Which Doctors Are Returning in the 60th Anniversary?

[@NotAGoodUsername360]

It would be hilarious if Eccleston does get a brief cameo where Nine takes one look around, says, "No thanks, I prefer being on my own!" and leaves before anyone can say anything.

[@FirstLast-is9xe]

That would be perfect!!! 🤗 Love him

[@nigelwalker6103]

That would be funny.

[@mwilton1511]

A bit like the Hugh Jackman cameo where he told Xavier and Magneto where to go in no uncertain terms? :)

[@easyfruitz3656]

That would be fantastic

[@deeznuts23yearsago]

Him and rose just walk past frame and he says “eh not this time”

[@ollytomlinsonmusic]

I either just wanna see Peter Capaldi or Paul Mcgann, yea id be excited to see Matt Smith and David back together, however we've seen them together already, also I wanna see RTD write for Peter

[@youknowyouwanttoo6359]

I Agree! I Really Want To See Peter Capaldi Return! He Was My Absolutely Favorite! He Literally Was The Doctor! And I Would Also Like To See What RTD Would Do With The Him!

[@DWFanChanKor]

Huge agree on McGann. 8 needs more screentime. 12 will be the cherry on top if he appears👍

[@mikaelastefkova]

I really wish we could see 12th Doctor written by RTD 🥺

[@ShaunakDesaiPiano]

I want to see Christopher Eccleston - why is no one mentioning him?! He probably won’t come though…

[@Rohan-iq6zb]

we need jodie to come back some time so she can actually be written well and not like a stereotypical woman

[@Kleineganz]

As for the Classic Doctors, I think it would be a lovely homage to his father if Sean Pertwee donned his father's velour suit and cape and portrayed the 3rd Doctor. He looks so much like his dad, he could pull that off very well.

[@adventurekitty1016]

That would be interesting.

[@lexecomplexe4083]

The third doctor is so underrated and Sean Pertwee would do wonderful

[@selinawalsh9075]

I think he's said he doesn't want to do that. Wanting to keep his father's portrayal his father's.

[@Kleineganz]

@@selinawalsh9075 Yeah I get that, but he'd make a lot of fans happy if he did. Even if just a brief cameo. He looked fantastic when he dressed up as the Doctor for Halloween one year.

[@nigelwalker6103]

Michael Troughton would be a good choice to do a cameo as the second Doctor. He has taken over doing the voice of the second Doctor for Big Finish.

[@Jake_Broer]

Capaldi's Doctor was a darker/more serious take on the character, imo. I would love to see his regeneration interact with Tennant or Smith and try to cope with their banter/silliness.

[@bananaboy4947]

I don't do banter I'm against banter- Peter capaldi

[@thejumbokomodo6405]

This is the same doctor that played an electric guitar wearing shades on a tank in medieval times, not sure about him being that much more serious than his predecessors 😂 personally I think every doctor has their dark and silly moments, it's part of what makes the character so interesting.

[@robtymec2642]

From what I recall, David Tennant strongly hinted in an interview that the fans only know about him and Catherine returning because they had to shoot some location footage. That a bunch more people are coming back that were shot indoors so the public didn't get to see them.

[@chriso5507]

I hope we get McGann- he's just so goddamn good, and was robbed of his shot. He definitely deserves some time.

[@billayars4932]

I always thought they should have done a “time war chronicles” series with Mc Gann. Nothing says Doctor Who needs to be a linear timeline, quite the opposite really.

[@daviniarobbins9298]

He certainly is a good Doctor for Big Finish. Really liked the alternative universe ark, Monthly range #51 is excellent.

[@Deathtroopers09]

@@billayars4932 they have that already

[@ronaldnelson6692]

@@billayars4932 Think that would be cool to give McGann his own series and maybe show what started the Time War. (Maybe it was one of his incarnations by accident.)

[@KipsterMc]

I'm glad Big Finish allowed him to really shine (and I do mean shine), McGann absolutely needs another chance on TV, aside from a minisode. In fact, just give him his own series, maybe have it be one or two seasons, just so we can get proper on screen McGann

[@alexacdc1234]

In 2016 Sean pertwee was forced to say no to a doctor who Cameo due to his Gotham contract but said he was 100% opened to a future cameo and the only reason he turned them down was due to scheduling conflicts. After reading that I’d say his chances of making an appearance as the third doctor have gone up

[@lexecomplexe4083]

It is inevitable. Resistance is futile

[@davidhamilton6612]

They could recast the 3rd Doctor by using Jon Pertwee's son, Sean, given how much the son looks like his father.

