999]

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

[@sophiad9680]

the music of charlie and arthur! good job guys!

[@whitehousesvc729]

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

[@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

[@SirLithen]

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

[@iMellac]

This video still do and for ever will make me happier than ever and ever and ever

[@nievestjames6206]

OMG that is so cool that you got to meet the cast I couldn't stop smiling the whole time

[@nicolaturner8999]

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

[@h0lly_blue]

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

[@melododie]

This is so wholesome, I love it.

[@TVDFreakJulieB]

The jamming was on point! Had me cracking up!! Hilarious - loved every second of this video!! :D

[@ellicooper2323]

I’ll bet Arthur drove everyone nuts with his one man band.

[@issluka]

the freestyle was tooo good

[@BowTies4483]

This video makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and I love it! :DD

[@tektite0]

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

[@kareenCabloozer]

I couldn't stop smilling .

[@everfabulossa]

matt's happiness at 5:20 is priceless :)

[@priscillateo1691]

Matt and Charlie are so delightful!! And Matt is a big kid really. ❤️

[@richartedigital]

I loved the video! Everything was funny, especially the instruments performance, it cracked me up!

[@odesseymoonscott5516]

My inner fan girl is screaming and can't breathe