Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Surprise: Acclaimed Actor Reveals Epic Villain Role!

Summary

Miriam Margolyes will provide the voice of devious villain Beep the Meep in Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary specials, marking the character's live-action debut.

Margolyes is a perfect fit for the role, given her past experience in voice-acting for Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures and various other projects.

By including Beep the Meep, the show not only introduces a cunning and distinctive adversary, but also delves into the popular trend of adorable creature companions seen in franchises such as Star Wars and Marvel.

Miriam Margolyes will be the voice for the cunning antagonist, Beep the Meep, in the upcoming 60th-anniversary specials of Doctor Who. The trilogy of adventures, featuring David Tennant and Catherine Tate, will honor the rich history and legacy of the beloved BBC sci-fi show. Alongside Margolyes, the specials will also include renowned actor Neil Patrick Harris, Yasmin Finney, Ruth Madeley, as well as the return of Jacqueline King, Karl Collins, and Bernard Cribbins. Additionally, viewers can expect appearances by Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor throughout the specials. The official Doctor Who Twitter account confirmed that Margolyes will lend her voice to Beep the Meep, a classic comic villain, who will make their first live-action appearance in the first special, titled "The Star Beast."

Margolyes, famous for her performances in The Age of Innocence, Romeo + Juliet, James and the Giant Peach, and Babe, expressed her joy at being part of the 60th anniversary festivities of Doctor Who. In a statement released with the announcement, she shared, "I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to be involved in Doctor Who while I'm still alive. With sci-fi, you never know. I appreciate your role in bringing immense happiness to an elderly lady."

Miriam Margolyes Is A Perfect Choice To Voice The Maniacal Beep the Meep

Beep is already a familiar character in the Doctor Who universe. This cute creature first appeared in the 1980s comic strip of Doctor Who Magazine, where it had a battle with Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor. Beep went on to appear in other forms of expanded media. In its initial story, titled "Doctor Who and the Star Beast," Beep pretended to be an innocent creature being chased by the ominous Wrath Warriors. However, it was soon revealed that this was a ruse to escape. The first special of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, which shares its name with this storyline, features Beep, a rocket, and the Wrath Warriors causing chaos in the trailers. This suggests that the first special will adapt this expanded media tale into the main series, following the tradition set by episodes like "Dalek" in season 1 and "Human Nature/The Family of Blood" in season 3.

Although Margolyes has yet to make an appearance in the main Doctor Who show, she possesses the ideal qualifications to portray Beep. Alongside her extensive voice acting work, Margolyes also lent her voice to a villain in the Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures in 2009. In that series, she voiced the character Leaf the Blathereen. This not only demonstrates Margolyes' skills in voice performances but also shows her experience in playing a foe within the Doctor Who universe, even if she didn't interact with the Doctor.

As the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who approaches, the announcement of Margolyes's casting has sparked excitement for the upcoming episodes. The inclusion of Beep the Meep is not only a nod to the show's lore, but also presents a delightful chance to explore the popular trend of adorable creature companions seen in Star Wars and Marvel. Through Margolyes and Beep's appearance, the franchise's rich history is celebrated while offering TV series viewers a unique and formidable adversary.