But what was kept top secret was the return of classic Doctors in the feature-length episode, a twist which not only amplified nostalgia levels but also tugged at the heartstrings.<\/p>\n
David Bradley, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann and Peter Davison all reappeared in a sequence that saw the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) fighting against a forced regeneration, with these past incarnations existing as \u201cguardians of the edge\u201d within a mindscape that Time Lords cross in the final seconds of the process.<\/p>\n
But that wasn\u2019t the extent of the classic Doctors\u2019 contribution \u2013 having covertly implanted her friends with an implant, the Doctor was able to appear to assist her friends by way of a hologram generated by the TARDIS, despite being trapped at the \u201cedge of existence\u201d.<\/p>
The hologram came to Tegan\u2019s aid as she found herself trapped within the new UNIT HQ as it was swarmed by Cybermen \u2013 and her \u201cemotional memory\u201d was seen to affect the hologram\u2019s interface, with its appearance switching from the Thirteenth Doctor to the Fifth.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou sort of look like you used to, but not quite,\u201d Tegan says to her Doctor. \u201cI could say the same to you!\u201d he retorts.<\/p>\n
Tegan made her first appearance in Doctor Who<\/a> in the 1981 story Logopolis, which marked Tom Baker\u2019s final appearance as the Fourth Doctor. She then appeared in all but one story in the Fifth Doctor era between 1982 and 1984.<\/p>\n The Power of the Doctor<\/a> reveals that Tegan hasn\u2019t seen or spoken to the Doctor in four decades, following her emotional exit from the TARDIS after a harrowing encounter with the Daleks in the story Resurrection of the Daleks<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tegan bears some resentment for the Doctor never having reached out, but as the hologram takes the form of her old friend, they are able to reconcile. \u201cYou think you left and I never thought of you again?\u201d asks the Doctor. \u201cI never forget any of you. I remember everything.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYeah?\u201d she says. \u201cWell, what am I thinking seeing all these Cybermen?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAdric,\u201d the Doctor solemnly replies.<\/p>\n This exchange references the devastating events of the 1982 story Earthshock<\/a>, the Fifth Doctor and Tegan\u2019s first encounter with the Cybermen, which ended in the tragic demise of fellow TARDIS traveller Adric, played by Matthew Waterhouse. (Admit it, Doctor Who fans, none of you had an Adric reference on your Doctor Who centenary special bingo card.)<\/p>\n The Doctor shares some familiar words of encouragement with Tegan (\u201cNow, brave heart!\u201d) and encourages her to rally and escape the Cybermen \u2013 and with that, the hologram vanishes.<\/p>\n Speaking to Radio Times<\/strong>, Janet Fielding had previously described the reaction to news of Tegan\u2019s return to Doctor Who<\/a> as \u201cextraordinary\u201d and \u201cso enthusiastic\u201d, adding: \u201cWhat can I say? How many shows give you that opportunity?\u201d<\/p>\n Read more about Doctor Who:<\/strong><\/p>\n Doctor Who<\/strong>\u00a0is available to stream on BBC iPlayer<\/a>\u00a0with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox \u2013 you can sign up for a\u00a07-day free trial here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our\u00a0Sci-Fi<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31.\u00a0<\/strong>For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Morgan Jeffery Published: Sunday, 23 October 2022 at 12:00 am Fans of Doctor Who\u2019s 1980s era knew they were in for a treat with the show\u2019s centenary special, what with classic companions Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) returning. 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