Rowan Atkinson is Doctor Who | Comic Relief 

"You only turned the picture off I'm afraid, I can still hear you" Zoom meeting arguments predicted right here

You can easily tell this isn't a real doctor who episode by the high production value and on point script.

"Maybe even the universe can't bear to be without the Doctor.." That line truly captures the spirit of the show like no other.

The funny thing is, after all these years, the concept of "I'll explain later" is still relevant and used in the show till this day lol.

Atkinson actually seems like a really good doctor, he’s acting is on point when he’s trying to be serious

The Dalek going "We will explain later" is one of my favourite moments in any parody

For some of the younger viewers who may not know, the "endless gravel quarries" comment had to do with the fact that many alien worlds in the original series were filmed at Welsh gravel quarries, especially during the Pertwee and Baker eras.

Rowan Atkinson actually pulls off a really good doctor!! I wouldn’t mind seeing him portray a few episodes in the series

This is the best episode of Dr Who ever. I'll explain why later.

"Say hello to the sofa of reasonable comfort."

He lived by the sewer He died by the sewer They said it was murder But it was...sewerside.

i find it funny how this actually predicted certain parts of dr who. the daleks surviving the time war the 9th doctor and how despite his brilliant performance had a short run the 10th doctor having vanity issues the 11th doctor seemed to be a bit more silly and immature the master turning good because of the 12th doctor's influence the doctor was supposed to die permanently in his 12th incarnation only to impossibly revive the doctor became a woman on his 13th transformation and the phrase 'never be cruel, nor cowardly' was said multiple times in 12's run (notably, during his regeneration)

I feel like Atkinson would have actually made a good Doctor xD

"Look after the universe for me, I've put a lot of work into it" would be some pretty in character last words for the doctor tbh

The fact that so many of these things all vaguely happen in New Who shows why this is such a lasting parody.

Thank God this happened. Out of this world casting. It's like a proper parallel universe. Nearly 25 years later and every cameo, still hits.

'Oh look! It's got THREE settings!' I died.

I wish Rowan Atkinson could actually be the next Doctor! He's perfect for the role!

This is incredible. Even as a parody, this is consistent with the Doctor Who I grew up with.

“Try not to be late.” One time traveler says to another time traveler.

I've watched 5 seconds of Rowan's performance as a mock doctor. I'm sorry, but Rowan could have totally have carried the role of The Doctor. He still could. Let's hope.

The sheer amount of this that Moffatt carried over through his era is astounding.

“Say hello to The Sofa of Reasonable comfort” 😂😂😂

"after 3 centuries of wading through those vast steamy lakes -- climbing those huge squelchy mountains... after a lifetime of only dung-slugs for food" are words i never thought i'd hear out of Jonathan Pryce's mouth

I feel bad for the Master. Thats a long time in a sewer.

The Master finally has real Dalek Bumps in the actual show!

I'm amazed that this came out 14 years ago. This aged incredibly well.

The fact that this episode is more rewatchable than any of Chibnalls episodes is outstanding

"...all those endless gravel quarries..." I nearly snorted my tea! Julia Sawalha was a treat.

When Rowan says "I'll explain later" he channels Jon Pertwee so completely!

This was truly awesome. Rowan Atkinson could've easily become one of my favorite doctors had he ever taken on the role. Watching this parody, which stayed true to the real show in a lot of ways, just made my day a lot better.

I can't get over how clumsily the middle part of the Master's TARDIS bobs up and down. It's sending me for some reason!

"They discovered fire." Hahahahaha

"A girl more exciting than an escape up a ventilation Shaft!" 🤣 A hidden gem this video!

He would've been great as the Doctor! Also, when Pryce pulls the lever, and the face he makes before falling is priceless.

This episode was pure comedy gold, rowan atkinson would make a fantastic doctor not only because of his great acting skills but others reason, reasons which i'll explain later

"How could I possibly forget the only time travelling companion I've ever had?" "You've had lots of companions." "The only time travelling companion I've ever HAD." "oh..."

I think Rowan Atkinson would have been great in a regular episode. Hell, I STILL think you could use him as an 'unknown future Doctor' in one episode, ever since Matt Smith's Doctor let slip that at some point he vastly increased his number of available regenerations to over 500 or something.

i find it funny how many of Moffatt,s ideas that he brought up here as jokes got used unironically in the show

Julia Sawahla was absolutely brilliant and Joanna Lumley was just fabulous! I’d love to see her as a new iteration of the Doctor 😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

9:29 -- Moffat was planning tonight's episode 15 years in advance.

It's nice seeing Jonathan Pryce doing comedy. He's a treasure to

I will never stop quoting the line "Behold, the Sofa of reasonable comfort!"

I come back to this whenever I need cheering up. Always love it. The fact that the plot holds up (as much as any DW plot does), it uses Timey-Wimey events and even has a clever twist for how The Doctor and The Master can share info secretly. It’s a masterpiece in its way, poking fun in a way that manages to be reverential. It’s a tricky line to tread but it does perfectly. … and it also involves the Daleks having a beam to destroy the universe, and sewers being a plot point….. sound familiar? (Moffat never wastes an idea) 😎

Can anyone explain to me how the Daleks make anything, all they have is a plunger and a whisk!

When I clicked I was expecting Atkinson to play an absolute blundering idiot of a Doctor here.... instead, he's actually amazingly convincing as a Doctor showing great timing, facial expression and subtleties, and with a fully confident quasi-heroic voice. It's the first time I'm seeing his acting diversity! I can't believe he hasn't done other [serious] roles. Super impressive!

