10 Insane Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Theories

10. The Whole Thing Is Set Inside The Toymaker’s Realm

The return of the Celestial Toymaker has been one of the 60th anniversary's worst-kept secrets ever since Neil Patrick Harris – pictured in a toymaker's outfit – was announced to be joining the cast.

But now that it's officially confirmed, there are a wealth of possibilities to consider.

The Toymaker’s first story took place entirely on his own soil, in the so-called Celestial Toyroom. This realm is completely controlled by the Toymaker – it’s where his wicked games take place, and where his opponents remain trapped if they fail to win.

The 60th anniversary looks to be similar, with the old-fashioned toy shop shown in the trailers potentially being part of the new Toyroom. But could more of the story be set in the Toymaker’s realm than meets the eye? Could the whole thing be one big, elaborate illusion, designed to trick the Doctor?

That would definitely explain some of the specials’ wilder elements, like the Doctor having an old face, crazy aliens like Beep the Meep and the Wrarth Warriors showing up, and the fact that UNIT somehow has a giant, Avengers-style skyscraper!

On the other hand, the "It was all a dream!" trope is pretty tiresome by this point, and it's likely that Russell T Davies has something a lot more satisfying up his sleeve.