[@TheExpandedWho]

i’m pretty sure Sean doesn’t want to do that.

[@davidhamilton6612]

@@TheExpandedWho, maybe not, but has he even been asked if he would like to do it, as a tribute to his father?

[@AnnieWarbux]

I thought that exact thing. I think fans would more than accept it!

[@brianedwards7142]

@@AnnieWarbux Jon was and still is my favourite Doctor (yes, above Baker hashtag blasphemy) I would be thrilled if Sean took the role but I can understand his reluctance, Jon Pertwee didn't just hit his marks and recite lines he was always a bit of a lad. He was a real life spy in WW2. Check out the 1953 comedy Will Any Gentleman which also features William Hartnell but Jon does a great turn as a feckless brother with the gift of the gab to stuffy bank teller George Cole.

[@KipsterMc]

He even dressed up as the 3rd Doctor for Halloween one year, and the resemblance is insane. If he were to want to return, he would most likely nail it

[@sh-spectrum409]

I’ll admit straight away Capaldi is my Doctor and I’d love nothing more than to see him return, but I’m also nervous that if he does he’ll end up stealing the spotlight because as he’s previously shown he can just bring it in a way that can’t be brought by any other actor who’s ever portrayed the Doctor currently.

[@russelledwards001]

Yeah well pertwee is my doctor so I’m screwed aren’t I?

[@sh-spectrum409]

@@russelledwards001 What about his son, Sean Pertwee? He looks similar to his father.

[@vullord666]

@@russelledwards001 Eh, the 50th did it. Heck the five doctors did it when Tom Baker didn't want to join. He can still "canonically" appear without being their story wise.

[@vullord666]

^^This. For me Peter Capaldi really just felt like the DEFINITIVE Doctor. Not to say other actors haven't been fantastic, but Capaldi didn't just feel like his own Doctor. He felt like all the Doctors almost constantly plus his own Doctor in a perfect mixture that turned his performance into what felt like the LAST Incarnation of the Doctor. He's like the alternative Timeline version of Tom Baker where Baker watched Doctor Who for fifty years as a super fan before bringing his own gravitas to the mix. We were spoiled by Capaldi way too soon for way too little time. Even before Chibnall's I had no idea how the show could continue after the Doctor Falls. Missy realizes that too late she wasted her life before a prior regeneration wouldn't let her decide to stand with the Doctor. The Doctor falling to the foes that forced his first regeneration after deciding to fight to buy strangers just a little more time. All I needed was for Moffat to have let Davros die peacefully in the presence of his greatest enemy whilst asking if he was a good man (still genuinely believing he was right, but wanting recognition from the one that disagreed with him most). Moffat nearly wrote the perfect ending to the show. Even Twice Upon a Time. The first Doctor being inspired by his final Doctor to be more than just an explorer and observer (directly leading into the second doctor who was a lot more proactive in fighting against antagonistic foes and interfering to protect) beginning the cycle anew. Meanwhile the final Incarnation of the Doctor finds peace in learning his past self also struggled with changing. He doesn't decide to regenerate, but not out of frustration and anger out of changing, but out of peacefully realizing his time is over.

[@thatdognotthepuppy5809]

Nah, David Ten-inch is stealing the show as always, Capaldi's appearance would mean nothing in comparison.

[@DerekScottBland]

Yeah, I met Eccleston earlier this year and asked him about it. I said "I assume that with Davies back that you're done with Doctor Who again?" He said he most certainly was because he could never trust Davies. He didn't go into detail and I didn't ask, because it's his decision and we have to respect it.

[@Brixxter]

Capaldi deserves more. He was a brilliant Doctor but aside from just a few episodes he didn't get much opportunity to really shine in the role. You can tell Moffat was already kind of burnt out at that point, I want to see something fresh with Capaldis Doctor.

[@damienhine1861]

It'd be interesting to hear your new predictions now we've had The Power of the Doctor

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

I really want to see Sean Pertwee take on his father's role as the Third Doctor. He looks so much like his dad that I have to question whether Jon Pertwee REALLY had a son, or if he just got cloned! And the Third Doctor is my favorite of the Classic Doctors, so it would be great to see him return, even just for a special (though I wish they could somehow make it more than a one-off).

