Doctor Who: Sylvester McCoy Reads The Stonehenge Pandorica Speech & Talks Sonic Screwdrivers

7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy talks sonic screwdrivers & reads the Stonehenge Pandorica speech during the Bit of a Chat w/ Ken Plume panel at DragonCon 2011.
As promised, this features master camera video from the event.

[@boradis]

He got darker near the end of the speech, echoes of his chessmaster Doctor. Legit chills.

[@NarwhalGiggles]

reaction to eleven's screwdriver: priceless

[@UnchainedEruption]

Best part is he said the same line they used on the show without intending to.

[@SoundtrackofGaming]

I love Sylvester Mccoy so much. He genuinely seems interested in the fans, and isn't afraid to do that in front of all those people. Plus Radaghast.

[@tomnorton4277]

I'm glad that Sylvester got a big role after Doctor Who. The unfortunate thing about playing the Doctor is that, unless you're already a massive star like John Hurt, you often get typecast after doing it. The younger Doctors have time to break out of typecasting but Sylvester's no spring chicken, so I'm pleased that Peter Jackson gave him a shot at a role outside of the show.

[@sarahnadeofpoetry]

@@tomnorton4277 I think the Doctors have a much easier time of it, though, since Big Finish is always waiting in the wings (feverishly rubbing their hands together, excited grins on their faces) to invite them in for MANY audio adventures down the road. They'd never be wanting for work. That said, I agree with you. To his credit, Sylvester was an accomplished actor who even performed as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company before Doctor Who, and that sort of clout surely helps one to keep working, even if it means going toe-to-toe with the likes of Sir Ian McKellen.

[@Drakelx55]

Omg I just noticed... When he pulls out the Sonic screwdriver in the middle of the speech, HES HOLDING IT BACKWARDS.... AGAIN XD (Some things never change XD)

[@KPJohnson85]

"And say to the other Doctor's 'mine is bigger than yours!'" LMAO, that's so much funnier because of how in the actual special Tennant accuses Smith of "compensating" because he has the bigger sonic. :P

[@No-hl4qm]

Coincidence? Or secret reference? Who knows...who knows

[@RunaboutLP]

He actually gave me chills when doing the speech. He's a really impressive actor. He was also one of the funniest people I've seen.

[@danielhaire6677]

At the end, McCoy was definitely back in character as the 7th Doctor at his coldest. Reminded me of when he was threatening the Daleks in one episode from his tenure. Any villain with a brain would have left the system.

[@ArchangelUriel2]

Agreed. He definitely was getting back into his stride around "Just remember who's standing in your way." From that moment on, it was ALL Seven, reminding us just why we shivered when he was introduced after the whole revelation with the Valeyard during Colin's stint. And yes, with Seven giving that speech, even Daleks would be going "Not worth it. He knows something we don't. We know when he's bluffing. He's DEADLY serious, right now."

[@danielhaire6677]

That's because the last time the Daleks called the Doctor's bluff, the Doctor blew up Skaro.

[@JKolman1179]

Basically a microcosm of the Seventh Doctor here. He starts out light and airy and gets darker as he proceeds. Well done.

[@BudCharlesUnderVlogs]

3:26 OMG HE PREDICTED IT!

[@Drakelx55]

when it happened in the 50th I was like OH MY GOD Sylvester he, made that joke, oh my god xD

[@MoxStash]

Moffat probably saw this while writing the 50th

[@tomimpala]

'longest' joke in the show!

[@JamesCPotter13]

It's not ME saying this. Who is? I can hear it coming out of YOUR MOUTH!!! God that's such a Doctor sentence.

[@MathewBoyle]

I never knew Sylvester McCoy was such a big kid so funny lol

[@ravakahn]

You should see the blooper reel for his episodes especially 'Survival'

[@TemDMindu]

It's really not a Seven speech, either - and Seven got GREAT speeches; the master of talking the ill-tempered into despair and fear. Done in-character, he'd be unsmiling and grim the whole way through rather than just at the end, his face on every ship's screen - The Doctor is speaking, not roaring, perhaps even whispering, but absolutely none of the aliens doubt for a moment that he WILL find a way to make the rest of their days DARK. ...When the stars go out, ask Seven what he's been up to.

