You can easily tell this isn't a real doctor who episode by the high production value and on point script.

"You only turned the picture off I'm afraid, I can still hear you" Zoom meeting arguments predicted right here

For some of the younger viewers who may not know, the "endless gravel quarries" comment had to do with the fact that many alien worlds in the original series were filmed at Welsh gravel quarries, especially during the Pertwee and Baker eras.

"Maybe even the universe can't bear to be without the Doctor.." That line truly captures the spirit of the show like no other.

The Dalek going "We will explain later" is one of my favourite moments in any parody

He lived by the sewer He died by the sewer They said it was murder But it was...sewerside.

The funny thing is, after all these years, the concept of "I'll explain later" is still relevant and used in the show till this day lol.

Rowan Atkinson actually pulls off a really good doctor!! I wouldn’t mind seeing him portray a few episodes in the series

"Look after the universe for me, I've put a lot of work into it" would be some pretty in character last words for the doctor tbh

Atkinson actually seems like a really good doctor, he’s acting is on point when he’s trying to be serious

The fact that so many of these things all vaguely happen in New Who shows why this is such a lasting parody.

i find it funny how this actually predicted certain parts of dr who. the daleks surviving the time war the 9th doctor and how despite his brilliant performance had a short run the 10th doctor having vanity issues the 11th doctor seemed to be a bit more silly and immature the master turning good because of the 12th doctor's influence the doctor was supposed to die permanently in his 12th incarnation only to impossibly revive the doctor became a woman on his 13th transformation and the phrase 'never be cruel, nor cowardly' was said multiple times in 12's run (notably, during his regeneration)

This is the best episode of Dr Who ever. I'll explain why later.

"Say hello to the sofa of reasonable comfort."

“Say hello to The Sofa of Reasonable comfort” 😂😂😂

This is incredible. Even as a parody, this is consistent with the Doctor Who I grew up with.

'Oh look! It's got THREE settings!' I died.

I feel like Atkinson would have actually made a good Doctor xD

"So what happened to them?" "They discovered fire." It's hilarious how you can tell what he means by this without him even needing to say it directly

Thank God this happened. Out of this world casting. It's like a proper parallel universe. Nearly 25 years later and every cameo, still hits.

The sheer amount of this that Moffatt carried over through his era is astounding.

I wish Rowan Atkinson could actually be the next Doctor! He's perfect for the role!

I'm amazed that this came out 14 years ago. This aged incredibly well.

“Try not to be late.” One time traveler says to another time traveler.

I've watched 5 seconds of Rowan's performance as a mock doctor. I'm sorry, but Rowan could have totally have carried the role of The Doctor. He still could. Let's hope.

"...all those endless gravel quarries..." I nearly snorted my tea! Julia Sawalha was a treat.

The fact that this episode is more rewatchable than any of Chibnalls episodes is outstanding

You know what's funny? Atkinson, kind of nailing it as The Doctor.

When I clicked I was expecting Atkinson to play an absolute blundering idiot of a Doctor here.... instead, he's actually amazingly convincing as a Doctor showing great timing, facial expression and subtleties, and with a fully confident quasi-heroic voice. It's the first time I'm seeing his acting diversity! I can't believe he hasn't done other [serious] roles. Super impressive!

I think Rowan Atkinson would have been great in a regular episode. Hell, I STILL think you could use him as an 'unknown future Doctor' in one episode, ever since Matt Smith's Doctor let slip that at some point he vastly increased his number of available regenerations to over 500 or something.

Julia Sawahla was absolutely brilliant and Joanna Lumley was just fabulous! I’d love to see her as a new iteration of the Doctor 😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

i find it funny how many of Moffatt,s ideas that he brought up here as jokes got used unironically in the show

"How could I possibly forget the only time travelling companion I've ever had?" "You've had lots of companions." "The only time travelling companion I've ever HAD." "oh..."

It's nice seeing Jonathan Pryce doing comedy. He's a treasure to

"after 3 centuries of wading through those vast steamy lakes -- climbing those huge squelchy mountains... after a lifetime of only dung-slugs for food" are words i never thought i'd hear out of Jonathan Pryce's mouth

I will never stop quoting the line "Behold, the Sofa of reasonable comfort!"

I feel bad for the Master. Thats a long time in a sewer.

The Master finally has real Dalek Bumps in the actual show!

This episode was made as a meme for charity but it’s still a thousand miles ahead of anything chibby ever put out.

This was truly awesome. Rowan Atkinson could've easily become one of my favorite doctors had he ever taken on the role. Watching this parody, which stayed true to the real show in a lot of ways, just made my day a lot better.

runs through the same set twice: "these corridors all look the same!" Comedy gold.

When Rowan says "I'll explain later" he channels Jon Pertwee so completely!

This episode was pure comedy gold, rowan atkinson would make a fantastic doctor not only because of his great acting skills but others reason, reasons which i'll explain later

He would've been great as the Doctor! Also, when Pryce pulls the lever, and the face he makes before falling is priceless.

"A girl more exciting than an escape up a ventilation Shaft!" 🤣 A hidden gem this video!

