The Eighth Doctor Recalls Gallifrey | Doctor Who: the Movie | Doctor Who

[@E101ification]

Not only is McGann an overlooked and fantastic Doctor, I actually think Grace is an overlooked companion, too.

definitley

[@joshdixon0266]

Agreed

[@ThePsycoDolphin]

Absolutely. They have great chemistry. Every time I see her stay behind at the end I just scream "No! FOOL! Go with him!". I almost wish they'd produced a seriese with them.

[@infinitemonkeytheorem4327]

@@ThePsycoDolphin this movie was actually a pilot episode for an American based version of the show but no networks picked it up so there was plans of a Megan series

[@Cptjackjacky]

She's no Charley, but I wish we could've seen more of her.

[@sirswagger4204]

He so clearly wanted to play the Doctor much more than in just a film.

[@thegrimmretails3777]

They wanted to do a whole series but he didn't want to have to relocate his family to Canada.

[@malcolmmorin]

I'm glad he got a few chances on screen and an entire chance in the Big Finish series. But it would be amazing to see him have at least one series depicting him during the start of the Time War.

[@xxxCrackerJack501xxx]

@@thegrimmretails3777 I thought because the movie failed projected ratings for American audiences per an agreement with Fox so a series wasn't ordered and the BBC had to wait until the rights completely reverted back to them to make a new show on their own (which was the 2005 series)

[@DemetriusSorvo]

@@xxxCrackerJack501xxx Philip Segal, the producer of the movie, had lied to the BBC about the film being a back door pilot. Fans were told this at the time and so have always believed it to be so. The truth is that Fox had never intended it to be anything but a movie of the week. The movie did not do poorly. In the UK it did very well, in the US it did respectable considering that it was put up against the finale of Roseanne, which was the most popular television show at the time. Had it done better, the most we would have likely ever gotten was a movie or two more.

[@xxxCrackerJack501xxx]

@@DemetriusSorvo That's really informative, thank you, I wish things would've been different since a sequel or perhaps trilogy of TV films giving McGann's Doctor a full arc would have been great

[@rn4372]

this is the moment in the movie where im most dissapointed that they never made the series with him as the doctor

[@DoctorDodge]

Have you checked out his audios, at least? He's amazing in those. :)

[@NateSean]

It would have been a series but Paul McGann didn't want to relocate his whole family to Canada.

[@angusdunican]

More that it tanked in the states going out against a landmark episode of Roseanne

[@bruhfeld9600]

@@angusdunican and look at Roseanne now...

[@cameronjosephvideos5942]

Although after seeing the premises for some of the stories they planned they kind of dodged a bullet

[@TheOneWithTheHair1]

The way he runs at 1:14 always makes me laugh. He looks like a kid in a toy store. I wish Paul McGann could have his own series!

[@ThePsycoDolphin]

It's so Troughton'-esque as well. It's like you can see the former doctors bleeding through, which is the mark of a great actor who gets the part.

[@louiswindsor7334]

This is the doctor in a nutshell awe inspiring speech one second and acting like the biggest kid this side of gallifrey the next

[@MeleeHellBot]

It's so incredibly tragic how this incarnation starts off with almost child-like wonder and a sense of adventure and by the end of his life, after Charly, Lucy, his great grandson Alex, Bliss etc, he's become so jaded but still clings on for dear life, the life of the doctor and when he fails to save Cass, reality sunk in that the Time War is something he can no longer ignore, and that the universe no longer required a Doctor but a warrior. Out of all the incarnations, the Eighth Doctor has lost the most.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

Almost every doctor throughout the history of Doctor Who has/uses a particular item on his person that's iconic.... Patrick Troughton with his recorder, David Tennant with his glasses, Tom Baker with his jelly babies, Matt Smith with his fez, Peter Davison with his celery, Sylvester McCoy and Colin Baker with their umbrellas.... If Paul McGann had stayed on for more than one story he would've probably used that magnifying glass!

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

Or his shoes (which fit perfectly, by the way)

[@julieeverett7442]

1st had his walking stick, 3rd his cape, or his car Bessie, Tom also had his scarf, 9th you could say his leather jacket!