[@The_Blue_Otaku]

Who do you think chould pull a good recast for Patrick Troughton's Second Doctor

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

@@The_Blue_Otaku I don't know. I haven't had the opportunity to see much of the Second Doctor, and I haven't come across anyone who jumps out at me as perfect to take on the role. The Third Doctor is the Classic incarnation I've seen the most of, and is my favorite Classic Doctor, and I've seen Sean Pertwee on things somewhat recently, so I drew an easy parallel considering his uncanny resemblance to his father. On the other hand, I did see someone just tonight who I think would be excellent as the First Doctor, but they already have someone that is nailing it, so that's not needed.

[@lexecomplexe4083]

Jon Pertwee is a Zygon duplicate of Sean Pertwee who had his memory wiped so he now thinks he's just a regular human like Oswin

[@robertfoulkes1832]

@@The_Blue_Otaku Reece Shearsmith. Played Pat Troughton in "An Adventure in Space and Time".

[@The_Blue_Otaku]

@@robertfoulkes1832 Not gonna lie he looked more like Moe Howard from the Three Stooges then Patrick Troughton

[@JAProductions494]

I feel like the Classic Doctors could return if they either do a Curator or give some timey wimey explanation for their age If so, the 80s Doctors would phase back into the role perfectly because of their years of BF (if they want to do it at least) Either way, this was a great video. I love how you actually looked at it more logically instead of just saying “I would like to see this and this”

[@christianwise637]

They did something like that in "Time Crash" to justify the Fifth Doctor looking much older than he should've done, I don't see why they can't do something similar in the event that one of the other Classic Doctors makes an appearance

[@leejohnstone4663]

Well William Shanter is reprising his iconic role as Captain Kirk for Star Trek's 60th anniversary. He'll be 93 years old so what excuse has Russell T Davis got for not including the remaining classic Doctor's for Who's 60th anniversary?

[@KipsterMc]

@@christianwise637 Funnily enough that's probably the only time they explain past Doctors looking older. Classic Who just rolled with it

[@FlamesAndShadows]

Umm. o_O Having seen several roles, mainly of older Tom Baker, before and after finally getting around to watch the Fourth Doctor's run, and that includes the 50th Anniversary's the Curator, got to say he gets better or even at least bit memorable the more nostalgia you have. Point is, he's not a win all substitute for all Classic Doctors combined, the way his character was in media prior to New Who, really hope it won't be just the Curator for 2 minutes this time round.

[@leejohnstone4663]

@@FlamesAndShadows William Shanter is playing in one of Star Trek's 60th anniversary episodes. He will be 93 years old. So Russell T Davis and the BBC has no excuse in bringing back the remaining classic Doctors for the 60th anniversary episode

[@julesgoldstein634]

I still would like to see a scene set on Gallifrey. A group time lords worriedly discuss the situation. From the back of the room, a familiar voice rings out and proposes a solution, simple but totally inappropriate. The Doctor turns towards the voice and sternly commands. "Not now, Maxil".

[@krounos1]

Matt Smith at least can fit in at any age he wants. The 11th is one of the few Doctors to die of old age so really they can slot this in at any period while he's on Trensalor.

[@msthalamus2172]

So... my gut is to say "I don't want Whittaker in the 60th," but my problem was never with her. It was with Chibnall. I think it would be interesting to see how well RTD writes her part. I think he'd clearly do better than Chibnall. It would be good to see what Jodie can do with better material.

[@SwampKryakwa]

I want to see her come back just for her character to be reedemed by writing her well

[@thompson9400]

Don't sit there and say it's not about her it is you know it is it's because she's a woman and I hope they bring her back just to just to spite you

[@SwampKryakwa]

@@thompson9400 wat

[@msthalamus2172]

@@thompson9400 Either you didn't read my comment or you're just trying to stir the pot because it amuses you to spin people up. Either way, I said "I think it would be interesting to see how well RTD writes her part..... It would be good to see what Jodie can do with better material." Clearly my comment was criticism of Chibnall, not Whittaker. Also, interesting that you invoked sexism as my motivation, given that it's clearly not possible for you to know my gender or anything about my gender politics from this comment. (I mean, the MS in my name *might* be a clue....) As an aside, I don't know about you, but I'm not nearly egocentric enough to think that Jodie would be, or would not be, involved in the 60th simply to either spite me or to please me. Let's just hope that whatever RTD plans for the 60th does justice to Doctor Who as a whole and that we both find it enjoyable, without the need to wish spiteful things upon one another.

