Just what is it with 10 and 11...

Numerous people have asked me why the 10th and 11th Doctors keep popping up in Christel Doctor Who. Firstly I should say that their appearances are planned and they have a massive role to play in the grand scheme of things. Obviously I cant tell you what their role is but I am writing this post just to give you a quick heads up of when and where they have popped up so far in Christel Doctor Who in case you have missed any appearances. So here goes...

Series 1, Episode 6 - ARNIE
Although the doctors aren't physically present in the episode ARNIE starts the intrigue by presenting David Tennants 10th Doctor and then following that up with the image of Matt Smith's 11th Doctor. This causes the Doctor to ask who the "final face" was. It also causes a short debate between ARNIE and the Doctor about the true identity of the Doctors 11th face. More interestingly though, it does imply that ARNIE has already seen, or knows of the 11th Doctor(Matt Smith's version at least).

(as you can see I did eventually replace the Matt Smith avatar for one that I felt represented him a little better)

Series 1 Christmas Special - How the Doctor Stole Christmas
This is the first physical appearance of the Doctors on the show and it takes place right after the Doctor and Tabitha have left. The two Doctors step into shot and although they have very little screen time they state simply that they "made it here" and that "he is not ready yet, he needs more time". Their appearance implies that they have been watching this version of the Doctor and that they know what is happening to him...

ARNIE Series 1, Episode 5 - Back from the Future
The two Doctors appear for the second time after the end credits of ARNIE series 1. They talk briefly about how ARNIE is now in the right place and how another piece of the puzzle is now in place. The 11th Doctor states that they then must be off as they cannot keep poor old Hectus waiting...at the time this reference wasn't understood, but the next time appeared was...

Series 2, Episode 6 - Memoirs of a Timelord
After the Doctor and Tabitha leave the Menos monks the 10th and 11th Doctors appear again and talk to Hectus about the memories that the Doctor has just experienced.This is the first time that the Doctors imply that they know what is happening to the "Christel" Doctor.  It also follows on from their appearance at the end of ARNIE series 1 in which they stated that they couldn't keep Hectus waiting any longer. This further adds to the idea that they are actually involved in some of the events that befall the Doctor and/or have a knowledge of what is happening...

Series 2, Episode 11 - Vault 101
This was actually the first time that the Doctors appeared as part of the story and not just in a post-credits scene. As the Doctor went to visit Ida Scott(The Oracle) and then River Song the 10th and 11th Doctors were there to reassure the characters that they had done the right thing and that the Doctor needed time. The 10th Doctor again hinted at a greater knowledge of what was happening when he said that the Doctor simply needed to do this part "by himself". It is still not known what he meant by this, but it does again show, as thier conversation with Hectus earlier in the series, that other characters know of a greater scheme unfolding.

 
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Enemy Within
This final appearance hints at a much darker scheme occurring behind the scenes. The Doctors know talk of the Doctor having "crossed over" and the time streams being "harder to navigate" because of this. They also seem much more resigned to the fate that is about to befall this Doctor. They do also say that the "time is nearly here" and that "They are on to us", although it is unclear as to who this "they" is it does again highlight the fact that these two regenerations of the Doctor know of something very big which is nearly here...

So that gets you up to date, so far...the two doctors will be back in series 3...and in a big way...but then I suspect you knew that already. Keep an eye out for them, their appearances are building towards a massive pay off and the conclusion of a number of huge story arcs. As the 10th Doctor said "So, It's nearly time then?"