Not really. I wager that Cribbins' performance was just a cameo -- he was, after all, a very old man and wheelchair-bound -- and fans would be put out if what they put in a trailer was just about all there was to see. @@humanbeing2299
I think the story might be more about him than we think and a way to keep that secret is to kinda focus on everyone else who is in it first, that way when the story of Wilf and The Doctor being drawn together is revisited again, we are more surprised. I do think RTD might break a nations heart once again. @@humanbeing2299
@@humanbeing2299I assume he was probably gonna have a somewhat bigger part but probably never was huge. My guess is he's just gonna be in it for a brief emotional nice moment maybe towards the end
@@humanbeing2299It's been suggested that he passed away before they could film all of his scenes, so it's likely he's in a much smaller role than they'd hoped and they don't want to overhype his presence. Especially if it might look like they were milking it for the press.
I do think that Wilf is one of the Doctor's best companions, he represents everything the Doctor admires about humanity. His hope, determination, compassion, his fascination with astronomy and all the other little things in life. Bernard Cribbins played the role amazingly and I thank him for it.
Wilf was such a beloved character, its fitting it's Bernard Cribbins' final role. I'm going to tear up when I see his appearance in the 60th. I'll also remember the time he got pie'd by John Cleese in an episode of Fawlty Towers.
From black & white "Carry On" through a 1960s Dr Who film, the Wombles, and disasters at Fawlty Towers, and many, many others, until Dr Who in the 2000s, Bernard has been a constant through my life...yes, I remember those old films and seeing the 1960s Dr Who Daleks Invasion Of Earth film at the time of release , loving his voices for the Wombles in the early 1970s, and so on, and was so chuffed to see him back in Dr Who with the Christmas Invasion....when he then appeared more frequently it was very special, and to know that we should be seeing his last work in the new specials will be so bitter/sweet after his passing.... he was a very talented man, and always a gentleman... He also made some some very funny novelty record singles (45rpm) and at least one album back in the early 1960s which are worth checking out...... He was a very quiet , and gentle genius... 😉 Goodbye old friend indeed... RIP Bernard.... you are sorely missed... 😢
Originally, Wilf’s role was going to be filled by Donna’s father, Geoff Noble. However, the actor, Howard Attfield, died after filming his scenes for Partners in Crime. The production team wanted to avoid recasting the character as a sign of respect, so they made Bernard Cribbins’ character Donna’s grandad. You can see Geoff Noble in The Runaway Bride, and he’s the person who bought the lottery ticket at the end of The End of Time. Rest in peace, Bernard Cribbins and Howard Attfield.
It's so sad that Willfred didn't travel through time and space with the Doctor. He is and will forever be one of my favorites and I would have liked to have seen him as a full-fledged companion❤❤💙❤😭🪦
devastated isn’t the word to describe how I felt hearing of Bernard Cribbins’ passing last year, Wilf is far and away one of my favourite Doctor Who characters. I’m not sure how I’m going to feel seeing him for the 60th but I’m glad we’ll be watching his final onscreen performance as this wonderful character. RIP sir ❤️
Whilst it’s the most unconventional bond in the Whoniverse it’s one of the best. Wilf and The Doctor, men who are almost strangers yet work as well as old friends. I’m glad we get a little more of this with David and Bernard back for the 60th
Cribbins was truly made for the part. Such an excellent actor, and you know when he did Jackanory he was the very best of the best, and looked forward to hearing him as he brough life to the stories
There at the beginning, and there at the end! How many remember Bernard as Tom Campbell, companion to Peter Cushing's Doctor in 1966's DALEKS INVASION EARTH: 2150 AD? And in both roles, a gifted actor who projected warmth and kindness. That man is dearly, dearly missed.
Wilf is One of my Favorite Doctor Who Companions hell one of my favorite characters in the show My heart broke when I learned of Bernard Cribbins passing cause he wasn't just Donna's Grand Dad he was the Doctor's and all of our Grand dad RIP Bernard Cribbins
I think it's so beautiful that they got Bernard Cribbins in the 60th with David Tennant again. Hopefully, they have a beautiful send off for this relationship with the two of them.