[@vinnie-chan]

That kind of naive, what he could do with an already ruined character in couple of minutes?

[@geradkavanagh8240]

The return of the series in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston was dark and awesome at the same time. His attitude was shrouded in mystery from the start and left a hint of a heap of gaps to fill.

[@nejdalej]

I'd love to see a return of the Valeyard. It's such an interesting idea to see a future Doctor as an enemy of his current or past self again. Either that or recast Patrick Troughton or Jon Pertwee as that hasn't been done before x

[@daviniarobbins9298]

I think a multi Doctor series might work. By that I mean each Doctor gets their own contained episode with a linking ark linking all episodes leading up to a finale episode where all Doctors meet up similar to how Big Finish did it in The Sirens of Time where each 30 minute episode was one doctor and they all meet up in the final part. So maybes in episode 1 you have the 9th Doctor, episode 2 the 10th doctor, episode 3 the 5th doctor, episode 4 the 11th Doctor, episode 5 the 8th doctor and episode 6 all previous Doctors. Have them all companionless. Even have something like Key To Time. Anyway, that is an idea.

[@gilliankew]

Matt Smith definitely coming back. David Tennant let it slip when he and Bernard Cribbins were joking on the last day of Bernard’s filming.

[@stevenedwardmaylott6078]

It’s interesting with Matt Smith. There was a time when being the doctor was like that the peak of your career really . But the thing with Mark he was relatively at the beginning of his career career so he’s really going on to sort of do a lot and a lot of of the high-profile stuff as David Tennant. But I think with Matt his roles in the crown and especially now being in house of dragons I doubt he’s got the time to to go back to Doctor Who. Ironically though if if there’s ever an actor who could go back to Doctor Who at any time of his life career it’s Matt because his doctor was the only one who grew old.

[@tacobowler]

Jodie’s only possibility of showing up would be a cameo similar to Smith’s cameo in Deep Breath.

[@weepingdalek2568]

That would only make sense if a companion is carried over

[@Brixxter]

@@weepingdalek2568 The Doctor could also leave a message for himself

[@Blackpallyboi]

I know it would be difficult but, I think an intersting ida for the 60th could have been a multidoctor season. Instead of an episode with multiple doctors we could have each episode featuring a returning doctor on a standalone adventure and maybe by the end of the season we see that the adventures each doctor went on help solve the overall conflict, maybe then at the end there could feature multiple doctors.

[@gm2407]

This would be the way to do it. But I think Big Finish have done similar things already.

[@theburghlar1392]

A cameo from some classic Doctors would be nice. Some old guys sitting on a park bench, fishing on the edge of a lake or similar.

[@fernboo2379]

When I met Paul Mcgann at York comic con, he said he would be there so he has my word

[@sanddagger36]

I really want to see Jodie under RTD's writing. I think a conversation between 13 and 10 would be perfect because they both really liked to rant. I agree having all the recent doctors in a row would be a bit much but as cameos it might be better. I also think having one of the older incarnations returning like Tom Baker did in the 50th special would be cool. My vote is for Peter Davidson. He could play a version of the Valeyard. I really want to see Capaldi return because he is such a great fan of the show, but I understand why a fan would not want to return after the Timeless Child. I think that the best way to have the story would be for it to start from 10's point of view as if it was a normal outing with Donna, only for him to run into 13. Then they band together to solve the mystery of why their streams are crossing. Since this 10 has not met 11 yet, 11 will try to talk like old friends but get stonewalled. It might just be a cameo before they realize he is not the doctor they are looking for. After that the absence of 12 becomes the focus. Randomly 13 just happens to mention she used to be a white haired Scottsman and 10 freaks out because he assumed she came right after 11. Once they realize who is missing the hunt to find 12 begins. If Calpaldi is unwilling to do a cameo then they could just have Nardoll or River Song or Claire do it. They get the missing info and solve the mystery. The ending should be Donna realizing she is going to lose her memories and asking for a trip to meet her future self despite the doctor pointing out she will not remember it because 13 obviously does not remember this encounter. She doesn't care and they leap forward to meet her adult daughter Rose who is ecstatic to meet her mom in her prime. When leaving tho, Rose hides in the wrong Tardis which turns out to be 13's and she has to witness her regenerating and from there the adventures of 14 begin.