[@jamesdeerwood146]

Wasn’t Matt Smith more associated with bow ties?

[@livinghistory9701]

9 could be the banana?

[@vullord666]

A number of Doctor’s used glasses. The “brainy specs” as 10 called them (in the 50th 10 and 11 even praised each others). I’d say for tennat it was more the sandshoes, or magic flying hair. For Matt Smith it was DEFINITELY the Bow Ties; he wouldn’t shut up about them. The fez was more of a one or two or few time thing. It was more something he really wanted to wear, that no one else let him. For Peter Capaldi he’s got a few options. Not so much in series 8, but in series 9 onward it’s between the electric guitar and sonic shades. For 13 it’s probably something inconsistent like her character. I mean 1d and barely noticeable like her character. Or maybe something really convenient to the plot that doesn’t actually really have any depth or real substance like her companions. I’m sorry the writings just so bad.

[@amaterasuXrising]

The little running thing he does at 1:13 is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen.

[@jmcfar03]

HalfPastEleven Probably where the future doctors get it from

[@CeticWales]

The "These shoes....." line for me was when Paul McGann clicked as the 8th Doctor

[@aijahnaebyrdcannon9070]

CelticWales No I Think you Mean The 10th Doctor!

[@CeticWales]

No, Paul McGann was definitly the 8th Doctor

[@critzcraig3901]

@@aijahnaebyrdcannon9070 Are you feeling alright lol

[@BrotherTree1]

McGann was one of the best Doctors ever. And this was just in one movie. Imagine if he went through a series or more. He'd could have been the greatest Doctor ever.

[@maxredjasper55]

We were robbed! He should've had his own series. I know he's in the audios, but the tv show needed (needs) him desperately

[@DarksaberForce]

He should've been the War Doctor.

[@joshuareynolds23]

@@DarksaberForce no I absolutely disagree him as the doctor who fell and, became the war doctor is perfect. And, if you listen to the big finish stuff. He was running around for a good long time before the night of the doctor and, his official entry into the war as a combatant. Not to mention how awesome john hurts big finish stuff was. Talk about chefs kiss. Seeing the doctor go through all the same actions he would have taken had he not abandoned his name but, then condemning himself for it was absolutely brilliant and, of anyone in british history deserved to be the doctor its definitely John Hurt. Hell his story teller series he did was so phenomenal I still watch it with my kids.

[@kennyjo06]

If I don't see him in the 60th anniversary special,I'm done lol

[@eichelbergergary]

John Hurt's War Doctor audios are incredibly underrated. If the character is interesting -- and he is --the audios are a must to more fully grasp the story of the Time War and the evolution of the Doctor to meet the challenge of the Time War. And 8th doctor's evolution to the darker character in itself is interesting as a story especially with McGann's light-hearted doctor undergoing a massive change as the reality of the Universe crashes in on his psychological makeup profoundly. Big Finish has done a remarkable job in filling in key elements of the story of the Doctor and the Time War. Great stuff. @@joshuareynolds23

[@mephostopheles3752]

I actually really like the Eighth Doctor. Wish we could've had more of him. I'm at least glad they accepted him as an official Doctor.

[@JZBelexes]

No exaggeration, this was the moment that made me think to myself, "Yes, THIS is the Doctor. And THIS is the Doctor I want to cosplay."

[@lwanco1018]

You and me both, I'm having a hard time finding shoes for it though (I'm a girl so finding mens dress shoes that fit is annoying). Part of me just wants to do it barefoot with the John Smith toe tag.

[@claudius3359]

​​@@lwanco1018awesome idea with the tag!

[@wikiwelshrowlands3197]

Never even entrained watching this. As I never really seen him as doctor but even just after this clip I was totally wrong and he is definitely doctor who.

[@The_Glitchy_Fox]

So much love for 8 in these comments. We all wish there was more of him. Could've been one of the best Doctors to ever grace our screens

[@AndrewChapman]

I think the Eighth Doctor loves his shoes.

[@timelordadventures7777]

yyeah

[@hungrydragonvsfrightendhob7799]

He's right there with the Third

[@dayschange2]

Indeed. He inherited that trait from Three.

