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** The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul [=McGann=], constantly gets [[Film/WithnailAndI called a "ponce"]] and MistakenForGay. The Eighth Doctor's second outfit, which made it's debut in Dark Eyes, greatly resembles Paul McGann's outfit in ''Withnail and I''. The leather jacket is a peacoat version of Marwood's jacket.

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** The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul [=McGann=], Creator/PaulMcGann, constantly gets [[Film/WithnailAndI called a "ponce"]] and MistakenForGay. The Eighth Doctor's second outfit, which made it's debut in Dark Eyes, greatly resembles Paul McGann's [=McGann=]'s outfit in ''Withnail and I''. The leather jacket is a peacoat version of Marwood's jacket.
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** The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul [=McGann=], constantly gets [[Film/WithnailAndI called a "ponce"]] and MistakenForGay. The Eighth Doctor's second outfit, which made it's debut in Dark Eyes, greatly resembles Paul McGann's outfit in ''Withnail and I''. The leather jacket is a peacoat version of Marwood's jacket.

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** The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul [=McGann=], Creator/PaulMcGann, constantly gets [[Film/WithnailAndI called a "ponce"]] and MistakenForGay. The Eighth Doctor's second outfit, which made it's debut in Dark Eyes, greatly resembles Paul McGann's [=McGann=]'s outfit in ''Withnail and I''. The leather jacket is a peacoat version of Marwood's jacket.

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* ActorAllusion: The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul [=McGann=], constantly gets [[Film/WithnailAndI called a "ponce"]] and MistakenForGay.

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* ActorAllusion: ActingForTwo: Creator/ColinBaker gets to toy with this in [[Recap/BigFinishDoctorWho169TheWrongDoctors "The Wrong Doctors"]], where you have two versions of the Sixth Doctor 'onscreen' at the same time. Rumor has it they wanted a third, but the studio would have imploded from the awesome.
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The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul [=McGann=], constantly gets [[Film/WithnailAndI called a "ponce"]] and MistakenForGay. The Eighth Doctor's second outfit, which made it's debut in Dark Eyes, greatly resembles Paul McGann's outfit in ''Withnail and I''. The leather jacket is a peacoat version of Marwood's jacket.
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* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The reason Molly was DemotedToExtra in ''Dark Eyes 3'' was because Ruth Bradley had filming commitments in LA and it was thought she would have to record what few lines she did have over there. Turns out she got finished ahead of time, but production had reached the point where the scripts couldn't be rewritten.

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* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The reason Molly was DemotedToExtra in ''Dark Eyes 3'' was because Ruth Bradley had filming commitments in LA and it was thought she would have to record what few lines she did have over there. Turns out she got finished ahead of time, but production had reached the point where the scripts couldn't be rewritten.rewritten to give her a larger role.

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* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The reason Molly was DemotedToExtra in ''Dark Eyes 3'' was because Ruth Bradley had filming commitments in LA and it was thought she would have to record what few lines she did have over there. Turns out she got finished ahead of time, but production had reached the point where the scripts couldn't be rewritten.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside Creator/ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[ActorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]

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Creator/TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside Creator/ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[ActorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]]]
** Molly O' Sullivan would've had a larger role in ''Dark Eyes 3'' if Ruth Bradley didn't have other commitments.
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* TalkingToHimself: In most stories, Fraser Hines voices Two, and most fans say it's a spot-on impression.

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In most stories, Fraser Hines voices Two, and most fans say it's a spot-on impression.impression.
** In "The Holy Terror", Sam Kelly plays both Eugene Tacitus and [[spoiler:the monstrous form of his post-humous genetic son and BigBad of the story, the Child]].
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* RecursiveAdapatation: Big Finish has produced audio versions of the two major ''Doctor Who'' stage plays, ''The Ultimate Adventure'' (with Colin Baker) and ''The Seven Keys to Doomsday'' (with Trevor Martin reprising his stage role as a non-TV Doctor).

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* RecursiveAdapatation: RecursiveAdaptation: Big Finish has produced audio versions of the two major ''Doctor Who'' stage plays, ''The Ultimate Adventure'' (with Colin Baker) and ''The Seven Keys to Doomsday'' (with Trevor Martin reprising his stage role as a non-TV Doctor).
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* RecursiveAdapatation: Big Finish has produced audio versions of the two major ''Doctor Who'' stage plays, ''The Ultimate Adventure'' (with Colin Baker) and ''The Seven Keys to Doomsday'' (with Trevor Martin reprising his stage role as a non-TV Doctor).
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* RealLifeRelative: Jake McGann, who voices Alexander David "Alex" Campbell (Eighth Doctor), is the son of Eighth Doctor actor Paul McGann.

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* RealLifeRelative: Jake McGann, [=McGann=], who voices Alexander David "Alex" Campbell (Eighth Doctor), is the son of Eighth Doctor actor Paul McGann.[=McGann=].
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* Ascended Fanon:
** Just like with Ace, Melanie "Mel" Jane Bush's (Sixth and Seventh Doctors) last name was established in other parts of the Doctor Who Expanded Universe.
** Lucie calls the Monk "The Meddling Monk", the first time he's ever been officially called that in all of ''Series/DoctorWho''. He has been called that by fans for quite some time.