"Say hello to the spikes of doom!" "Say hello to the sofa of relative comfort." XD

This has better story structure than anything Doctor Who has put out in the past five years.

Dalek: SO DOCTOR, WE MEET AGAIN The Doctor: Yes, How are things? Dalek: *Waves* LMAO

"They discovered fire." Hahahahaha

Can anyone explain to me how the Daleks make anything, all they have is a plunger and a whisk!

The Timeless Child debacle has made all these ‘Doctors’ canonical. 😂

The fact that it's Saffy playing Emma makes the ending even better

"Why do you have chairs on a Dalek spaceship anyway?" "WE WILL EXPLAIN LATER." :-D

"Say hello to the spikes of doom!" "Say hello to the sofa of reasonable comfort."

"You're not the man I fell in love with." I think that goes for many of us over the past few years.

This is cannon now. The War Bean.

That must be one rich architect.

9:29 -- Moffat was planning tonight's episode 15 years in advance.

can't believe the 50th anniversary got never cruel never cowardly from this beauty of a episode 👌

I come back to this whenever I need cheering up. Always love it. The fact that the plot holds up (as much as any DW plot does), it uses Timey-Wimey events and even has a clever twist for how The Doctor and The Master can share info secretly. It’s a masterpiece in its way, poking fun in a way that manages to be reverential. It’s a tricky line to tread but it does perfectly. … and it also involves the Daleks having a beam to destroy the universe, and sewers being a plot point….. sound familiar? (Moffat never wastes an idea) 😎

Fantastic casting. And proof that even toilet humor seems somehow classy, when the Brits do it!

"they are also extremly firm...." i actually think Rowan Atkinson would make a great Dr Who.

You’ve got to love the Master’s consistency, always escaping the sewer in 312 years. We really do need more people in the world as stoic and as determined as the Master.

This is shockingly close to the actual regen lineup. Her thirtieth body was a blonde lady from a regeneration that should not have been possible. Two young brunets after 9 and an older gentleman. Granted, the 11 and 12 spots would be swapped. this is fantastic.

I'll explain later.....

He was never cruel or cowardly. He never gave up. He never gave in.

This is better than the current Dr Who 😂😂😂😂

- Tell me, why do they call you the Master ? - I'll explain later. [evil laught] ... I laughed the same way xD

17:28 "never cruel and never cowardly' Hmmm.... sounds familiar Mr. Moffat! :D

The regenerations were amazingly.. prophetic.. 10 and his lick-the-mirror charms, 11 and his jumpiness, 12 and his alleged handsomeness- at least according to River Song, at least- and then.. well, 13 is just... yeah...

Didn’t know Moffat’s “I will explain later”-mystery box shtick foundation was laid so early on haha

The master shyly hiding his beam locators at the end was a nice touch

"Look after the universe for me. I've put a lot of work into it."

Jonathan Pryce is always a Master.

Rowan is actually very good in this! Guess who wrote this? Steven Moffat! The great Steven Moffat.

I can't get over how clumsily the middle part of the Master's TARDIS bobs up and down. It's sending me for some reason!

I cannot begin to express my love for this video.

Richard E. Grant is...."How could I ever forget the only time time Travelling Companion I've ever HAD"...I DIED. Hugh Grant with that hair sweep from his face...gorgeous. "oh sister..." lolz!!!!!

“Oh, dear! Another girl!”😂😂😂

I've watched this skit at least four times over the years it has been on KZfaq but this time I noticed how many future Dr Who plot developments are prophesied in it.

I actually really like Rowan Atkinson and Richard E Grant as the Doctor. They both do it so well!

"They're also extremely firm" "What are you trying to say?!" "Oh...Nothing" LOL!! SO FUNNY!

This has no business being this good in 2023+

"All those endless gravel quarries." Yes, there was rather a lot of gravel quarries.

"Doctor, why did 116 people dislike this video?" "I'll explain later."

Y'know, Rowan Atkinson as the new doctor could most possibly save the current Dr Who series

- Well, that was, funny ! - Why ?? - I'll explain later

This skit really feels like if Classic Doctor Who continued in the 90’s!

Rowan Atkinson could actually be the doctor I think. He's got a little bit of Paul McGann in him. And to think that when I first saw Silvester McCoy I thought he reminded me of mr bean...

"...and of course, my sonic screwdriver. *vibrates* Oh, look. It's got THREE settings." XD

just noticed that at 9:02 you can see someone inside the dalek on the left 🤣

that architect played those time lords for fools! He must have been living in the lap of luxury before his people discovered fire!!!! 😂

Arguably Moffat’s best script/episode in all the time he has written for doctor who

I can only imagine how much fun this was to act in.

I wouldn't be mad if Rowan ever did portray the Doctor

Doctor who: Say hello to the sofa of reasonable comfort IKEA: Yess, free advertising

I simply travelled back in time and rescued myself from the Pandorica. Has Steven Moffat really changed so little. XD

How have I only just seen this!!! Joanna Lumley nails it.

2023 : this "uncanon" episode makes more sense than what happened to Doctor Who today. "I'll always remember when The Doctor was"... Doctor Who.

Peoplz complained about a female doctor but i'd watch a season of this one. This lady doctor seems so much fun!