[@oliverasensio9429]

Whatever gave you that idea?

[@AndrewChapman]

@@oliverasensio9429 lol

[@mattwho81]

So sad to think that it was this version of the Doctor who saw the Time War start.

[@MrAnonimususer]

ToastyCrust tom and genesis enters the chat

[@cytra7435]

Its very debatable when the time war starts I think the events of Genesis of the Daleks and Remembrance of the Daleks lead up to the Time War as the Dalek retaliation

[@cytra7435]

And then the master coming back to life after being executed was the final straw

[@seanathans103]

@ToastyCrust "accidentally"

[@MrGreaves]

God this cheery doctor went through some shit.. just listen to big finish ahaha

[@ZidaneWarner]

1:10 Out of all the moments of the 8th Doctor....This is oddly the one that made me fall in love with him.

[@annie-4984]

same here ❤️

[@Griwhoolda]

...and here.

[@cameronjosephvideos5942]

You can see he's been through a lot by Night of the Doctor. Here he's so lively, joyful and energetic. There's still an element of that romance and excitement still there in Night of the Doctor but he seems far less jovial.

[@Maeve_Rose]

less jovial but still very capable of it. he grew sassy.

[@androo6473]

God the Eighth Doctor’s personality is so interesting, his is like being adventurous and want nothing but peace

[@GaiaKirace]

Eight is so adorable!

[@alphahalk9405]

and Ginger!

[@TimeLordParadox]

+Alpha Halk His hair isn't ginger in this. The wig that was made just looked ginger in certain lighting. Had this gone you a series Paul McGann likely would've grown his natural brown hair out.

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

He's just so charming!

[@alexanderwalker3906]

That little run on the spot he does before he runs offscreen singlehandedly put the 8th Doctor in the number 2 spot of my favourite Doctor

[@Griwhoolda]

Which begs the question....

[@doctorzelda756]

the music is so beautiful here

[@Lythgoemania]

This is my favorite scene of the movie. Paul Mcgann became the doctor here. I wish he would have had more screen time.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

"I'm with my father while lying back in grass..." RED grass to be exact!

[@KasaiWolf07]

I love Grace's reaction to the Doctor. No matter what incarnation he either leaves people baffled or angry.

[@gabrielleleach1064]

"A meteor storm, and then the sky above us was dancing with lights!", My favorite line from 8 😁

[@NutzPianoPlayer]

"These shoes, they fit perfectly!" The Doctor's enthusiasm. Loved that part.

[@theeighthdocta2485]

These shoes! They fit perfectly

[@thechannel3715]

Hi, Doctor! Do you have a vacancy in the TARDIS?

[@theeighthdocta2485]

Actually I do

[@thechannel3715]

The Eighth Docta Can I come? I hear the Plains of Enchanted Songs are lovely at this time of the year.

[@theeighthdocta2485]

The Channel Oh no, no, you stay in the TARDIS, and don't mess around with that panel or I'll dump you on the furthest planet I can find

[@theeighthdocta2485]

The Channel Sorry, that was my alternative personality which you just saw, my Paul McGann personality

[@LibertyBridgeProductions]

I’m so gutted. he insanity captures what a modern doctor should be effortlessly in every scene. He’s an amazing doctor. I wish he had better material.

[@Batarrow22]

Yup the perfect balance between old and new.

[@LibertyBridgeProductions]

@@Batarrow22 he’d be great coming back

[@evenflow5491]

1:06 not only the music but McGanns performance in specifically this moment is so beautiful, goddamn everyone was pulling for him to be the Doctor long term. He deserved so much more

[@cutephantomJCAGdoll]

"THESE SHOES! THEY FIT PERFECTLY!" love that line

[@charliequinification]

I'm a Classic fan and read the EDAs. This scene just so sums up Eight so amazingly.

[@PhillipRottingham]

The Eighth Doctor is just so adorable in this scene. 🥰

[@horaciosi]

This is one of two times the humor in this movie felt Doctor Who-ish. The other time is that scene with the police officer. Grace: "He's....British." The Doctor: "Yeah, I suppose I am."

