Doctor Who at the Proms - Doctor Who Theme Tune - BBC Proms 2010 - BBC Three

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Doctor Who theme tune played by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Ben Foster and the London Philharmonic Choir at the BBC Proms 2010. Doctor Who Prom hosted by Karen Gillan (companion Amy Pond), Matt Smith (the Doctor) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams).
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[@johnmh1000]

All respect to Delia Derbyshire. An unsung heroine of all things wonderful in electronics. When she played the original Dr Who theme to Ron Grainer, he said "did I write that?" She said "well part of it".

[@damianwhite504]

very humble and now it is probably one of the most recognized pieces of music

[@videowilliams]

Hardly unsung these days, though. She was mentioned right up there with the composer in this clip.

[@johnmh1000]

@@videowilliams That's true - I worked at the BBC in the 70s & early 80s, visited Maida Vale Studios several times and went past the door which would have led to the Radiophonics Workshop. Alas locked up and seemingly deserted.

[@tomassoejakto]

They spared no expense in the music department during 11's run. This is the most majestic and energetic versions of Doctor Who's theme by far, and I LOVE IT! It has been my ringtone ever since "The Eleventh Hour" 😇

[@madgeordie4469]

A survey carried out in 2012 showed that the two most recognized tunes in the UK were the Dr Who theme tune and the Thunderbirds march.

[@brettwentz1020]

and now i have to search for the thunderbirds march. USA here

[@Psychicqueen]

I still get chills when I hear the 2010 version. Definitely by far my favorite reincarnation of the best theme ever.

[@monke.2191]

Televisions ultrilism of themes

[@shadowofchaos41]

I am really sad there wasn't a Dalek

[@Eliphas_Leary]

Gaming 4 Life(Tylerman) Eggs....

[@leewhitworth9142]

Eliphas Leary Stir...

[@miguelsanchez496]

Nate...

[@anthonyat2401]

Wot, with all them stairs!

[@andyadams2853]

Gaming 4 Life(Tylerman) I think it’s because there’s only a few people they use, who change outfits through the evening

[@NthDoctorWho]

[manly tears] That was beautiful

[@NthDoctorWho]

***** I like hugs, hugs are good [hugs]

[@solairemusic]

+lunablancaist but... but... what about bowties? T_T

[@solairemusic]

***** True, but bowties are cool too.

[@NthDoctorWho]

***** NYEH HEH HEH!

[@solairemusic]

***** Eh.. well... I like bowties better.

[@clarinetchum]

Not sure why everyone dislikes the Middle 8. It's the best part of the theme, aside from the DO WE OOOOO

[@Konym]

I'm not sure either, I like it a lot.

[@JessCaron]

Adam Schwartz What is the Middle 8 exactly?

[@Konym]

Jess Caron Google it, it's too difficult for me to explain.

[@clarinetchum]

I always called it the "swashbuckling" section... Does that make sense?

[@Konym]

Adam Schwartz I think I understand that.

[@MegaWayneD]

Nice that Matt Smith mentioned Delia Derbyshire - she still wasn't named in the credits even though Ron Grainger wanted her to have as much credit for the theme tune as he did.

[@cellsinter-linkedbladerunn4643]

Mega are you still here after 11 years😊😊😊

[@eversotardis8595]

That was probably one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard.

[@danimations7942]

Try the 8th doctor's theme!

[@skyrtvoid0987]

even almost 60 years later this is still one of the most magical opening themes ever

[@Sploooks]

0:58 The Goosebumps start here.

[@smoothskinnnn]

I thought I was the only one XD

[@G.S.Productions]

Hang on tight! This is going to be a bumpy ride!

[@i_kemp_bush9523]

When you turn a phone box into the most iconic tv mode of transport ever

[@TheHPExperiment]

Truly the greatest show on television. Welcome to the family, Peter Capaldi!!!

[@jarjarcinemavideos280]

Only in this small island could such a sound be created

[@DarkfoxTamamo_21]

I was only 8 when this happened. Now I'm 21 when the 10th anniversary of this version came out it was my 18th year living. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE THIS!!!!

[@kimce48]

I, my friend, need to go to one of these because these are indeed cool.

[@makato_yuki1523]

Ah your profile pic is of one of my least fav doctors

[@kimce48]

Ewan Summerville that's awesome, who's your favorite Doctor?

[@weebweeb3516]

+Kim Irwin Omg the way you said that and your profile pic together in dying 😆

[@danielrussell5687]

Now that's what I call music.

[@MondySpartan]

Now that's what I call Timey-Wimey music

[@octopathtimetraveler5881]

Daniel Russell couldn’t agree more

[@G.S.Productions]

DAMN STRAIGHT!

[@christoperjaime]

Sí

[@calo4027]

this is the best theme tune, also I can't get it out my head

[@ChloePrice92]

I had a massive grin on my face all the way through this. BBC, I love you.

[@neilclark2245]

when Murray Gold updated this he gave it guts, that's why it's so good

[@SamildanachEmrys]

I'm not even a big Doctor Who fan but this rendition made my spine tingle. Amazing.