[@alexpotts6520]

Let's be honest, I think a lot of us want 13 to be given a chance free from the shackles imposed on her by Chibbers...

[@b.carrie837]

No please leave her out.

[@darkhall8227]

I would love to see the 9th doctor return, i wish chris would change his mind

[@Boomer_Johnson]

I'd love to see Matt Smith or David Tennant take the role again. The show was never more successful than when Matt Smith had it but Tennant was brilliant and he was my doctor. I was pissed when I saw Matt Smith but by the end of his first episode, I was like David Who? Smith made the biggest splash in his 1st episode.

[@stormhawk3319]

For me Paul McGann would be the ultimate returning Doctor. He was the greatest Doctor never to have got his own series.

[@lexecomplexe4083]

Paul McGann is MY Doctor of the classic era (if you include the movie in the classic era.) He has such a gravitas and loveable candor that he'd steal the show on a heartbeat. If you don't include the movie in classic who, then I'd say the third doctor is MY classic doctor. I would absolutely love to get a special of just the 8th and 3rd Doctor bantering and bumbling through space and time

[@kevinpatrick6080]

Sean Pertwee is a virtual clone of his father in both appearance and voice (and quite a prolific actor). I'd like to see them give him a chance as the third doctor.

[@peterlenham3180]

Sorry, but Sean doesn't look or sound anything like his father.

[@caelandrada8422]

Capaldi is probably my favorite. I was introduced to the show with smith and tennant but Capaldi had a hype around him, at least for me. His doctor just gets more relatable as time goes on.

[@nicholasr6381]

His Doctor is the best by far!

[@MrCarrera28]

I reckon there needs to be a voice over at the beginning or end of the movie where the doctor provides an overview or perspective with a slightly sad or pensive tone, this would be perfect for Tom Baker whose distinctive voice would be a great introduction or wrap up to the special which would be a nice tip of the hat for classic who fans without needing to explain his age.

[@matthewsawyer4864]

The 60th Anniversary would be a good episode to see a few of the Morbius Doctors!

[@jonsumner5899]

Whoever we see will be great but I really hope somehow we can get River song back and now at the timeless child it seems like they're at least might be a possibility of giving her, her regenerations back

[@Idiotatwork]

Would love someday to see Sean pertwee appear even of briefly as his fathers 3rd doctor...he looks very similar now as jon did when he played the role

[@justice_productions_]

Mcgann, Tennant, Smith, and Calpaldi (with long hair.) maybe Jodi but we can honesty do without her. I can’t wait to see the new guy react to his past selves

[@jjk28141984]

At a convention in November of 2019 Nicholas Briggs was asked about Capaldi joining Big Finish and he said that there had of course been conversations but his direct quote was "I feel like he's still mourning the role." Paul McGann who was on the panel with him had a good laugh at that but Briggs insisted he was serious. The quote told me two things; 1.) The rumors of Capaldi being forced out seemed a little more likely and 2.) Capaldi will one day join Big Finish...probably.

[@jonathanwyatt6572]

To be honest I didn't complete the Thirteenth Doctor stories. The whole Timeless Child thing killed the whole uniqueness about the Doctor for me

[@ForeverSweetx3]

I love Capaldi! He's doctor was everything you would think the Doctor would be. Then again the 10th doctor is also what you would imagine the doctor to be. LOL

[@nactrumofficial5450]

David Tennant is officially announced as the 14th Doctor, and will have a few episodes as such before regenerating into Ncuti's 15th Doctor, officially kicking off the new series.

[@joshsobchak9902]

Trenzalore gives an excuse if Matt Smith ever wants to appear again

[@Pad929]

If the DoctorDonna is there, you will have a multi-Doctor story even if the others don't come back.😉

[@anthonygarbutt9686]

Matt Smith has been spotted for the 60th in the tardis

[@re9279]

Capaldi was in the 50th anniversary. I really hope he is in the 60th too as he is the best incarnation.

[@thegenx1980s-experience]

It would be iconic, if the 4th Doctor, Tom Baker ( my absolute personal favorite Doctor! ), made another cameo. Of course, by then he'll be 89, going on 90, on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 ( I looked up the day of the week for January 20th, 2024 ). Tom Baker is one of the oldest former Doctors of Doctor Who, still alive. It will certainly be a moment of silence day, in Doctor Who history, when the 4th Doctor, Tom Baker leaves us. Tom Baker was the Doctor I grew up watching Dr. Who with!

