As a cinephile with a lifelong passion for British television and a soft spot for both Doctor Who and James Bond, I must say that the upcoming Christmas special of Doctor Who, Joy to the World, has me absolutely thrilled! The potential connection to the James Bond franchise through the character Sylvia Trench is intriguing indeed.
Now that the television schedules for Christmas have been finalized, we can start getting genuinely thrilled about the shows that will be airing on our screens within a few weeks’ time!
On the much-awaited day itself, it’s undeniably the Doctor Who’s Christmas special titled “Joy to the World” that many look forward to the most.
Apart from learning about the specific broadcast date on Christmas Day, we also have a full cast roster and a sneak peek at what’s in store for us.
As per the BBC One’s episode description, it goes like this: “Upon finding a hidden entrance to the Time Hotel, Joy encounters peril, dinosaurs, and the Doctor. However, an ominous scheme is brewing worldwide, perfectly timed for the holiday season.
Beneath the summary, a character roster has been added, hinting at certain characters that will likely appear, and it seems possible that this story may involve some sort of link to James Bond.
Among the cast members, it’s Niamh Marie Smith who takes on the role of Sylvia Trench. This character may be familiar to James Bond enthusiasts as she was the very first ‘Bond girl’ to appear in the renowned movie series.
In the thrilling world of James Bond, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing a captivating character named Trench, portrayed elegantly by Eunice Gayson, grace the screens in the first two installments – ‘Dr. No’ and ‘From Russia with Love’. I was there, right alongside Sean Connery, as these timeless classics unfolded their intrigue.
It’s uncertain whether this is merely a fortunate accident or if it hints at a Bond-related theme developing in the Doctor Who episode. We’ll find out for sure when it airs.
In addition to Ncuti Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan, who were previously announced, the remaining cast members for the holiday special have been revealed. These include Joel Fry, known for his role in Plebs, Steph de Whalley, Jonathan Aris from Good Omens, Julia Watson of Casualty, Peter Benedict, Joshua Leese from Extraordinary, and others.
Although we’ve already been given sneak peeks at the upcoming episode with some previews and images, it’s clear that there will be many unexpected turns awaiting the Doctor and Joy.
This holiday special was written by the previous series producer, Steven Moffat, who hinted that it might have a more playful tone compared to some of his other, more serious episodes.
He mentioned that it has a touch of holiday whimsy, which suggests a somewhat humorous tone, though not overwhelmingly so, to SFX magazine.
To be honest, it can become quite heart-wrenching, and not only that, but there’s a playful aspect to it as well, considering this loss takes place amidst the broader storyline where the Doctor has parted ways with one of his friends.
He went on: “It’s whimsical and heartwarming and emotional. It’s not Blink. That’s how they review all my episodes – it’s not Blink!”
Previously, Moffatt shared some fascinating details about the plot in an interview with BBC South News. He said, “Suppose in the distant future, a hotel company discovered the concept of time travel.
If a hotel chain possessed the ability to travel through time, one of their initial actions might be to recognize that they have a chance to market and sell every unsold night at their hotels across history.
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2024-12-04 15:37