There will never be another companion quite like Wilf. The performance and charm that Bernard Cribbins brought to the role is so outstanding and magical. He'll always be one of my favorites. I'm extremely grateful we'll gt to see him one last time in the 60th.
Even though I’m a somewhat new dr who fan started watching in 2020 lockdown my favourite companion will always be 10th Donna - Wilfred R.I.P Bernard you legend 🫡
I adore how Russell writes his characters and Wilf is up there as one of the best for me I cant wait to see what characters we get with Russell's new lead of the show 🔥
I found that much more emotional than I expected. I grew up with Bernard doing Jackanory, and he was always on the telly in one thing or another. I'm glad I'll get to see him in my favourite show one last time, but it's also going to hurt so very much. Thanks for everything Bernard, you will always be a legend in my books!
He is a beautiful character, and when the Doctor said to him that he will be happy for him to be his father it was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Specially if you think about the fact that the Doctor decided to save him and to regenerate.
Wilfred is possibly the only person in the universe that The Doctor considers equal to him. Nevermind the perception of age gap, the soul these two shared was what really made the Doctor almost tear the universe just to save Wilf for. Rose healed that inner wonder and child-like amazement that The Doctor lost in The Time War. Wilfred was that serious gentleman attire that The Doctor hid for reasons even The Doctor himself wanted to hide. Wilfred really brought out that titanic perception of The Doctor to scale and talked to him like a person
I love the Wilfried Mott character. A gentle, sensitive but also wise and brave character. Wish he would have been my grandfather I never had. The actor played him so well.
The chemistry between these 2 is just fantastic. And Wilf is the most impactful, emotionally engaging and important bit character through the entire 60 year. Even Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, as important as he was, didn't have quite the same impact. Such a small role and yet a massive mark on the show.
Bernard was is a wonderful and wise character, who (I believe) made the Doctor examine and challenge his decisions. A wonderful and pivotal character who is sorely missed. A consummate actor who breathed so much lie into his role. Thank you
Without the music in the scene where Wilf and the Doctor meet again in Sontaran Stratagem, I never noticed that Donna’s phone was beeping the whole time. 😂
"But every night, Doctor, when it gets dark, and the stars come out, I'll look up on her behalf. I'll look up at the sky, and think of you." RIP Bernard Cribbins 💔
We miss you Bernard. Looking forward to seeing him in the 60th. Praying they do him justice! So glad it's Russell writing for them, these days I wouldn't trust anyone else with these characters.
Wilfred Mott..... The inclusion of this man in the Doctor's travels as Donna's grandfather, it was just one of the most rewarding pieces of Modern Who I never knew I needed. Just with his "Lord' she's a cactus" line, or “I did my duty. 'You never killed anyone.' No. No, don't say that like it's shameful.", and "I shan't it's Christmas!" simply being this beautiful human we all came to love throughout series 4 and Christmas special. RIP Bernard Cribbins, you were a light in the darkness and I think we all feel the line "I'd be proud if you were my dad."
I love the fact we're supposed to be seeing Wilf in the 60th.. I won't cry. Well, unless they find a way to explain that he was called Tom Campbell for a while in the 70s.
I always shed a tear on seeing Bernard now - I genuinely miss him. He's been able to reduce me to tears since I was little - almost as long ago as the start of Dr Who! Just his sheer acting talent, nothing sinister about him at all. He could reduce me to tears of laughter as well, because he could be very silly - and, darn it, very silly is _extremely important!_ Fortunately he was silly far more often than moving. He was on children's TV when I was young, back when kids TV started after the end of school (around 3:30. There wasn't much, if any, TV after the lunchtime Watch With Mother - which I genuinely remember - until then. TV channels would shut down at different times of the day), up until the news at 5:40, after The Magic Roundabout or similar drew our time to a close. (The news was always my dad's "hush! I'm watching! ... snore..." time. Though if we turned the channel to BBC 2 or ITV - our only options - to see what was on, he'd wake up and shout "I was watching that!" 🤣. I miss Dad too.) There was - still is, I think - a wonderful storytelling programme called Jackanory. Big names of the theatre & film, along with other famous people, would sit surrounded by toys and read a book to us. The pictures in the books would be shown as and when they were required. Such a simple concept, but for some kids it was the only time they had a story read to them outside of school. Bernard was a favourite reader of mine. He was in so many wonderful things, but my immediate thought is always as the porter in The Railway Children. If you get the chance to watch that, do! It's a beautiful story - you will cry, but I won't say when (don't worry, it's kid friendly) - and it's set in a beautiful area. He was - as he always was - freaking awesome in it! I was so glad to see him in DW though. As ever, his acting was note perfect. I miss him dreadfully.