[@borinightmare]

Me too Gen X Music Channel! It'll be awesome to see if he could take up a cameo appearance or maybe he could appear as a mentor to the 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa

[@josefschiltz2192]

I think the Doctor will be played by Russell T Davies. "After all, I've always wanted to be in it. Quel dommage, Davros!"

[@shaunjp2211]

Timeless child should be written off as a dream nightmare of the master. So proper timey wimey episode reveal

[@b.carrie837]

Timeless child should turn out to be a bed wetting dream of a third rate writer who should have stuck to writing cat food commercials instead of this dumpster fire of a script version of a shit stain, and they should keep fake doctor Karen away from the 60th. Keep everyone happy.

[@darrentibbo6577]

they is two doctors listed for the 60th anniversary unless you forgetting the story lines. tenants doctor stated if donna was ever to remember her time in the Tardis or the doctor it would open the flood gates for Doctor-Donna. so since both are listed in the 60th show this is highly likely. But i would enjoy seeing the cloned doctor Jenny (The Doctor's Daughter) brought back. another idea would be to get as many that are willing to do the 60th show about the fob watch from the last episode of the flux, with the doctor regeneration every 5 minutes in order, those that are unwilling using archive footage of a few seconds trying to regenerate then moving too the next one.

[@horrourstories]

Has anyone considered Whitaker might re(de) generate into Tennant, and this might be an updated twist on The Dark Dimension, centred around 10 rather than 4?

[@RealPackCat]

Anything with Tennant will spell success. Anything without him will spell doom and failure. Doctor Donna for the 14th when she regains memories.

[@DCSMedia]

Honest to god I really don’t know what could happen. Ideally, any Doctor showing up would be great, but I just don’t know who could show up, and that’s quite exciting. I’ll keep open minded

[@Tejiknasten]

Capaldi and McCoy would be my two favourites to have back. They're great ⭐

[@saphironkindris]

I think Capaldi's doctor and Tenants doctor would be quite the contrast if ever they were on screen together. Capaldi is so authoritative and demeaning, whereas Tenant is free spirited and complimentary. I think Capaldi's doctor would try to almost control tenant's, treating him like a normal companion, with him being in charge of both people, whereas Tenant would just constantly be trying to cause a little bit of chaos, almost replacing Missy's role as the doctor's foil. I think Matt Smith would be most likely, but I'm worried about the fan reaction if it just ends up being the two of them. I think it would be best to include at least one classic doctor, although the number that could likely come back is rather limited.

[@tonytom5242]

Would be great to see them all together talking about River

[@NativelyBornAmerican]

Chris: I don’t play well with others. I’m not a team player.

[@tscarb]

John Pertwees son Has periodically dressed up like his dad… And he looks like him so that’s a chance

[@ronaldnelson6692]

The only classic Doctor that I can see being successfully recast is if they can get Sean Pertwee to play his dad, the 3rd Doctor. He did cosplay his dad once and he looked very similar to him.

[@benwasserman8223]

Actually, can we get a scene of Whittaker and Capaldi doing Odd Couple investigations? It would just be funny/aggravating for Doctor 12 to learn that his successor is far peppier than any of their previous selves (i.e. dropped the Time War baggage)

[@RealPackCat]

or just Whittaker falling into a volcano, no regeneration.

[@DevelKutta]

They could base much or all of the special around some kind of regenerative "metacrisis" that sees her interacting with the personalities of the previous Doctors, then they could totally use their current-age actors; they look older because they've been there the whole time, their knowledge their quirks and personalities, all shine through on occasion and most incarnations remember the previous ones.

[@GeraBrown]

A sadly cynical take. Doing a Five Doctors properly with this latest lot would really be exciting and create a huge buzz leading to a massive audience. And obviously RTD is the one to write and/or edit such a GOAT blockbuster event! 👍✊🔥🌟

[@samtheeaglescout1490]

It would almost certainly reinvigorate the fanbase.

[@GeraBrown]

@@samtheeaglescout1490 Definitely. ♥️

[@friday6448]

Chris has basically said he'd never want to do a multi-doctor story and he hates Russel, we already know David is coming back even if it's not playing Ten, i have no idea about Matt, Peter is a long shot since he has expressed dissatisfaction with the way he was treated since leaving, and I highly doubt Jodie will because she just left and has just given birth around the time of filming, so it looks like our best shots with just David and Ncuti, I'm also hoping for Paul, but I'm generally not expecting the 60th to be a multi-doctor story, more just having a not-Ten David

[@TrashMammal2002]

Chris doesn't hates Russell, don't know where you got that

[@descheers2217]

If you don't include any of the classic doctors then you're only celebrating the last 17yrs of Doctor who and not the whole 60.