[@TheAcydikeen]

Tem D'Mindu UNLIMITED RICE PUDDING

[@KermineTheFrog]

I don't know why McCoy got so much hate. he was one of my favourites!

[@emilysmellfox4784]

TheLonelyTrooper Everyone thinks Matt is the good one but the 7th is the real gangsta tho. My fav tho tbh is the 8th doctor.

[@KermineTheFrog]

1 Boiled Cabbage I like Matt don't get me wrong, but McCoy is the coolest

[@thewandererslibrary9928]

Captain Kezz it’s not McCoy that’s the problem he was a wonderful actor the problem is that during his time the bbc was putting out lame stories

[@CliffLewis28]

Sylvester is marvelous, so was his Doctor.

[@tardisglitch547]

@@emilysmellfox4784 I love matt since I grew up with him because he wasy first doctor. Sylvester is lovely and is an awesome doctor and so is Paul mcgann I gotta agree

[@laticsprem]

Mc Coy's Doctor seemed to be hiding a dark secret,I would have loved to see how that played out.

[@BudCharlesUnderVlogs]

Look up the Cartmell Masterplan and read the novel Lungbarrow.

[@laticsprem]

thanks,I'll do that.

[@twentyonechemicalpilotboys2793]

'I'll tell Paul you said that,' lol

[@livinghistory9701]

The final line "let someone else try first" gave me chills.

[@IamaMrE]

I'd like to see him read the Rings of Akhaten speech

[@SteveRudzinski]

Sylvester is one of the best Doctors. The writing in his seasons were rough but I LOVE Sylvester himself as the character.

[@Kodanikage]

I wish all the doctor would have a go the Pandorica speech

[@CliffLewis28]

I'd love to see Capaldi have a go at it.

[@CaptainKirkDiggler]

5:10 The 7th Doctor has a GREAT take on this scene (and I can literally see the storyboard and the scenes in my mind. 6:07 Other Doctors have nailed parts of this speech but... this could have EASILY been written specifically for McCoy.

[@TheAcydikeen]

I still cannot get over the absolutely FANTASTIC way he rolls his Rs 😂

[@Vailover4ever]

Sylvester McCoy is really funny and he did a fine job reading the Pandorica Speech. Wish I 'd seen more of his doctor.

[@PennTankerGuy]

"No weapons (worth a damned).... *Bzzz*" I laughed so hard at that.

[@DravenGal]

Totally different take, and equally as good.

[@KylePalloOfficial]

I can really imagine his doctor at stonehenge making that speech - and really in all of the revived series episodes. Just shows how even though the doctor's face and personality change all the time he really is the same person.

[@MichaelJW72]

If his doctor had made the speech, The Doctor's enemies would have huddled up and said " forget this , he's probably got a bomb for us down there."

[@TheBrokenMadMan]

Michael W or maybe some kind of Time Lord WMD

[@Kopalex23]

3:26 Wow! They actually used that joke in the 50th anniversary.

[@jeannieshaw890]

I loooove the way McCoy rolls his rrrrr's

[@guyhenry8680]

The feeling JNT had towards the sonic screwdriver is how it really should be, especially in the most recent series'. This is one of the few things I like about JNT.

[@angelofmusic997]

:D I haven't watched McCoy yet, but just listening to him right now, I think he's absolutely hilarious. In the words of nine, "This is absolutely FANTASTIC!"

[@Mayunholdup]

This makes me want to check out some of his Big Finish stuff. After I wrap up with 8's stuff in going to give 7 a run. From everything I read, he was one of the most unique Doctors....Sociopath like.

[@cicilys6944]

"I walk stiffly nowadays." XD

[@thegabrielhyde]

That said, 'All your silly little guns' reminds me of Seven's famous sniper speech.

[@W0LV1E45]

I feel like Seventh won't have to finish the speech since his enemies are already gone out of fear.

[@NickPiers]

"When I pull this out, I can say 'Mine's bigger than yours!'" What's funny about this line is that's exactly what Smith and Tennant did when they showed off each other's sonic screwdrivers.

[@rorschac009oo8]

03:20 MOFFET RIPPED HIM OFF!!! :o ( 50th anniversary special reference)

[@NeaEmrys]

not really

[@davidwinkle2818]

The actual speech starts at 5:05

[@Solarn40]

This was quite awesome, if for no other reason then because it was interesting to see how differently two Doctors who took inspiration from the same actor (both McCoy and Smith based their characters heavily on the Second Doctor) interpreted the same scene.