I almost feel like Wild should've stayed for series 5, imagine him and Eleven travelling the universe. I know it could never happen, but I love the beautiful never could have been.
The one & only Legend couldn't keep his promise to The Doctor for not Dying, but he sure made it to their next encounter & if fate intertwined with reality then that's sayin something? R.I.P Bernard Cribbins O.B.E ❤❤
I was wondering if any one else was going to bring that up. Even though it was a different continuity (despite adapting the second Dalek serial) he did a good job and it was nice for the show to bring him back.
Oh, Bernard. What a legend you were. Always hits hard whenever you show up (might be on Cbeebies mostly in my life now but still). Their relationship was beautiful. Beyond.
I miss Bernard so much. Rest in peace you absolute legend. Although was half expecting a reference to the fact that he was already a previous doctor who companion, although maybe they couldn't mention it due to rights issues
I cannot wait to see Bernard Cribbins as Wilf one final time in the 60th....i missed him (and Donna) dearly all these years and it's a bit of a crime to not have used him, while Matt Smiths and Capaldis run...
I'm so glad we're at least getting some of Wilf in the 60th! R.I.P Bernard Cribbins, what a legend! 💙
Yeah but we have never seen actual photos on any social media or the trailers which I think is weird
Not really. I wager that Cribbins' performance was just a cameo -- he was, after all, a very old man and wheelchair-bound -- and fans would be put out if what they put in a trailer was just about all there was to see. @@humanbeing2299
I think the story might be more about him than we think and a way to keep that secret is to kinda focus on everyone else who is in it first, that way when the story of Wilf and The Doctor being drawn together is revisited again, we are more surprised. I do think RTD might break a nations heart once again. @@humanbeing2299
@@humanbeing2299I assume he was probably gonna have a somewhat bigger part but probably never was huge. My guess is he's just gonna be in it for a brief emotional nice moment maybe towards the end
@@humanbeing2299It's been suggested that he passed away before they could film all of his scenes, so it's likely he's in a much smaller role than they'd hoped and they don't want to overhype his presence. Especially if it might look like they were milking it for the press.
“This silly old- …I almost said something very rude there but I won’t.”
A gentleman as always, Bernard. 🥲
RIP. 💔
I do think that Wilf is one of the Doctor's best companions, he represents everything the Doctor admires about humanity. His hope, determination, compassion, his fascination with astronomy and all the other little things in life. Bernard Cribbins played the role amazingly and I thank him for it.
Beautifully put!
RIP Bernard Cribbins! I'm so glad he's going to be in Doctor Who one last time later this year!
. . and I'll be weeping.
Wilf is to this day my favourite part time companion, so sad Bernard sadly past away last year.
Heartbreaking. I found Bradley Walsh a delightful companion too and I hope he pops in from time to time. (no pun intended)
Wilf was such a beloved character, its fitting it's Bernard Cribbins' final role. I'm going to tear up when I see his appearance in the 60th. I'll also remember the time he got pie'd by John Cleese in an episode of Fawlty Towers.
Rest in peace Bernard, what a legendary man. The nations grandfather.
From The Wombles to Doctor Who, Bernard Cribbins defined my childhood. Goodbye old friend.
From black & white "Carry On" through a 1960s Dr Who film, the Wombles, and disasters at Fawlty Towers, and many, many others, until Dr Who in the 2000s, Bernard has been a constant through my life...yes, I remember those old films and seeing the 1960s Dr Who Daleks Invasion Of Earth film at the time of release , loving his voices for the Wombles in the early 1970s, and so on, and was so chuffed to see him back in Dr Who with the Christmas Invasion....when he then appeared more frequently it was very special, and to know that we should be seeing his last work in the new specials will be so bitter/sweet after his passing.... he was a very talented man, and always a gentleman...
