Now that “Wild Blue Yonder” is available to stream on Disney+, the official Doctor Who YouTube channel has released a 9 minute video going behind the scenes of the creation of the second 60th anniversary special.
What’s Happening:
- The behind the scenes look at “Wild Blue Yonder,” the second of three 60th anniversary specials, begins as showrunner Russell T Davies explains that the story is designed to push the Doctor and Donna as far as they can go.
- Throughout we get insight from David Tennant (The Doctor), Catherine Tate (Donna Noble), Russell T Davies, Tom Kingsley (director), and more.
- The process of filming the Doctor and Donna alongside their creepy copies was showcased, revealing that much of it was done using physical props.
- The late Bernard Cribbins then gives some insight on his return to Doctor Who as the loveable Wilfred Mott at the tail end of this episode.
- Russell T Davies then talks about the writing process behind this story, and making the decision to keep it as a two-hander between Tennant and Tate.
- Finally, director Tom Kingsley showcases the epic design of the spaceship featured in the story, while puppeteer Brian Fisher talks about creating the robot affectionately dubbed Jimbo.
- Watch the full behind the scenes video for yourself below.
- More behind the scenes goodness can be found in The Official Doctor Who Podcast, with the second episode now available wherever you get your podcasts.
- “Wild Blue Yonder” is now streaming on Disney+ everywhere outside the U.K. Check out Luke’s recap and review of the special.
- The final special, “The Giggle,” will be released next Saturday, December 9th.
- That will be followed by Ncuti Gatwa’s debut as the Fifteenth Doctor in “The Church on Ruby Road,” which will premiere on Christmas Day, December 25th.
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