- An unexpected visitor appeared at Terminal 5 of London Heathrow Airport – the Daleks from Doctor Whocausing excitement among British Airways customers.
- A Dalek humorously checked in for a flight to Skaro, the fictional planet and home of the Daleks, as part of a collaboration between British Airways and BBC Studios.
- In honor of the 60th anniversary Doctor WhoBritish Airways will offer a dedicated inflight entertainment channel featuring 13 selected episodes of the long-running series.
Travelers at Terminal 5 of London Heathrow Airport were in for an incredible surprise: they were greeted by an unexpected guest from the famous TV series. Doctor Who – Far away, that’s right. The Doctor’s most formidable adversary was seen at the terminal on Friday 27 October. This caused a real buzz among British Airways customers. Some passengers were seen taking photos with the Dalek, while others eeriely wondered what it was.
Ironically, the Dalek also appeared in the departures section. Guess where he was going? Skaro. The Dalek humorously seemed to check in for the flight at Skaro is a fictional planet and home of the Daleks. this is definitely not one of the usual destinations offered by British Airways. The surprise event was part of a celebratory collaboration and marketing campaign between British Airways and BBC Studios to mark the company’s 60th anniversary. Doctor Who. The goal is to warm people up and get the word out about upcoming specials to celebrate the franchise’s 60th anniversary. The special issue will feature David Tennant And Catherine Tate who will reprise their roles. The broadcast will begin on November 25.
Moreover, the cooperation between the two giants is also of a special nature. Doctor Who in-flight entertainment channelwhich will be available to passengers on long-haul flights from November 1. The channel promises 13 specially selected episodes of the world’s longest-running sci-fi series.
How many episodes will David Tennant be back for?
Both Tennant and Tate reprise their roles as the Doctor and Donna Nobble respectively in the series’ 60th anniversary special, which will span three episodes. Carl Collins And Jacqueline King will also return with Bernard Cribbins, who sadly passed away just weeks after filming his episodes last year. Following a splashy marketing campaign between BBC Studios and British Airways, Sarah BoldBBC Studios’ head of script marketing said:
“Doctor Who has inspired and entertained audiences around the world for an incredible 60 years, and we couldn’t pass up this opportunity to bring together two iconic British brands in style to celebrate. Travelers and subscribers will be able to enjoy a curated collection of content, and the partnership will reach millions of people.”
Doctor Who60th anniversary special editions will air from November 25 to December 9 on BBC One in the UK and will be available to stream on Disney+ in the rest of the world. Watch the trailer Doctor Who60th Anniversary Specials below:
Watch Doctor Who on BBC.
Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series follows the adventures of a Time Lord known as “The Doctor” who travels through time and space in a time machine called the TARDIS. The Doctor faced numerous opponents. Some of the most iconic include the Daleks, the Cybermen, and the Master (a rogue Time Lord and the Doctor’s nemesis).
- Throw
- Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
- Main genre
- Science fiction
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Science-Fiction
- Rating
- TV-PG
- Seasons
- 14
Source: Collider
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