He also made some some very funny novelty record singles (45rpm) and at least one album back in the early 1960s which are worth checking out...... He was a very quiet , and gentle genius... 😉
Goodbye old friend indeed... RIP Bernard.... you are sorely missed... 😢
Originally, Wilf’s role was going to be filled by Donna’s father, Geoff Noble. However, the actor, Howard Attfield, died after filming his scenes for Partners in Crime. The production team wanted to avoid recasting the character as a sign of respect, so they made Bernard Cribbins’ character Donna’s grandad.
You can see Geoff Noble in The Runaway Bride, and he’s the person who bought the lottery ticket at the end of The End of Time.
Rest in peace, Bernard Cribbins and Howard Attfield.
It's so sad that Willfred didn't travel through time and space with the Doctor. He is and will forever be one of my favorites and I would have liked to have seen him as a full-fledged companion❤❤💙❤😭🪦
Wilf didn't, but Bernard Cribbins did, with the Peter Cushing Doctor.
Seeing Wilf back in Dr Who is gonna be such a trip now that Bernard is no longer here. Such a heart warming friend of the Dr. RIP legend.
devastated isn’t the word to describe how I felt hearing of Bernard Cribbins’ passing last year, Wilf is far and away one of my favourite Doctor Who characters.
I’m not sure how I’m going to feel seeing him for the 60th but I’m glad we’ll be watching his final onscreen performance as this wonderful character. RIP sir ❤️
Whilst it’s the most unconventional bond in the Whoniverse it’s one of the best. Wilf and The Doctor, men who are almost strangers yet work as well as old friends. I’m glad we get a little more of this with David and Bernard back for the 60th
Cribbins was truly made for the part. Such an excellent actor, and you know when he did Jackanory he was the very best of the best, and looked forward to hearing him as he brough life to the stories
There at the beginning, and there at the end! How many remember Bernard as Tom Campbell, companion to Peter Cushing's Doctor in 1966's DALEKS INVASION EARTH: 2150 AD? And in both roles, a gifted actor who projected warmth and kindness. That man is dearly, dearly missed.
Wilf is One of my Favorite Doctor Who Companions hell one of my favorite characters in the show My heart broke when I learned of Bernard Cribbins passing cause he wasn't just Donna's Grand Dad he was the Doctor's and all of our Grand dad RIP Bernard Cribbins
Bernard was such an amazing actor, he brought so much to every scene he was in. 💙 He is missed 😢
i love that the confidential clips are being put on youtube, keep it up!! :)
I think it's so beautiful that they got Bernard Cribbins in the 60th with David Tennant again. Hopefully, they have a beautiful send off for this relationship with the two of them.
It's easier to tell a stranger your true feelings than to tell the closet to you.
I really loved the relationship between those two. So lovely.
There will never be another companion quite like Wilf. The performance and charm that Bernard Cribbins brought to the role is so outstanding and magical. He'll always be one of my favorites. I'm extremely grateful we'll gt to see him one last time in the 60th.
Even though I’m a somewhat new dr who fan started watching in 2020 lockdown my favourite companion will always be 10th Donna - Wilfred R.I.P Bernard you legend 🫡
I hope that what we get of Bernard Cribbins in the 60th will do Wilf justice.
Losing Mr. Cribbins was so sad. He took such a great part in the Doctor. RIP sir.
I adore how Russell writes his characters and Wilf is up there as one of the best for me
I cant wait to see what characters we get with Russell's new lead of the show 🔥
I found that much more emotional than I expected. I grew up with Bernard doing Jackanory, and he was always on the telly in one thing or another. I'm glad I'll get to see him in my favourite show one last time, but it's also going to hurt so very much. Thanks for everything Bernard, you will always be a legend in my books!
RTD made characters feel so real. Eerily real.
I can’t wait to see 14 and Wilf interact in the 60th. If his first line isn’t “see! Same old face! Didn’t I tell you you’d be alright?”
Wilf was one of the best companions and I can’t wait to see him in the 60th
Rip Bernard 😭
He is a beautiful character, and when the Doctor said to him that he will be happy for him to be his father it was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Specially if you think about the fact that the Doctor decided to save him and to regenerate.
