10 Behind The Scenes Reasons For Doctor Who Characters' Quirks

Quirks can either make or break a character. When done right they can define your most beloved characters through their unique characteristics and habits. In the case of Doctor Who who doesn't quote the Fourth Doctor's iconic line, "Would you care for a Jelly Baby?" This simple incorporation has become a staple not only to that particular incarnation of the Time Lord but to the show as a whole.

Sometimes though the reasoning behind these important quirks are rather fascinating. Or in some cases bizarre. Sometimes it's down to turning up to an interview wearing a particular piece of clothing. Trying on a certain accent. Other times it's a case of actors developing these quirks organically on set, resulting in their superiors having to shut down these developments before they get out of hand.

Either way, it's always an interesting experience delving into the ins and outs of bringing entertainment, particularly Doctor Who, to life. So much passion goes into establishing such an iconic television series, and the quirks of the Doctor, his companions, and even their villains, have helped define the show since 1963. Let us dive into some of those stories and discover how these characterisations were brought to life via some rather entertaining scenarios.

Almost as iconic as "Would you care for a Jelly Baby," the Eleventh Doctor's own catchphrase quickly caught on and became a staple for his incarnation's characterisation. He became fascinated with tasteless pieces of additional clothing, such as the fez, and insisted that they were cool, and that it in some way justified himself as being down and hip with the kids.

Matt Smith himself became inthralled by the prop and the look. Upon initially hearing that Steven Moffat had written in the fez his fellow executive producers, Piers Wenger and Beth Willis, instantly became worried, knowing full well this would lead to Smith wanting to incorporate the fez into his costume on a full time basis. They were quickly reassured when Moffat revealed he had always planned on destroying the hat. Enter River Song with a gun. Bye bye fez. You will be missed.

At least Moffat compromised by letting Smith wear a Stetson in the coming season. