Doctor Who (2013 specials) Jackie. On 19 September 2013, scenes were filmed in the evening at Puzzlewood with fake snow being scattered over certain areas. On 5 October 2013, Doctor Who producer Marcus Wilson revealed via Twitter that filming was complete. In addition to the 50th anniversary episode featuring Matt Smith and David Tennant, a further special was produced to celebrate "Doctor Who's" half-century. "An Adventure in Space and Time", written by Mark Gatiss, was a feature-length docudrama detailing the conception and initial production of "Doctor Who". It featured David Bradley as William Hartnell and Reece Shearsmith as Patrick Troughton; Matt Smith has a
An Adventure in Space and Time with his emotional attachment to the character; with little choice, he reluctantly accepts the situation. He breaks into tears as he informs his wife Heather (Lesley Manville) of the news, admitting that he doesn't want to leave the role. Before his final scene, Hartnell shares a brief exchange with his successor, Patrick Troughton (Reece Shearsmith). As the cameras are about to record, Hartnell looks across the main console and sees Matt Smith, who will play the same role nearly 50 years later. Smith silently acknowledges Hartnell's legacy before disappearing as Hartnell begins the scene. For the thirtieth anniversary of "Doctor