[@neptunestardust]

God the energy that 8 had, forget 10 or 11. if only Paul had been given a series. its still not too late now

[@djemn18]

Eighth Doctor needs more love

[@JoeLawson-po8zp]

He has a real childlike innocence and sense of wonder in the beginning. In Night of the Doctor he's still trying hold onto that but the universe around him is broken. The Time War ruined his life.

[@bananatiergod]

Don't forget that this Doctor lost AT LEAST four companions, either by them dying or leaving him, and that's before the Time War even starts. Poor guy did not catch a break.

[@Planet360YT]

I personally do not think there's anything wrong with this movie

[@thegrimmretails3777]

I don't think anyone seriously does.

[@anneb799]

Oh please let Russel make a Spin-Off with the 8th Doctor! There is so much potential and we certainly are in need of much more content of Paul McGanns Doctor! He´s great at the Big Finish Storys, but to see this energetic doc on screen again would be a blast!

[@rebeccarebeccaa2515]

I remember liking his eyes. He has such kind eyes.

[@JamesPlaysGames95]

it really grinded my gears when i saw day of the doctor and War Doctor saw 10th doctor kissing Elizabeth and he asks "does this happen a lot?" I dunno! why dont you ask your previous incarnation -.-

[@DarthRushy]

Same here. The Day Of The Doctor should've been called the Day Of The Continuity Error.

[@comicraider]

DarthRushy In all fairness, the War Doctor HAD been in a massive war for god knows how long, he might have simply forgotten. But then again, this is Steven Moffat we're talking about ^-^

[@DoctorDodge]

Be fair: in all the companions he knew, it was JUST Grace (and possibly Benny) he kissed in hundreds of years, TECHNICALLY Charley as well, but...well, the reasons for that were kinda gross, and not in a sexual way.

[@comicraider]

Oh I know that much :P but since the movie is canon, I find it odd is all.

[@carucath97]

+JamesPlaysGames95 Capaldi seems to have gone back to an asexual type Doctor, so I don't think his romantic side is specifically a linear thing

[@Allronix]

Thirteen reminds me so much of Eight. So very sweet, so very kind, talking so very fast that they trip over their words, can't quite get their thoughts in order, started so cheerful and thirsty for fun and adventure...and they end so very broken and kicked in the teeth with a burned Gallifrey.

[@thecoolman7375]

she is basically a mix of 8 and 10

[@Allronix]

@@thecoolman7375 Too nice for Ten. Ten had a mile wide nasty streak. But Five and Eight equal Thirteen?

[@Ringo924]

I really love the way The Doctor describes Gallifrey in this scene. It’s just so wholesome

[@alexandertelson3713]

*1 incarnation later*

[@andrewhall6479]

Talk about a pleasant surprise. He just sounds so giddy when something pleases him ^^

[@maxredjasper55]

Paul McGann seriously deserved his own series! Hell make it three series! He's my favorite Doc

[@montelhelem8707]

Yeah I'm pretty sad when they brought the show back they started with the 9th instead of the 8th.

[@TheWhoEditor]

Say what you will about the TV Movie, this scenes shows how McGann could've been a great Doctor is they did go on for a series. Just him talking about Gallifrey combined with talk of his shoes puts a smile on my face.

[@OldVideos2223]

This is such a magical scene! "A meteor storm, the sky was dancing with lights!!!" was the moment Paul won me over :)

[@Davesoft]

Surely the correct answer to 'where is Gallifrey?' is 'dunno, sounds welsh'

[@DoctorRedivivus]

Just as well those shoes fit, when one considers how much running about is required!

[@swiftbird4846]

Happy Birthday to the legendary Paul McGann. Here’s to the future and here’s to the possibility of a spin-off series starring the Eighth Doctor.

[@gbrl2574]

He is a lovely doctor in a bad time, poor 8th

[@SteveCowlishaw]

If I was Russell T Davies, I would've gone for McGann instead of Eccleston. Eccleston was good but they should've given McGann a better chance first.

[@DarksaberForce]

Moffat didn't even want to give Paul a chance to play the War Doctor after Ecceleston declined.

