DOCTOR Who writer Richard Curtis has revealed the heart-wrenching reason he wrote the episode Vincent and the Doctor. He revealed last night that the episode was supposed to be a tribute to his late sister.
Vincent and the Doctor has been considered one of the best episodes of the modern Doctor Who era by fans and critics alike. In particular, the script has been praised for sending a poignant message about grief.
Acclaimed screenwriter Curtis, who penned the episode, tweeted some insights during last night's watch-along . Sadly, Curtis' sister passed away a few years prior and that's what inspired his writing for the episode.
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