[@daviniarobbins9298]

To be fair most of them are either dead or very old. Colin Baker is nearly 80, Tom Baker is just shy of 90.

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

Colin Baker is probably the hardest to explain given he’s gotten quite a bit chubby whilst you could just kind of ignore Peter Davison and Sylvester McCoy with their receding hairlines. Could they ask Tom to stick a chestnut brown wig on him to get around his gray locks?

[@yallitsfay]

Imagine the chaos that could be 10,11, and 13 all together.

[@TheGreatLordDufus]

Whitaker making a return is easy enough. Matt Smith did it immediately post-regeneration. Just leave a couple of points open for flashback-type scenes. Some odd looking moments in the centenary that make sense in the 60th. The only problem would Chibnall being screwing everything over in the set-up part. McGann would be great, of course, and if Nicola Walker is available do a screen version of Liv Chenka so much the better. Charlotte Pollard (no relation to Vikki Pollard) might be a bit hard to shoe-horn as a 19 year old and have India Fisher in the role. Being time travel it could be much later in her life rather than that Doctor's "current" companion. But the thing I still want more than any other piece of nostalgia is Susan's regeneration while Carole Ann Ford can still play the original.

[@chanceneck8072]

I absolutely agree with Capaldi. It's insane how much I love him and I miss him.

[@mrjadversary]

12th was one of best doctors hand down and if by some miracle he did make a reappearance I would lose it with excitement.

[@hawkpaul8735]

Well we just saw five classic doctors in Jodie's departure so we know that works. Although they had aged it still worked.

[@jrendt2157]

I have seen a photo of Sean Pertwee dressed as the third doctor for Halloween. He could pull off playing his dad's character.

[@augustus4047]

A way to do a multi-Doctor story without following the trend for all the Doctors meeting could be done by bringing back River Song. By telling a story from her narrative viewpoint it would be possible for her to progress backwards through various Doctors progressing the plot with each one and tieing it all up by meeting David Bradley's first Doctor. This would allow as many Doctors as wish to, including the classics with the use of same kind of CGI that say Peter Cushing in that Star Wars film, put in a cameo role.

[@xheralt]

"You might see the Curator again..." _You know, I think you really might..._

[@vasp99]

These actors need to get over themselves and do the damn anniversary episode . William Hartnell the original Doctor did the ten year show while he was seriously ill and the twenty year show WHILE HE WAS DEAD .

[@Noemys3]

Eccleston was an underrated doctor

[@ThePeaterBeater]

I desperately want to see Eccleston/Capaldi do a "parallel solo adventures" multi-Doctor story, where both are facing the same enemy across different points in time, and the actions of the 9th affect the story of the 12th (kind of like how in the 50th the War Doctor scanned the door so that the calculations would be finished for the 11th at the same point in time, but on the scale of a full story). have their communications be super limited so that each has to try to problem solve using their individual wit. that way it's both a multi-Doctor story for the fans but respects the singularity of the Doctor that Eccleston and Capaldi both seem to venerate

[@chrisfaircloth9078]

at this stage I don't mind classic Who's to be recast by lookalike actors in their prime, that would be a cool crossover - Eccleston for the win!

[@sharkstargames3930]

I think we got Tennant back because the toy master will try and make donna remember him as a distraction for maybe the first 2 episodes before leading into the finale with hopefully a lot of doctors

[@rememberingthefuture9500]

The Timeless Child has robbed the 60th anniversary of its impact, an inevitable consequence of destroying the foundation of the show. They could bring in any number of Doctors played by anyone at all.

[@james0sjr]

I wanna see at least a handful of the most modern Doctors show up with the option for some short cameos of the other doctors, maybe in the form of easter eggs or stuff you just see in the background. Like as one Doctor is arriving you notice just in the background another Doctor stepping into his/her Tardis leaving off on another adventure. I also don't want everything to be obvious, like I want to be watching youtube videos years from now learning about stuff I missed!

[@sglenny001]

A perfect Dr Who episode would have Peter Carpadi and Chirs Ecalsomln

[@bullseyeoopsman]

They should shoot a scene with the 9th doctor where there’s a call to action, the other doctors want him to join and help out. Then he declines. And that’s it, he doesn’t do it. Would be meta.