Bernard Cribbins. R.I.P. I loved you my whole life, what a talent. Lovely man.
Wilfred is possibly the only person in the universe that The Doctor considers equal to him. Nevermind the perception of age gap, the soul these two shared was what really made the Doctor almost tear the universe just to save Wilf for. Rose healed that inner wonder and child-like amazement that The Doctor lost in The Time War. Wilfred was that serious gentleman attire that The Doctor hid for reasons even The Doctor himself wanted to hide. Wilfred really brought out that titanic perception of The Doctor to scale and talked to him like a person
Bernard Cribbins plays my favourite doctor who characters
I love the Wilfried Mott character. A gentle, sensitive but also wise and brave character. Wish he would have been my grandfather I never had. The actor played him so well.
Bernard Cribbins became all our grandfather as Wilf and always will be.
'Some new man goes sauntering away' stills hits me 🥺
Hope we get to see him in the TARDIS one more time in November.
He will always be one of my favorites of Doctor Who's characters and companions.
The chemistry between these 2 is just fantastic. And Wilf is the most impactful, emotionally engaging and important bit character through the entire 60 year. Even Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, as important as he was, didn't have quite the same impact. Such a small role and yet a massive mark on the show.
Wilf was such a grand character .
R.I.P Bernard you are missed so much
RIP Bernard Cribbins Legend
Wilf is one of the best companions, and he was only in a few stories.
RIP Bernard.
"I'm going to cry" said in the same intonation as Ten here
'I Dont want to go'!
Bernard Cribbins is a legend, after all of Wilf’s fascination with space, I’m delighted that he got to be the Tenth Doctor’s final companion, R.I.P
Rest in peace Mr Cribbins. You will always be remembered.
Bernard was is a wonderful and wise character, who (I believe) made the Doctor examine and challenge his decisions. A wonderful and pivotal character who is sorely missed. A consummate actor who breathed so much lie into his role.
Thank you
I'm soo glad the official Doctor Who RUclips is releasing all these video leading up to the 60th :)
🥹 lovely to see Bernard again. Such a lovely man, and I can't wait to see Wilf one last time soon.
I love wilf son much. He's one of my favorite characters. Rip Bernard
I have always had a soft corner in my heart for Wilf. It will always be there. Love wilf❤
Rip Bernard Cribbins. Thank you for being such a legend, I salute to you sir. 🫡😢😢😢
Thank you from France.
Rest in peace mr cribbins, you will be missed
Without the music in the scene where Wilf and the Doctor meet again in Sontaran Stratagem, I never noticed that Donna’s phone was beeping the whole time. 😂
Waiting for Martha to pick up. They didn't miss a trick in those days.
RIP Bernard Cribbins :(
the way Wilf pointed at the doctor when he said OOhhhh ITS YOU!!! lmao so adorable...RIP adorable man. :(
Well you're NOT leaving me with **HER!!** Fair enough!!!
"I'd thought it would be cleaner" 😂🤣🤣 Always will love Wilf ❤
I'm not ready for the conversation Donna and 14 will inevitably have about his passing 😭
"But every night, Doctor, when it gets dark, and the stars come out, I'll look up on her behalf. I'll look up at the sky, and think of you."
RIP Bernard Cribbins 💔
You will be remember Wilf ❤
Rest in peace Bernard.
We miss you Bernard. Looking forward to seeing him in the 60th. Praying they do him justice! So glad it's Russell writing for them, these days I wouldn't trust anyone else with these characters.
Wilf is one of my all time favourite characters
“I’d thought it would be cleaner”
This is just irresistible! 😂😂
RIP Bernard Cribbins ❤
a bit random but my family are from Oldham, my Mums uncle knew Bernard when they were kids.
Doctor who forever viva nossa dublagem brasileira dbq ❤ abraços do seu amigo seu fã Mateus Natal RN 😊
I’m still mad at him for knocking 4 times, but at least his face is back
Wilfred Mott..... The inclusion of this man in the Doctor's travels as Donna's grandfather, it was just one of the most rewarding pieces of Modern Who I never knew I needed. Just with his "Lord' she's a cactus" line, or “I did my duty. 'You never killed anyone.' No. No, don't say that like it's shameful.", and "I shan't it's Christmas!" simply being this beautiful human we all came to love throughout series 4 and Christmas special. RIP Bernard Cribbins, you were a light in the darkness and I think we all feel the line "I'd be proud if you were my dad."