[@markportwood4045]

The best Doctor Who, ever. Like a boy and full of life.

[@kobeangelesdamelio]

Somehow Grace has more personality than Yaz

[@busterkeatonsbriefs]

"These shoes they fit perfectly" - Because for some people, small, beautiful events are what life is all about.

[@Loizeus]

the little run at the end is hilarious - reminds me of Tom Baker post-regeneration.

[@nateowen1064]

This moment is so whimsical just like the Doctor always is

[@GloboGeekTV]

I like to think 10th sayed good bye to Grace too. Because he says he did that for all he's companions

[@ashleyspratlin1811]

THEY FIT PERFECTLY.

[@dawnguy842]

Man, Paul is just amazing as the Doctor, bring him just for 1 season

[@ronaldnelson6692]

I'd like to see them do something with how the time war starts. Maybe something like the Doctor started it by accident.

[@thedoctor2042]

I still have those shoes..

[@malickfan991]

+The Doctor I hope you at least change your socks from time to time Doctor...

[@thedoctor2042]

+#Bacon?? Well I am very busy, so you can't blame me.

[@iKillerZombie]

But your the Sixth Doctor so you technically haven't gotten them yet

[@dennistheconstitutionalpea6174]

Wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey.

[@georgeg.1066]

The Doctor So, Doctor, how does it feel to have a hole instead of a wiener ? Because you changed gender, if you remember.

[@SuperFan02]

They never gave this guy the credit he deserves. Paul McGann is a fantastic actor, and could’ve been the best Doctor. Even though they never game him another movie, or an entire series he earned,, he’ll always be among my favorite Doctors. What a fantastic man.

[@LintIsReal]

Its a crime Paul McGann didn’t get more screen time.

[@E101ification]

Paul WAS a brilliant Doctor, his brief time on screen and the Big Finish audio series that he's STILL making...

[@DJsaxby16]

God, we were robbed of such a good Doctor.

[@JamesPlaysGames95]

Classic doctor who Gallifrey: greys Movie: colours and meteor showers New who: ORANGE EVERYTHING

[@joshbessey9647]

This is so Cheesy American 90's, I love it!

[@mspeter97]

God I wish we had him longer. He's really cool

[@palblue]

“These shoes! They fit perfectly!” Me when i fit in my formerly oversized shoes

[@ghstudios5087]

Doctor: These shoes fit perfectly!! Grace: 👁️👄👁️

[@travellerinthedark]

Watching this 3 times in a row to celebrate 9 days till the 50th anniversary, also Paul McGann's birthday :)

[@d466mcnion6]

The 3rd and the 8th Doctor are united by one thing *shoes*

[@Raftors]

and the same logo ;)

[@dansteam2]

So we've had the 3 Spidermen together. The 12 Doctor met the 1st, and many more before. Surely Mcgann can BE The Doctor again. At least one series, please x

[@timrob12]

Again one of these moments where Paul McGann changes subject and suddenly starts talking about his shoes instead of Gallifrey. That's what I love about his Doctor.

[@skaro85]

Would of loved to have seen a whole series of this. He was a great Doctor.

[@smartstuf1026]

The way she looks at the screen as he runs off is so funny😅

[@rachelleach1472]

1:12 that little run! He's so cute I can't even 😂😂😂😂😂

[@macshordo4]

McGann is absolutely fantastic at his speeches Also love the Star Wars-esque soundtrack

[@dyno017rhino]

The music in this scene is so magical, I love it. Wish I knew what it this type is called, because I've heard similar tracks before in other films.

[@Kreptyne]

it is such a shame that Paul McGann didn't get more screen-time, he was brilliant

[@LuigiaTV]

Goddam why didnt the eight get a series I love this Doctor

[@marylovesdavidcook]

LuigiaTV low ratings that's why.

[@bitofeverything860]

I know he's probably still high on regeneration energy, but seeing the Eighth Doctor so childish and full of energy is so different from the more subdued and sometimes grumpy version I've seen in Big Finish and Night of the Doctor.

