WhenBernard Cribbins passed awayin July 2022 , Doctor Who devotee know they ’d get to see him one last time in the series , after set up picturesrevealing him shooting a scene with Catherine Tate and David Tennant emerged online . But while there were program for more , what we date when that view broadcast this past weekend is what we ’re getting .
Cribbins ’ rejoinder as Donna Noble ’s grandfather Wilf climax the indorsement of three 60th anniversary special , “ Wild Blue Yonder , ” which aired on the BBC andDisney+this preceding weekend . After the 14th Doctor and Donna endured a harrowing dangerous undertaking , they returned to London to find Wilf await for them — a soppy reunion disregard short by Wilf ’s admonition of a rage that had engulfed the universe , setting the stage for the third and last sequence of this anniversary trilogy .
It was a sweet scene , rendered all the more poignant by the credit of “ Wild Blue Yonder ” dedicating the episode to Cribbins . Butwriting on Instagramafter the episode ’s programme , showrunner Russell T. Davies confirmed that Cribbins will not directly appear in next week ’s episode , “ The Giggle , ” and that the scene — film just month before his death , was his last carrying out before passing away .
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“ Farewell , honest-to-goodness soldier . That ’s goodnight and so long to our dear Bernard . Wilf is mentioned in dispatches next week , all safe and sound , do n’t worry , but that ’s the only scene Bernard was able to film , ” Davy confirmed , observe that there had antecedently been a “ little more ” compose for the actor , but eld and decline health lead Cribbins to pull out , shortly before he authorise away .
“ It was n’t to be ; at 93 years one-time , the previous soldier had given us his best , and stepped away , ” Davy ’ testimonial reason . “ Night , Bernard , and thank you . I love you . ”
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