[@Reyna604706]

lol This video here, inspired someone at Hal-Con 2013 to get Peter Davison (5th Doctor) to say the Pandorica Speech :) I uploaded it in case anyone might like to see it

[@livinghistory9701]

Thanks!

[@dylanshadowstar9779]

this sounds weird but doesn't McCoys voice sound like an older version of moffats voice

[@McInsane]

I love these nuwho readings from classic doctors.We need Tom reading some of 9's lines.

[@AnnMarieRogue]

I think that McCoy did a very good reading and I think his doctor could have pulled off this though his personality was different from Matt Smith's Doctor. But the doctor I want to hear the Pandorica Speech from is Colin Baker because I think this speech fits his Doctor perfectly.

[@annelettesummers6573]

I absolutely love McCoy! He is absolutely hilarious

[@TheMsLourdes]

I'm fully behind that. I think Tennant's would be amazing but Eccleston's would require a trouser change directly following... And Tom Baker... That would be the one I am most interested to hear :)

[@Fredbob392]

McCoy was such a great Doctor, I really need to watch more of his stories!

[@cybermenonline4522]

3:25 Did Sylvester just predict the day of the doctor?

[@EvaPilla]

OMG, i still haven't watched the classic who stories, but after watching this, I just want to go locked myself for a month and catch up with all that!! Sylvester McCoy is AMAZIING!! I mean, I love Matt doing this scene, but Mr McCoy wasn't bad at all!! So many wonderful actors and performances await me...

[@tardistime6857]

You don’t mess with the seventh doctor the darkest doctor

[@Tiasdaa]

I tried to count how long he can just sit still for doing nothing and just listen what that interviewer is going to say AND THE RECORD WAS UNDER FIVE SECONDS. That man is like some adorable little kitten who's excited about everything he's just able to see. :D

[@pacifistattack]

Who do I get the feeling that Sylvester McCoy and john barrowman would get along perfectly?

[@julieeverett7442]

I dont think John could keep up with him!!

[@yrtneStniaS]

6:20 R''''''RRREMEMBAH!

[@una_10bananas]

He's such a funny guy love him XD

[@AlaskaRS]

Watching the interviews for actors who have played the Doctor really shows how incredible these guys are. Most of them are just as enjoyable to watch as themselves, as well as their portrayal of the Doctor. This video made me laugh :D

[@MeGusta151]

McCoy reminds me of my grandpa and its great!

[@zachclawges6932]

Okay but the fact that Sylvester McCoy's joke about 11's screwdriver was actually used in the 50th 😂

[@SwordMaster515]

That was amazing :D

[@NickPiers]

I loved his version. He absolutely gave his own version of it.

[@arniebunny]

At one moment he scared me to death with that. Brilliant.

[@AdamRawlyk]

Just realised that day of the doctor took inspiration from this panel XD 3:22

[@delta9685]

I can imagine him pointing an umbrella at these ships.

[@TechGamer-pq1gu]

Lol if it really was the 7the Doctor doing that speech he would be much more believable compared to any other version of the Doctor.

[@Gubbywubby]

I am going to watch all of Sylvester McCoy's run just because of this one video.

[@parodysam]

Possibly my favorite classic doctor. Either his, 4th, or 2nd.

[@Quirky_QF]

That bit with the sonics had me cracking up. He just seems like a great guy to hang out with.

[@SuperhappyMrFoley]

He would have been amazing had it not been for the awful writing he had to deal with..

[@kellyu.2587]

That was amazing! So different from Matt's Doctor, and yet there was something similar about them. Must be that magical something that each and every Doctor special. :)

[@daph98]

This was brilliant but Matt is way better. This script was writen for Matt's version of the Doctor and because of that no one could be better tgan the original. Same way, Matt couldn't be any other Doctor than the eleventh :)

[@tylernass6263]

I always wonder what episodes would be like if a different doctor were in it, this satisfies at least a bit of that curiousity

[@shaunlilan]

I watched the movie recently, yep, they blurred it. Ah, Sylvester.

[@derry667dingo]

Like this lots. I've seen another version on KZbin but this is longer (with some wonderfully witty retorts from Sylvester McCoy) and much better quality. Very nice indeed.

