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A Doctor Who prop's midlife crisis, but make it unhinged.
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The Auton Diaries (1999)

DIY chaosmeta-nerd humor1990s video store energy

Overview

Comedy

Have you ever wondered what happens to Autons between programmes — when they're "resting"? This is the story of one such Auton and his search for a career after the BBC threw him out onto the streets... and how he found BBV!

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

That Auton mask is giving everything and nothing simultaneously.

Acting

Gareth Preston committed to Rubberhead like it was Shakespeare.

Production

BBV's entire chaotic business model distilled into 420 seconds.

Best for:Solo: When you need 7 minutes of unhinged Doctor Who deep cut comedy.·Friends: Convince your Who-friends this is better canon than the Timeless Child.·Rewatch: Pause every frame to spot which Auton costume this actually is.
ReleasedJul 1, 1999
Runtime7m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
BBV Productions

Top Cast

Jo Castleton

Jo Castleton

Woman

Bill Baggs

Bill Baggs

Himself

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

BBV was a 1990s British video company that made legally-questionable Doctor Who spinoffs starring actual cast members—this parodies their entire existence.

Trivia

The Autons first appeared in 1970's 'Spearhead from Space' and were the first monsters in color Doctor Who; this short treats them like washed-up soap stars.

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