You know what's funny? Atkinson, kind of nailing it as The Doctor.

"So what happened to them?" "They discovered fire." It's hilarious how you can tell what he means by this without him even needing to say it directly

"Say hello to the spikes of doom!" "Say hello to the sofa of relative comfort." XD

"Look after the universe for me. I've put a lot of work into it."

Didn’t know Moffat’s “I will explain later”-mystery box shtick foundation was laid so early on haha

I've watched this skit at least four times over the years it has been on RU-vid but this time I noticed how many future Dr Who plot developments are prophesied in it.

I'll explain later.....

"they are also extremly firm...." i actually think Rowan Atkinson would make a great Dr Who.

Imagine being the architect, these two random men keep showing up, bringing you expensive gifts and fancy dinners, and bribing you to put various traps and anti-traps in this castle, and then going ahead and doing it

The fact that it's Saffy playing Emma makes the ending even better

17:28 "never cruel and never cowardly' Hmmm.... sounds familiar Mr. Moffat! :D

I cannot begin to express my love for this video.

just noticed that at 9:02 you can see someone inside the dalek on the left 🤣

can't believe the 50th anniversary got never cruel never cowardly from this beauty of a episode 👌

runs through the same set twice: "these corridors all look the same!" Comedy gold.

That must be one rich architect.

This is shockingly close to the actual regen lineup. Her thirtieth body was a blonde lady from a regeneration that should not have been possible. Two young brunets after 9 and an older gentleman. Granted, the 11 and 12 spots would be swapped. this is fantastic.

The Timeless Child debacle has made all these ‘Doctors’ canonical. 😂

Fantastic casting. And proof that even toilet humor seems somehow classy, when the Brits do it!

He was never cruel or cowardly. He never gave up. He never gave in.

The master shyly hiding his beam locators at the end was a nice touch

13:14: the 2024 episode 'Rogue' brought me back here.

Jonathan Pryce is always a Master.

"Why do you have chairs on a Dalek spaceship anyway?" "WE WILL EXPLAIN LATER." :-D

This is just bloody brilliant. Can't believe I've watched so much reboot Who & associated shows & only now just ran across the best parody with the most gifted cast anyone could ask for. Total awe.

Dalek: SO DOCTOR, WE MEET AGAIN The Doctor: Yes, How are things? Dalek: *Waves* LMAO

"Say hello to the spikes of doom!" "Say hello to the sofa of reasonable comfort."

The regenerations were amazingly.. prophetic.. 10 and his lick-the-mirror charms, 11 and his jumpiness, 12 and his alleged handsomeness- at least according to River Song, at least- and then.. well, 13 is just... yeah...

This episode was made as a meme for charity but it’s still a thousand miles ahead of anything chibby ever put out.

I never thought this would be on my recommended. I haven't watched it in well over a decade but it lives in my mind in it's entirety because I rewatched it so many times as a kid.

I actually really like Rowan Atkinson and Richard E Grant as the Doctor. They both do it so well!

Richard E. Grant is...."How could I ever forget the only time time Travelling Companion I've ever HAD"...I DIED. Hugh Grant with that hair sweep from his face...gorgeous. "oh sister..." lolz!!!!!

Rowan is actually very good in this! Guess who wrote this? Steven Moffat! The great Steven Moffat.

First time I revisited this since watching all Delgado's episodes... Johnathan Price is absolutely fantastic

I simply travelled back in time and rescued myself from the Pandorica. Has Steven Moffat really changed so little. XD

I can only imagine how much fun this was to act in.

“I'll explain later” had me dying.😊

- Tell me, why do they call you the Master ? - I'll explain later. [evil laught] ... I laughed the same way xD

Arguably Moffat’s best script/episode in all the time he has written for doctor who

How have I only just seen this!!! Joanna Lumley nails it.

Having been a Dr. Who fan my entire life, it's always cool to come across something I haven't seen before. Love it!...

Steven William Moffat. A lifelong Doctor Who fan who went from doing comedy sketches to actually running the show. I love the guy, even if I don't agree with all of his writing decisions. Whenever he hit a home run, it was due to his passion for Doctor Who and whenever he stumbled, it was also due to that same passion. He's always been a member of the fanbase and, aside from the original creators, there's nothing better than a professional writer who also happens to be a fan.

Rowan Atkinson could actually be the doctor I think. He's got a little bit of Paul McGann in him. And to think that when I first saw Silvester McCoy I thought he reminded me of mr bean...

"They're also extremely firm" "What are you trying to say?!" "Oh...Nothing" LOL!! SO FUNNY!

This has better story structure than anything Doctor Who has put out in the past five years.

This skit really feels like if Classic Doctor Who continued in the 90’s!

This is why I love Classic Who.

"Doctor, why did 116 people dislike this video?" "I'll explain later."

Johnathan Pryce chewing the scenery is awesome

Doctor: You're the only Time Traveling companion I've ever "had" ;) Riversong: Excuse me, sweetie!?

Fun fact: Thanks to the novels 'The Tomorrow Windows' and 'The Gallifrey Chronicles' this story and all Doctors in it are as canon as any other part of Doctor Who

Should be canon.

for comic relief, this was eerily prophetic!

Joanna Lumley would have made an AWESOME Dr. Her and David McCallum is Sapphire and Steel, they were brilliant.