{"id":713,"date":"2023-11-23T21:26:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T21:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enjoybritainonline.co.uk\/?p=713"},"modified":"2023-11-29T21:31:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:31:03","slug":"doctor-who-on-wheels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enjoybritainonline.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/11\/23\/doctor-who-on-wheels\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor Who on wheels"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0National Motor Museum at Beaulieu<\/a>\u00a0is set to transport visitors through time and space with the unveiling of a new temporary display featuring the most iconic vehicles from the beloved British sci-fi series, Doctor Who. From the sleek and stylish Bessie to the futuristic Whomobile and a menacing Dalek, this collection marks the 60th<\/sup> anniversary of the series and opened to visitors from 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0November 2023.<\/p>\n

Heading the line-up is none other than Bessie<\/strong>, the Third Doctor’s trusty yellow roadster. Bessie\u2019s first appearance was in\u00a0Doctor Who and the Silurians<\/em>\u00a0in early 1970 and appeared regularly with the Third Doctor, played by Jon Pertwee. It also made single appearances in Fourth, Seventh, Eighth and Eleventh Doctor stories. Familiar to fans of the classic era, Bessie has become synonymous with the Doctor’s adventures.<\/p>\n

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Doctor Who’s Bessie at The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Zooming in from the 1970s, the display presents the\u00a0Whomobile<\/strong>, a custom-designed vehicle created for the Doctor by the brilliant minds at UNIT, the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce. A sleek blend of style and functionality, the Whomobile is a testament to the Doctor’s ability to traverse the cosmos. It made its first appearance in\u00a0Invasion of the Dinosaurs<\/em>\u00a0broadcast in January and February 1974. The vehicle\u2019s only other appearance was in\u00a0Planet of the Spiders<\/em>, which was the final adventure for Jon Pertwee\u2019s Third Doctor and would see him regenerate as Tom Baker\u2019s Fourth Doctor.<\/p>\n

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Doctor Who, Whomobile with Jon Pertwee 1974 DOCTORWHOlogo\u2122& \u00a9BBC1973. Licensed by BBC Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finally, adding an element of menace to the display is an authentic\u00a0Dalek<\/strong>, the iconic extraterrestrial villains that have been striking fear into the hearts of Doctor Who fans for decades. The Dalek on display appeared in all but one of the classic Doctor Who Dalek episodes. The National Motor Museum is thrilled to provide a rare opportunity for fans to witness the intricacies of Dalek design up close, as visitors will be able to come face to eyestalk with one of the Doctor’s most formidable foes.<\/p>\n

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Doctor Who Dalek (1-7) The Five Doctors 1983 (hi004024508) DOCTORWHOlogo\u2122 &\u00a9BBC1973. Licensed by BBC Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Beaulieu\u2019s Lord Montagu is an avid \u2018Whovian\u2019. He was a founder member of the Doctor Who Restoration Team, a group of fans instrumental in\u00a0restoring old episodes recovered from\u00a0various\u00a0sources in less than perfect condition.\u00a0He said \u2018I am delighted to be hosting this display of Doctor Who props in the programme\u2019s 60th\u00a0anniversary year. I am sure it will bring great joy to our visitors and bring back memories of watching the Saturday evening episodes, perhaps for some from behind the sofa.\u2019<\/p>\n

The display can be seen until the end of February 2024 and is included in a general admission ticket to Beaulieu. This includes entry to the National Motor Museum,\u00a0World of Top Gear<\/em>,\u00a0On Screen Cars<\/em>, Palace House, Secret Army exhibition, Beaulieu Abbey, its grounds and gardens including adventure play area\u00a0Little Beaulieu,\u00a0<\/em>plus\u00a0<\/em>unlimited rides on the Monorail and Veteran Bus.<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0www.beaulieu.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to book tickets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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