To celebrateDoctorWhoDay, deleted scenes from the 60th anniversary special and Ncuti Gatwa’s first season have been released online. The beloved long-running sci-fi series began on July 31, 2025, introducing viewers to the Time Lord and his TARDIS for the first time. Gatwa made his debut during theending ofDoctor Who’s 60th anniversary specialsin 2023, then led the series as the Fifteenth Doctor for the subsequent seasonal special and season 14.
As November 23 marked the show’s 61st birthday,DoctorWhoreleased a compilation of several deleted scenes from episodes released in 2023 and 2024. Check it out below:
The compilation includes scenes that were cut entirely, such as a tense showdown between Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) and Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) from “The Giggle,” and extended sequences, such as a longer peek at the Bogeyman’s lair in “Space Babies.” The video also features an alternate cut of Sutekh’s reveal from “The Legend of Ruby Sunday,” in addition to several other moments from the recent episodes.
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For many of these sequences, it is understandable why they were cut from the final versions of theDoctor Whoseason 14 episodes. Scenes such as Donna’s family argument and Ruby’s discussion about her past were either reworked or had their vital information moved to other moments. Meanwhile, longer sequences featured in the above video were re-edited and trimmed down, likely to fit the runtime.The decision to adjust or remove those sequences likely came down to storytelling purposes, and ultimately did not impact the finished product too much.
However, there are a couple scenes that would’ve been worthwhile to include in the final episode. The extended ending dialogue from “The Devil Chord,” featuring the Doctor and Ruby and the Doctor’s whistle, would provide some clarity for the audience. The scene explains elements that viewers were left debating when the episode aired. As such,the cut scenes could explain unclear plot pointsand make the episode as a whole stronger.
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Though deleted scenes can’t compare to full specials when it comes to an anniversary celebration, the newly releasedDoctorWhofootage is nevertheless a perfect reward for those celebrating the show’s milestones. Even when they don’t reveal anything new, or feature genuine substance, each moment does leave viewers pondering what could have been andoffer a peek at the unfiltered process behind making an episode.
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Furthermore, the new scenes may offer a hint athow the series will celebrate its milestones outside of major anniversariesunder the Disney and BBC co-production agreement. Each year could bring some small special release for viewers, even if it’s only a brief 10-minute video. WithDoctor Whoseason 15releasing next year, the show’s 62nd birthday might offer some extra goodies as well.
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Doctor Who: Released on July 03, 2025, this series follows the Doctor and their companion as they journey across time and space, encountering a range of extraordinary friends and adversaries, expanding the universe of the long-running British science fiction series.