[@LouieV6]

And also…please include Captain Jack in this.

[@RealPackCat]

And could bring back Rose as a now mature Madam after conquering the world as an escort in the later roles.

[@djrizla420]

I’d like to see Sean Pertwee take on his father’s role of the third doctor. I read that he was approached to do something a few years back. Maybe the time wasn’t right then, but maybe it is now, with it being the 60th anniversary.

[@bwtv147]

From what I’ve read about the return of RTD I wouldn’t be surprised to see Doctor Ruth.

[@freddiestinson1117]

In the power of the doctor several classic still living doctors have cameos thru out the episode.

[@matthewmolina2706]

DBs recast was spot on perfection

[@RobertRadio757]

I think I hear Matt Smith’s schedule is surprisingly free during the filming of the 60th so the chances might be increasing

[@ElJohnerino]

On deceased Doctor actors - IF Bad Wolf has access to really good deep-fake tech and artists, any of the Doctors is possible. And for all who didn't know, John Hurt died in 2017, so that includes him.

[@conorcarberry1830]

I think you should be asking how many viewers will be returning to the anniversary.

[@RealPackCat]

Perfect comeback!

Multi Doctor sories have been done. Let's give them a rest. Give me another multi companion story. How would an older version of Ace interact with Romanna and K-9? That would be something new and interesting.

[@danm9006]

I'd like to see a story where the current doctor (whoever that is) goes back in time, scoops Adric off the freighter before it explodes, and takes him back to e-space. Then we can explain seeing him as older because he would have aged in e-space. And, we could bring Romana back to n-space.

[@devinite]

Ill never not want to see more doctors in a special. Shits cool

[@duainsmith8115]

I think it would be awesome to see all the old doctors again

[@neophytealpha]

Would love for 8 and 10 at least, though it would be nice to see all the old doctors left on the special, as well as the first doctor replacement.

[@callnight1441]

I have a feeling with a bit of make-up work Peter Davison could come back. He's young enough that it could work. I really hope Paul McGann comes back, as i feel like he was robbed his opportunity to play the role. We could give him one last hurrah!

[@carlrood4457]

One thing to consider is that the reason The Three Doctors and The Five Doctors are so special is they came before home video. The former came even before it became a worldwide hit and even when it did, it was years before Doctors prior to the Fourth were seen in the US. I remember watching the show on PBS and if you missed an episode or the VCR failed, it would take 2 years before it came back around. It's just much easier to see the various Doctors now.

[@JohnSmith-vs6yy]

Sean Pertwee could play his father's Doctor. I wish they'd do that. It seems so obvious. If they did a pair-up with Capaldi's Doctor, it would be the ultimate fan-service since Capaldi ran the Jon Pertwee Doctor Fan Club.

[@alynicholls3230]

from the pictures we have seen tennant doesn't look like the 10th doctor, i have seen people saying its set in series 4 if so why not his blue/brown suit and his jj brown coat?. he's either the meta doctor or the master(he has said he would love that role).

[@timblewee]

Bring them all back if they can, and cast them as multiverse doctors who didn't regenerate at the same time as the prime universe (our) doctor. The precedent is there with the void and multiple universes. It could be intriguing story line I'm sure.

[@eclecticx]

Eccleston is my favorite Doctor. He embodied the dark and light of the Doctor like no one before or after him. He and Capaldi are correct regarding multi-doctor stories. As for me and the series, I left it after Whittaker's third episode or so. Her casting as the doctor and the changes in canon have effectively ruined the show. Being Doctor Who is no longer special. And while I'm glad RTD is back, I think the only way I would come back to the show is if the 9th returned as well. Even that likely wouldn't be enough.

[@deathswitch2404]

If Matt comes back, i really hope they make him The Master. How awesome would it be to see Matt, think its 11 then he says or does something that make you go "wait... Who are you"

[@deeznuts23yearsago]

If it isn’t a BIG moment or a multi doctor study it will be feeling wrong because it’s always a tradition to be a multi doctor story

[@HOTD108_]

The inclusion of like half the Doctors in Jodie's last episode has really taken the potential punch out of seeing more in the 60th. Chibnail blew the load too early.

[@therealswarvey]

If Igon Spengler can make a convincing cameo after the actors death, any of the previous doctors and actors could return. Also, BRING BACK MISSY!