[@priscillateo1691]

Matt was not my first Doctor but He and Murray Gold is my ultimate. This brings tears for 11 and Murray.

[@AstoundingCameron]

all those kids in the audience and not one of them scared by all the aliens…because they can see the TARDIS

[@SuperJammygit]

This should be great Britain national anthem

[@aprilr4418]

Well I cried how about you guys?

[@weebweeb3516]

Lol I get it

[@bitizen2311]

Remember crying? Nevermind

[@LiamMusicPerson]

This is a giant slice of epic pie, with a sprinkling of slightly nerdy costumes, but they still do the trick!

[@JESK2985]

"Do you mind not farting when I'm saving the world?" Yeah... wasn't childish at all back then...

[@imfsresidentotaku9699]

Using one contextless line to justify a sarcastic comment about how “childish” the show was? Yeah… not dishonest at all…

[@Gggmanlives]

Siiiiiiiick Also Matt Smith best doctor

[@tinytantrum99]

Got to disagree. David Tennant for me and especially with Rose

[@aczero1989]

Donna is so much better!

[@tinytantrum99]

Andrija Nikacevic I loved Donna's character but the doctor and rose relationship is wonderful

[@keiraayisha6931]

David tennant :D

[@dr.bright9362]

Gggmanlives nope,nope,nope David tenant ftw

[@greyjackal]

I love the change in key in the full version.

[@OfficialJamesParker]

Since you asked, NO, you're not the only one who sings along to the Doctor Who theme.

[@ethalinia]

I agree- Tennant and Smith are my personal favourites, but I think all three Doctors since the revival have had their qualities

[@elenabasile1432]

I listen this in loop for 1 Hours i love doctor who matt Smith karen gillan and arthur darvill 😍😍😍

[@anAngryHamster]

Why can't we get an official release of the concert recording? And no, that chopped-up version on the Christmas Carol DVD doesn't count.

[@ZMOGfilms]

i love it how the composer turns around at 0:17

[@monke.2191]

😊

[@priscillateo1691]

Always gives me tingles. Epic theme song! And I miss you Eleven, so much!!

[@coolaboola1046]

An amazing piece of music that deserves this full orchestral version. Listened to it five times before this comment and probably a lot more afterwards. LOVED IT.

[@erikas.8352]

Oh man it must be amazing to hear the theme song live like that!

[@davidsewellclarke4103]

As a kid i used to watch Dr Who from behind the sofa as soon as the yetis came on , once off the screen I'd sit on the sofa .

[@sheevpalpatine1105]

who else waited for Daleks? xDD

[@derp_707]

Thomas S. YES THEY SO SHOULD OF HAD THAT

[@JugglerLou]

No ramps probably. Darn!

[@transformersfan8923]

They actually were there, they just waited for their symphony to appear

[@ikweetvannixx]

This is by far the best version, the drumfill at 1:27 is so incredibly epic...

[@fridayyy.2102]

1:30 my favourite part

[@melozanob]

This is so pleasantly emotional to me

[@otonabluee]

Wheres the freaking Weeping Angels?!

[@patrick42h]

Well, I hope someone is keeping an eye on them.

[@otonabluee]

Patrick Proctor I *saw* inside that pun.....

[@MasterViseOMG]

Too many open eyes

[@Hunter725R]

Hah, where are the Silence? ...anyone?

[@otonabluee]

Alexander Büchler Totally unrelated. :/

[@Scottydont66]

loved the Christmas episode!

[@Allthegoodnameswent]

I get goosebumps EVERY time!

[@ruksarahmed1569]

Legendary. The 10th and 11th Doctors were the best. ❤️

[@FirstLast-md3ix]

somehow this reminds me of Eccleston. ;( i miss him already!

[@nathanstyles275]

What do you mean already? It's been ten years??

[@IronHawk96]

Rhovic Cinco He was absolutely... FANTASTIC

[@ninteney9777]

Yea i miss him too. He was great and could express so many emotions with only a gaze! The way he sometimes looked at Rose gave me chills because you could see the love the Doctor had for her... Truly a fantastic actor.

[@octopathtimetraveler5881]

Rhovic Cinco yep. I miss him too. :-(

[@Onemadmax]

That was freaking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Nightshade134]

Take me to England! Take me to the Doctor!

[@Scottydont66]

Goosebumps!

[@21ghostwolfpiltssb9]

I need to go to this with my friends because this is so awesome!!! :) ;)

[@WaterBottle1998]

Over 50 years of pure brilliance all came back to me.... I mean I wasnt alive for most of it but I've seen it all and really made my day :'D

[@localcryptid42]

Anyone else crying?

[@mr.enderman5201]

BeepBoopGrace me here

[@davidviel2982]

Valle decem Proms

[@Ian.Ian_BoBian]

and deaf.... but mostly PROUD MY PARENTS RAISED ME!