[@Kellihiss]

2:02 i dont think ive ever laughed as much as i did when i saw that XD

[@ametrinemoon]

That's cracking!! I agree, get all the doctors to do it!!

[@snreynolds91]

My favorite classic doctor.

[@VintageBeauty1313]

I love hearing this speech done by other versions of The Doctor!! I really love Sylvester McCoy!!

[@HeathCamp]

Oh I love Sylvester! Especialy love his reactions to the sonic screwdrivers!

[@johnmoraites6020]

the man's fucking Brilliant. his doctor would be a mega star today. no doubt

[@NateSean]

You made the comment nine months ago, so I don't know if you've gotten around to it, but definitely watch Sylvester McCoy's episodes if you can. I started Who with Matt Smith and went all over the place, finding the DVD's whenever I could. And off all the old doctors, I absolutely fell in love with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred.

[@1TFA]

I love Sylvester McCoy he makes me laugh so much and He did a good reading of The Pandorica speech as well :-D

[@tattmaniac73]

Gotta admit it, I joined in the applause when he did the Pandorica speech.

[@annwags]

He is a Scot. He is very intelligent. And amusing.

[@neknamirrem6315]

McCoy really was an underrated doctor!

[@christophernathan7498]

I love this man! Truly one of the most under appreciated Doctors. His performance had such depth to it

[@amydiddle0317]

Best actor ever XD I love Sylvestor.

[@laytonspuzzle]

It sounds a bit off, but A: It was written for an incarnation of the Doctor with a completely different (Well, not COMPLETELY different, but fairly different) personality, and B: He was reading it for the first time. He probably didn't even see the episode. And he was still brilliant.

[@julieeverett7442]

I know and he is still brilliant. But there is one thing the new who fans seem to forget. The classic who doctors were BEFORE the time war, they may have had some very dark adventures in their times, but they dont have the trauma of double genecide. They are quite innocent by comparison

[@jjhartwell99]

I would like to hear Jon Pertwee do Colin Baker's "Power mad conspirators!" rant. Oh well...

[@julieeverett7442]

maybe we can ask his son to do it. Not quite the same thing though!

[@Drakelx555]

Omg XD Sylv has a wonderful sense of humor :)

[@dianawagner2668]

I watched him during the original broadcast of his episodes, and despite any criticism, I still think he is brilliant! There is room in the Doctor Who mythos for different types of personalities, and in the continuity, he was a good transition from Colin Baker's portrayal (I love Colin as well, met him in person and he was absolutely lovely). At any rate, cheers to all Whovians and all of the Whoverse! Allonsy!

[@xerofyme]

thank you kind sir.

[@swordseye2]

Yeah, I think he did really well considering it's the first time he's ever read it and it was actually almost how his Doctor would say it. If he had time to read it through once beforehand then I think he would've done it easy as anything.

[@0GallifreyGirl0]

I had no idea he was this funny. Really great.

[@kingofpointless]

If you're a true fan, you'll love all of them.

[@acefilms1992]

"...It was a sunny day in england, I think it was the only one."

[@DavidNicholson101]

Geez, he was hilarious!!! Laughed my head off at the woman under there bit. BTW, brilliant reading of the Pandorica speech.

[@regishel]

If he (7th) keeps doing these awesome great performances better then any doctor, I might reconsider calling the 4th doctor my favorite! XP

[@Friendswobenefits]

The more he plays with the sonic, stabbing the moderater and what not, the more I think "holy shit, he is the Doctor."

[@DaveTravelsthroughTime]

He does such a fantastic job with this speech one of my fave doctors

[@timrob12]

McCoy's version is better than the original.

[@FunFilmzProductions]

he's aged SO MUCH but still has that youthful presence about him

[@AFUFreeman720]

"oh hullo miss, how long have you been there?" ilol'd

[@wintermoons1215]

@DoctorWho50Years i totally agree! get every Doctor we can to read the same epic speech or bit from the current series. It would be amazing for comparisons sake!

[@AmaranthOriginal]

It's also worth noting that this was written with Matt Smith's Doctor in mind. I can't separate McCoy's reading from McCoy's Doctor, and I can't picture him doing this speech. It's bound to taint your observation.