‘Doctor Who’: David Tennant’s 14th Doctor To Appear In Scene For BBC Children in Need
David Tennant is set to fly the TARDIS down to BBC Children in Need, in an exclusive scene in which the 14th Doctor shares an encounter with a mysterious new character, played by Mawaan Rizwan.
Written by Doctor Who Showrunner Russell T Davies, this other-worldly special is made specifically for BBC Children in Need, just before viewers hop back into the TARDIS for a brand new set of adventures for three special episodes set to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary this November. David Tennant stars as the Fourteenth Doctor who shares an encounter with a mysterious new character, played by actor and comedian Mawaan Rizwan. It is then that the Doctor uncovers an age-old mystery involving one of his oldest foes…
“Every year that I was on Doctor Who we did something for BBC Children in Need, so it only feels right to be doing something this year,” said Tennant. “Children in Need is a national tradition, it’s certainly a BBC tradition and Doctor Who is part of that. I’m so glad we’re able to give Children in Need viewers this little extra treat.”
BBC Children in Need viewers will also get a glimpse at the creation of the scene, as newly announced companion series ‘Doctor Who: Unleashed’ will also feature a special treat as part of the broadcast with an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip.
“It was such an unbelievable joy to work with my Whoniverse idols David Tennant and Russell T Davies,” adds Mawaan Rizwan. “My inner child was losing his mind on set.”
‘BBC Children in Need’ airs from 7pm on Friday, 17th November 2023 on BBC One and iPlayer. Both the exclusive scene, and an extended look behind the making of it, will also be found in the Whoniverse on iPlayer.
‘Doctor Who‘ returns on the 25 November 2023 with three special episodes with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor to coincide with the 60th anniversary. Ncuti Gatwa’s first episode as the Fifteenth Doctor will air over the festive period.