That man is so adored
Bernard's second Tardis ! What great reach Mr Cribbens had, go watch his first Dr Who outing for comedic gold. RIP
I love the fact we're supposed to be seeing Wilf in the 60th.. I won't cry. Well, unless they find a way to explain that he was called Tom Campbell for a while in the 70s.
oh bernard how we miss you
I always shed a tear on seeing Bernard now - I genuinely miss him. He's been able to reduce me to tears since I was little - almost as long ago as the start of Dr Who! Just his sheer acting talent, nothing sinister about him at all. He could reduce me to tears of laughter as well, because he could be very silly - and, darn it, very silly is _extremely important!_ Fortunately he was silly far more often than moving.
He was on children's TV when I was young, back when kids TV started after the end of school (around 3:30. There wasn't much, if any, TV after the lunchtime Watch With Mother - which I genuinely remember - until then. TV channels would shut down at different times of the day), up until the news at 5:40, after The Magic Roundabout or similar drew our time to a close.
(The news was always my dad's "hush! I'm watching! ... snore..." time. Though if we turned the channel to BBC 2 or ITV - our only options - to see what was on, he'd wake up and shout "I was watching that!" 🤣. I miss Dad too.)
There was - still is, I think - a wonderful storytelling programme called Jackanory. Big names of the theatre & film, along with other famous people, would sit surrounded by toys and read a book to us. The pictures in the books would be shown as and when they were required. Such a simple concept, but for some kids it was the only time they had a story read to them outside of school. Bernard was a favourite reader of mine.
He was in so many wonderful things, but my immediate thought is always as the porter in The Railway Children. If you get the chance to watch that, do! It's a beautiful story - you will cry, but I won't say when (don't worry, it's kid friendly) - and it's set in a beautiful area. He was - as he always was - freaking awesome in it! I was so glad to see him in DW though. As ever, his acting was note perfect.
I miss him dreadfully.
I almost feel like Wild should've stayed for series 5, imagine him and Eleven travelling the universe. I know it could never happen, but I love the beautiful never could have been.
"Who are you?"
"Im Wilfred Mott"
Best companion
Where can we, how can we watch Dr. Who in the USA? I sure do miss this show.
HBO Max
I love this R.I.P
The one & only Legend couldn't keep his promise to The Doctor for not Dying, but he sure made it to their next encounter & if fate intertwined with reality then that's sayin something? R.I.P Bernard Cribbins O.B.E ❤❤
This is technically Bernard’s second time as the Doctor’s companion given he was in the Dr. Who movie with Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin)
I was wondering if any one else was going to bring that up. Even though it was a different continuity (despite adapting the second Dalek serial) he did a good job and it was nice for the show to bring him back.
Which does explain why he said “I thought it would be cleaner.” He’s seen a cleaner control room.
we will him forever!!!!!! simply the best character
God bless Bernard… the man who should have been a Sir! 🫡 💙
2:46 - What if it's the Toymaker? 👀
Wilf Boards the grand dad we never had
Oh, Bernard. What a legend you were. Always hits hard whenever you show up (might be on Cbeebies mostly in my life now but still).
Their relationship was beautiful. Beyond.
bbcdoctorwho always manages to make me cry
I hope Wilf gets to stay in the 60th, but I'm a little worried he'll have been written out. Love you Bernard Cribbins
He kinda has to be. Sad, but inevitable.
I love wilfred
RIP Bernard
I so love these episodes
My favourite character of all Doctor Who is Wildred 💕
I am going to sob when Wilfred and 14 see eachother in the 60th
I miss Bernard so much. Rest in peace you absolute legend. Although was half expecting a reference to the fact that he was already a previous doctor who companion, although maybe they couldn't mention it due to rights issues
I cannot wait to see Bernard Cribbins as Wilf one final time in the 60th....i missed him (and Donna) dearly all these years and it's a bit of a crime to not have used him, while Matt Smiths and Capaldis run...