[@LiamCatterson]

This moment was to me the birth of the Eighth Doctor. And I (his understandably reasons) will be upset he never brought Paul back even for one season

[@valmid5069]

River Song: I killed, loved, and married my sweetie, the Doctor (wink!) 11th Doctor: *Believe me, that wasn’t my first love interest rodeo (Dr Who the Movie flashbacks)*

[@SamuraiJedi7]

It's interesting to see how much the Eight Doctor feels like the 10th and 11th Doctors in this scene.

[@garrbearwon]

"Where are my shoes? I must find my shoes."

[@eli_berdugo04]

We need to start a petition for them to release an _actual_ Blu-ray of the movie rescanning the original film

[@BuckShockley13]

I think, in a better timeline, this would have been the moment that made people fall in love with the Eighth Doctor. Sharing a tender memory of his childhood on Gallifrey is a far cry from what modern Doctor Who would do, but it makes him so endearing both to Grace and the audience. And he has the same enthusiasm for his shoes that he does for a beautiful meteor shower.

[@anje93061]

Well, Paul could make an appearance in a jubilee paradox episode, especially before or during his dark moment when he regenerates to The Warrior who are replayed by Gary Oldman.

[@Ephisus]

There's got to be a way to get more of McGann's doctor commited to film.

[@guigo879]

“ you may be the result of some weird genetic experiment” ohh boy...

[@FarronOfHouseFarron]

Let's not go there..

[@redsoxcometh]

Damnit who told McGann to actually put in effort? Going to throw off our whole aesthetic.-BBC

[@DarthRushy]

I still can't believe they made up a whole new Doctor with no previous screentime because Moffat thought audiences would be confused by a Doctor who only had 1 movie of screentime.

[@geekymarianne]

Russell T Davies was the one in charge (and making such decisions) when Doctor Who was brought back, Moffat has only been running it since the start of the 11th Doctor stuff.

[@antonydandrea]

Diamond Song He is talking about for the 50th.

[@JamesPlaysGames95]

but what about night of the Doctor? at least they showed him in that.....however, if you only watched new-who(without doing research), then it would be more confusing. xD

[@DarthRushy]

JamesPlaysGames95 They could've just said "this guy came right before big-ears. Got it? Moving on." instead of making up all this stuff about hiding a version.

[@DakNJaxter]

DarthRushy I would have liked to have seen Paul McGann in the role of the War Doctor too, but I also loved John Hurt's rendition. I've also been considering what it would be like if Paul McGann carried on into NewWho instead of Eccleston, or what it would be like if the Shalka Doctor had been canon, since I thought he was awesome too. Still, what we got was awesome. Might as well be happy with it. Maybe if we're lucky, they'll do another "Two Doctors" story down the line, like they did with 6/2 or 5/10.

[@harleyhartley3168]

I will never trust anyone that hates this movie

[@theradicalginger3060]

Such a pure joyous child at heart yes these shoes fit so perfectly and trots off ❤

[@vampiresquid2635]

This film isn’t great in many aspects but I’ve got to say this is one of the best scenes in all of Doctor who. It’s so beautiful and joyful and it makes me smile so matter how many times I see it Paul mcgann was amazing I wish he had more time

[@vampiresquid2635]

On screen that is, I’ve read many of the eda books and listened to quite a few audios :)

[@SometimesCreator]

When the shoes fit perfectly:

[@DoctorDodge]

If you haven't listened to his audio series, you should definitely check it out. Because you are quite right, he is great here, but in the audios, he really proves himself to be the best ever. :)

[@PeterWhiteheadViola]

*that moment at the end of the clip where the 4th wall is slightly broken*

[@oliverasensio9429]

Happy birthday to Paul McGann!!!🎉

[@MJN_SEIFER]

He doesn't even remember who he is yet, and he already fits in as a form of The Doctor, in my opinion. I'll admit I've only seen the new version, but I can picture Paul acting like this (especially at the end when he's excited) during the Doctor Who I watched, and fitting in fine had he been The Doctor during any of the new show (I know he was in a webisode.) I'll have to watch more of Paul to be sure, but he really does seem like The Doctor to me.

[@jackpfurlong]

0:42 “Maybe you’re the result of some weird genetic experiment”... The Timeless Child liked that.