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* NamesTheSame: The Alternate Eighth Doctor, a.k.a. Johann Schmidt, is not to be confused with the Marvel Universe's Red Skull, although both of their backstories involved Nazis.
* PlayingAgainstType: In [[Recap/BigFinishDoctorWho050Zagreus "Zagreus"]], Peter Davison is cast as a particularly JerkAss reverend (who is also an aspect of the Doctor -- ItMakesSenseInContext), a rather massive difference from the TV version of the Doctor, or even from the darker aspects of the Fifth Doctor that come out at times.
* RealLifeRelative: Jake McGann, who voices Alexander David "Alex" Campbell (Eighth Doctor), is the son of Eighth Doctor actor Paul McGann.
* TalkingToHimself: In most stories, Fraser Hines voices Two, and most fans say it's a spot-on impression.
* TheOtherDarrin: Before Creator/TomBaker finally signed, Four was briefly played by [[Series/DeadRingers famous impersonator Jon Culshaw]] for a recording in "The Kingmaker".
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** One of the two Time Lords assigned to tail Arabella Weir's Third Doctor is played by Creator/DavidTennant.
*** He's also a Nazi in ''Colditz''.



** BenedictCumberbatch plays two roles in the anniversary audio ''45'' -- archaeologist Howard Carter and an unnamed degenerate caveman-thing.
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* TrollingCreator: Creator/NicholasBriggs deliberately trolled the fanbase as much as possible in "Dark Eyes", ''almost'' diving into [[spoiler: the Last Great Time War]] for just a few minutes before yanking the idea away again.
** The CliffHanger between Zagreus' first appearance and the subsequent episode lasted ''a year and a half''. Close to the end of that release gap, in the audio "Omega", Zagreus is prominently listed in the credits. [[spoiler: It's an in-story actor playing Zagreus on a Gallifrey-themed cruise ship. He has one line.]]
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* ActorAllusion: The Eighth Doctor, played by Paul [=McGann=], constantly gets [[Film/WithnailAndI called a "ponce"]] and MistakenForGay.
** When Creator/DaphneAshbrook (who played companion Grace in the TV movie) appears, her character immediately decides she wants to shag the Eighth Doctor, with plenty of RefugeInAudacity. A nod to all the controversy over having the Doctor kiss Grace in the first place.
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** One of the two Time Lords assigned to tail Arabella Weir's Third Doctor is played by DavidTennant.

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** One of the two Time Lords assigned to tail Arabella Weir's Third Doctor is played by DavidTennant.Creator/DavidTennant.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside Creator/ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[ActorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: TomBaker Creator/TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside Creator/ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[ActorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]
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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'', ''TwoPintsOfLagerAndAPacketOfCrisps'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.

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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'', ''TwoPintsOfLagerAndAPacketOfCrisps'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.''Film/LegallyBlonde''.
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** Daland in ''Omega'' is voiced by Hugo "[[Series/{{Knightmare}} Treguard]]" Myatt.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[ActorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside ElisabethSladen Creator/ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[ActorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]
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** BenedictCumberbatch plays two roles in the anniversary audio ''45'' -- archaeologist Howard Carter and an unnamed degenerate caveman-thing.
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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[Series/BabylonFive Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.

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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} [[Series/{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[Series/BabylonFive Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.
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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[Series/{{Babylon5}} Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.

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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[Series/{{Babylon5}} [[Series/BabylonFive Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.
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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[DeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[Series/{{Babylon5}} Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.

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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[DeepSpaceNine [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[Series/{{Babylon5}} Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.
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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[AuthorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]

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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' ''GavinAndStacey'', ''TwoPintsOfLagerAndAPacketOfCrisps'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[AuthorExistenceFailure [[ActorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]
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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[DeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[BabylonFive Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.

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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[DeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[BabylonFive [[Series/{{Babylon5}} Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.
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*** He's also a Nazi in ''Colditz''.
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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.

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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.''LegallyBlonde''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: TomBaker signed a deal with Big Finish to perform Fourth Doctor audio plays in late March or early April, 2011. When signed, among the ideas he mentioned he was interested in was doing new adventures alongside ElisabethSladen reprising her role as Sarah Jane Smith. [[AuthorExistenceFailure Sadly, Elisabeth Sladen then passed away, putting those plans permanently in the "What Could Have Been" category.]]
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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.
* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: It is mentioned on the [[Characters/DoctorWho character page]], but it requires repeating - The Sixth Doctor's tenure on TV is [[{{Understatement}} not highly regarded]], to say nothing of companions like [[ScreamingWoman Mel]] and [[MsFanservice Peri]]. BigFinish has caused most of the fans who listen to do a complete 180 on their opinions.

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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.
* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: It is mentioned on the [[Characters/DoctorWho character page]], but it requires repeating - The Sixth Doctor's tenure on TV is [[{{Understatement}} not highly regarded]], to say nothing of companions like [[ScreamingWoman Mel]] and [[MsFanservice Peri]]. BigFinish has caused most of the fans who listen to do a complete 180 on their opinions.
''LegallyBlonde''.
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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.

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** Lucie is voiced by Sheridan Smith, known for her roles in ''GavinAndStacey'' and the West End version of ''LegallyBlonde''.''LegallyBlonde''.
* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: It is mentioned on the [[Characters/DoctorWho character page]], but it requires repeating - The Sixth Doctor's tenure on TV is [[{{Understatement}} not highly regarded]], to say nothing of companions like [[ScreamingWoman Mel]] and [[MsFanservice Peri]]. BigFinish has caused most of the fans who listen to do a complete 180 on their opinions.
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** Many guest stars from all over the map, including [[DeepSpaceNine Doctor Bashir]], [[TheEmpireStrikesBack Admiral Piett]], and [[{{Poirot}} Captain Hastings]]! [[BabylonFive Commander Ivanova]] shows up once as Peri's mom.

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