[@randomist92]

matt smith has a really nice voice its just great

[@nelsondawson9706]

is it just me or does anyone else wish they had a conductors baton

[@HydrusBlack]

Sounds so much more epic like this!

[@tainayuki9588]

Quarentena e eu aqui assistindo a abertura da melhor serie do mundo ❤❤❤❤❤. Ansiosa para a próxima temporada

[@matheusdosanjosoliveira4915]

♥️♥️♥️

[@jamesa.fitzpatrick1566]

Jeez remember when the show was this fun?

[@Doctorwhoenjoyer]

1:30 *1963 style heroism intensifies*

[@minecachair]

I took my ten year old twins to this-they were huge Dr Who fans but I wasn't particularly.What a treat! The one who enjoyed it them most though seemed to be conductor Ben Foster who never stopped smiling,laughing and dancing around the entire performance.

[@stripeytoesocks]

i watched the whole prom on the bbc's i-player, and wow it was good, i wish i'd been there it must have been totally mind blowing for the kids!!

[@eoingodfrey3068]

Awesome Cyberman, moves like the one in the show!

[@yeezusyhrist]

The Voices! THE VOICES!!!

[@BritishAlienCompany]

Oh the energy, oh the love, oh the beauty! Doctor Who is gorgeous! A wonderful show and the theme tune completes it! xx

[@yelloweagle]

How could you not like the show when it has such epic music ?!

[@tf2whackyengineer]

@retrocommercials Yeah. The middle eight needs to be added to the TV theme. I also love the addition of the chorus in this performance.

[@KainZeuxis]

They missed a major opportunity to have the conductor use a sonic

[@charlaCHAOS]

Holy crap. I just got goosebumps.

[@FearlessOdin]

who else would rather watch this than Star Wars

[@wardedthorn6523]

FearlessOdin 6780 You mean the show, or this performance?

[@marzuqahmed218]

FearlessOdin 6780 with how bad the lasted movie was yes.

[@jmkproductions7292]

FearlessOdin 6780 it depends if we are talking about the entirety of the starwars universe or just the 10 movies but then again are we talking about music

[@octopathtimetraveler5881]

FearlessOdin 6780 I practically watch this more than star wars.

[@octopathtimetraveler5881]

TheProGamer 75 solo? Sounded bad.

[@mullaoslo]

EPIC! Best theme. Song ever!

[@CeepSake]

I loved it. A friend invited me. I screamed while Matt was talking so I don't think they put that night on air :( Oh well!! MEMORIES

[@Mystycmynd]

Nothing but chills, absolutely fantastic!

[@ronnyebner5495]

THIS IS AMAZING! I almost cried.

[@TANKTREAD]

Great theme composed by Ron Grainer. Oh Karen Gillan, so smokin' hot..

[@Onemadmax]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@TheGreatFryMaster]

I seriously want to be a cyberman for halloween

[@mango5717]

AHHHH MY BOY I MISS HIM SO MUCH

[@TrunteFlunk]

Sounds great! I have River saying "Hello Sweetie" whenever I get any kind of message :D

[@Ryerton1]

Love the choirs!

[@bellalysewinchester]

The first time I ever heard this, after hearing the series 4 theme for such a while, I was like "WHAT HAVE THEY DONE???" Now I listen to it, my heart gets all fuzzy and I swoon, thinking "Oh my goodness, Doctor Who has without a doubt the greatest theme EVER!!! Murray Gold has stolen my heart just as any Doctor has!!!"

[@only1pirate]

They do a pretty good job. :)

[@nobudgetstudios16]

Y did this give me chills

[@AMEFilmMusic]

@PianoKwanMan There is a prelay track -- playing the pre-recorded synthesizer parts -- and probably a click track indicating the tempo, being piped into their ears. It's so they are all playing in sync with the prelay. It is also for tuning purposes (as well-guessed by @lighthousedreamers).

[@Brain4Zombie]

I think that even tops the Star Wars theme.

[@chunglebung8988]

British equivalent

[@MeinGott1947]

Please tell me I'm not the only one that sings along to the Doctor Who theme.

[@Creud]

guess daleks are too expensiv

[@alo61997]

they have their one one

[@catserver8577]

Well that took a terrifying turn right off the bat.

[@SpockBorg5]

i swear the new version of the theme sucks

[@speedy692]

The best Theme Tune in the Galaxy.

[@eternal2onepiece]

This music is out of this world...

[@sarahtheequestrian47]

Would've loved to seen it live!

[@disneydescendants2747]

I will love it

[@hannahpitkin2778]

This gives me the tingles. Like, my whole body tingles. I love this. I am a Whovian, and God bless The Doctor! 😍 😱

[@raccoonboi2878]

This gave me chills this is a great song.

[@c.hawker7605]

Still amazing in 2021

[@NayvieNoir]

This would have been the greatest thing to be a part of, whether I got to be in the band, one of the actors in costume, or just in the audience.

[@Hanternos]

Amazing!

[@yssing]

It is such a great theme!

[@qwerty1332]

this is so good

[@ladymorgaine76]

Got to love the music!