2. Englishmen Abroad
While the Doctor certainly isn't English and Bond is half Scottish, for the most part they're both considered to be quintessentially English characters. While this may be a bone of contention for purists, they are at least definitely British. Due to this, the makers behind each franchise often accentuate this quirky Britishness when juxtaposed with other cultures, Earthbound or otherwise. When the Doctor found himself in America in the 1996 Doctor Who Movie, for example, his companion Grace explains his quirks away by stating "He's British..." to which the Doctor replies, "Yes, I suppose I am!". While fans will argue that this makes little sense in the continuity of the show, it does imply that the Doctor feels a sense of pride in being mistaken for a Brit. By comparison, Bond is shown as more of a stoic and and suave character. Filmmakers tend to play up 007's image as the quintessential British gentleman and allow him to be seen as the ideal in terms of his selfless heroism and pride in Queen and country. His wit, intelligence and cool demeanour offer a different view on the British to how the Doctor is portrayed, yet both are certainly British gents through and through.