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The Beatles almost met the Daleks in planned Doctor Who crossover episode
Doctor Who exhibition has revealed that iconic rock group The Beatles almost made appearance in the series - and that they could have come face to face with the Daleks.Doctor Who: Worlds Of Wonder made its world premiere at National Museums Liverpool today (May 26, 2022), and explores the science behind the long-running BBC series - as well as revealing its links to the city and showcasing props and costumes from the popular programme.It also explored the celebrity cameo that was not meant to be, after The Beatles were tipped to play themselves in one of first doctor William Hartnell's adventures back in 1965.The fab four planned to play elderly versions of themselves from 1996 in serial The Chase, which featured the Daleks, but the idea was not approved by their manager Brian Epstein at the time.However, fans still got to see the group make a virtual cameo in the episode, after a clip of their Top Of The Pops performance was broadcast on the Tardis' time-space visualiser - with the doctor and his companions watching them sing Ticket To Ride.In a bizarre real life coincidence, the episode also made reference to a Beatles museum in 25th century Liverpool - with the city today having its own Beatles Experience Museum, as well as numerous tours and venues dedicated to the group.It is just one of many stories explored in the new exhibition, which features links to Liverpool actors including doctors Tom Baker and Paul McGann, as well as stars including Elisabeth Sladen and Ken Dodd.The must-see immersive exhibition takes fans on a journey through the Tardis doors, where they will learn more about the science that inspired the stories - from regeneration, to blackholes and wormholes, and our environment.It also features
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