The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A meta-comedy about former Doctor Who actors conspiring to force their way into the 50th anniversary special.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Speculation and Dreams

Peter Davison and his sons watch a recent episode, sparking hopes and fears about the 50th anniversary casting. The former Doctors anxiously await invitations while facing rejection from the production team.

Key Events

• Christmas Viewing — Davison and sons watch The Snowmen, speculating on anniversary casting. Location: Davison Home
• Dream Sequence — Davison dreams of special treatment but faces a nightmare warning. Location: Dream Realm
• Awaiting Invitations — The three former Doctors anxiously wait for official calls to join. Location: Various Locations
• Contacting Moffat — They attempt to reach executive producer Steven Moffat, who ignores them. Location: Phone Lines
• Tom Baker Voicemail — They try to recruit Tom Baker, but he is stuck in the Time Vortex. Location: Phone Lines

Gathering the Team

The trio attempts to recruit Tom Baker and Paul McGann, while Sylvester McCoy abandons his Hobbit filming to return to England. They devise a picketing plan to force the BBC attention.

Key Events

• Tom Baker Voicemail — They try to recruit Tom Baker, but he is stuck in the Time Vortex. Location: Phone Lines
• McGann Interest — Paul McGann expresses desire to join the infiltration plan. Location: Phone Lines
• McCoy in New Zealand — McCoy films The Hobbit but grows bored and decides to return to England. Location: New Zealand
• Picketing Plan — The trio devises a plan to picket outside the BBC to demand attention. Location: BBC Television Centre
• Barrowman Drive — Barrowman drives the trio to Cardiff, leaving his family behind. Location: Road to Cardiff
• NZ Scene Disruption — McKellen and Jackson note that McCoy absence might improve the scene. Location: New Zealand Set

Studio Infiltration

With John Barrowman help, the Doctors travel to Cardiff. They steal costumes, infiltrate Roath Lock Studios, and replace the Dalek operators, narrowly avoiding security guards.

Key Events

• NZ Scene Disruption — McKellen and Jackson note that McCoy absence might improve the scene. Location: New Zealand Set
• Entering Experience — The Doctors enter the museum and steal their original costumes. Location: Doctor Who Experience
• Infiltrating Studio — With Tennant help, they sneak into the filming studio. Location: Roath Lock Studios
• Locking Operators — They lock the Dalek operators in a room and take their places. Characters: Dalek operator Location: Studio Backroom
• Security Close Call — Guards nearly catch them, forcing the trio to hide under shrouds. Location: Studio Set
• Escape to London — The trio escapes the studio and catches a bus back to London. Location: Bus Stop

Post-Production Twist

Steven Moffat initially cuts the Dalek scene, but the editor discovers hidden footage of the Doctors. He conceals it from Moffat, guaranteeing their final appearance in the special.

Key Events

• Escape to London — The trio escapes the studio and catches a bus back to London. Location: Bus Stop
• Deleting Voicemail — Davison deletes a message from former producer Russell T Davies. Location: Davison Home
• Moffat Cut — Moffat initially deletes the scene featuring the three Dalek operators. Location: Editing Suite
• Editor Discovery — The editor finds hidden footage of the Doctors evading guards. Location: Editing Suite
• Concealing Footage — The editor hides the footage from Moffat to guarantee the Doctors inclusion. Location: Editing Suite
• Final Appearance — The former Doctors successfully appear in the anniversary special. Location: Broadcast Special

Story Breakdown

• Initial Speculation — Davison and his sons watch recent episodes, sparking hopes for anniversary inclusion.
  • Christmas Viewing — Watching The Snowmen and discussing casting.
  • Dream Sequence — Davison hopeful dream turns into a nightmare warning.
• Gathering Allies — The trio attempts to recruit other former Doctors for their plan.
  • Tom Baker Voicemail — Baker is unavailable due to Time Vortex entanglement.
  • McGann Interest — McGann wants to join but has work commitments.
• The Picket Plan — The Doctors devise a direct action strategy to demand attention.
  • BBC Picketing — Planning to protest outside the Television Centre.
  • Barrowman Drive — Barrowman provides transport to Cardiff.
• Studio Infiltration — The Doctors execute their plan to enter the filming location.
  • Costume Theft — Stealing original outfits from the Doctor Who Experience.
  • Operator Swap — Locking Dalek operators and taking their places.
• Evasion and Escape — The trio narrowly avoids capture and retreats to London.
  • Security Close Call — Hiding under shrouds to avoid guards.
  • Bus Retreat — Catching a bus back to London safely.
• Post-Production Twist — The editor discovers hidden footage and ensures the Doctors inclusion.
  • Moffat Cut — Moffat initially deletes the Dalek scene.
  • Editor Deception — The editor hides footage to guarantee broadcast appearance.

Directed by

Peter Davison

Key Cast

• Peter Davison — Self
• Colin Baker — Self
• Sylvester McCoy — Self
• Steven Moffat — Self
• Paul McGann — Self