Things We Saw Today: Doctor Who Watch-Alongs? Yes Please!

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is staying at home. Luckily for us, a variety of creators, actors, and writers are making the most of the quarantine by hosting watch-alongs of beloved films and episodes of television. Naturally, one of the most beloved sci-fi fandoms, Doctor Who, is leading the charge with an all-star line-up of legends not only tweeting along but giving us all new content.

Writer/producer Emily Cook has been putting together these watch-alongs and raising money for the COVID-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund, which helps support the creative community which has been devastated by the pandemic.

Cook wrote on the fundraising page, “In addition, I am producing some new pieces of Doctor Who content with some of the show’s former writers – including Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies – and actors to complement the episodes we are rewatching together. This content is being home-produced, created remotely as we’re all self-isolating and it’s available online for all fans to enjoy!”

Today’s screening, “The Doctor’s Wife”, featured all new content and messages from Arthur Darvill, written by Neil Gaiman!

Co-stars like Suranne Jones and Michael Sheen have also tweeted messages of love and support:

If you want to catch up, check out the hashtag #BiggerOnTheInside. On Tuesday, tune in for the next Doctor Who watch-along:

(image: BBC)

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Chelsea was born and raised in New Orleans, which explains her affinity for cheesy grits and Britney Spears. An pop culture journalist since 2012, her work has appeared on Autostraddle, AfterEllen, and more. Her beats include queer popular culture, film, television, republican clownery, and the unwavering belief that 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' is the greatest movie ever made. She currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, with her husband, 2 sons, and one poorly behaved rescue dog. She is a former roller derby girl and a black belt in Judo, so she is not to be trifled with. She loves the word “Jewess” and wishes more people used it to describe her.

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