Doctor Who Basically Admits 2024's Christmas Episode Is Based On A 1970s Children's TV Show

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Doctor Who Basically Admits 2024's Christmas Episode Is Based On A 1970s Children's TV Show
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Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor in Doctor Who and a shot from the cartoon Mr Benn

Doctor Who's 2024 Christmas special cannot help but nod towards the 1970s children's TV show it's very clearly based on. Written by former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, it comes as no surprise that"Joy to the World" revolves around an intriguing core concept.

Doctor Who Easter Egg All But Admits "Joy To The World" Is Based On Mr Benn As If By Magic, The TARDIS Appeared... Close Originally a series of books written by David McKee, Mr Benn was later adapted into an animated TV series that premiered in 1971. Each installment involved the titular Mr Benn visiting his local costume shop, putting on an outfit, then walking through a magic door to the world that costume came from. If Mr Benn dressed as a cowboy, he would visit the Wild West.

Doctor Who's "Mr Benn" Easter Egg May Reveal What Happens To Anita Doctor Who Subtly Confirms A Happy Future For Anita? Doctor Who's"Mr Benn's Any Era Clothes" Easter egg is a very clear reference to Mr Benn, but it might also resolve a key plot point from the episode itself."Joy to the World" sees the Fifteenth Doctor befriend Sandringham Hotel manager Anita as a temporary companion over the course of a year.

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