Air traffic controllers might have something to say about this – Dr Who’s Tardis has landed on their runway at Heathrow. BBC Worldwide has teamed up with the airport to celebrate the longest running TV sci-fi series in the world.
From today, passengers travelling through Heathrow will be treated to a variety of exciting Doctor Who themed experiences including: appearances from the famous Cybermen, Tardis photobooths, genuine props and memorabilia, and reality experiences from Britain’s best loved drama series.
People in Terminal 5 will also today enjoy special performances by the London Philharmonic Orchestra of music from the iconic BBC Wales produced series and Doctor Who novelist Jenny Colgan will also be signing copies of her latest book, Doctor Who: Dark Horizons.
Amanda Hill, Chief Brands Officer for BBC Worldwide, said: “In its 50th Anniversary year we want to include fans around the World in our Doctor Who celebrations and this partnership with Heathrow is a fantastic way of capturing the attention of people from across the globe.”
Susan Goldsmith, Operations Director at Heathrow Terminal 5, said: “I am delighted that Heathrow has been chosen to host this much loved British iconic series. With visitors from over 180 destinations worldwide, as the UK’s only hub airport, Heathrow offers a fantastic opportunity to bring the Doctor Who experience to an international audience this summer.”
Steven Moffat, showrunner, said: “We are delighted to announce another extension to Heathrow’s world-beating facilities – all of space and time in a stylish blue box, complete with phone. Heathrow with time travel – nobody need ever be late again.”
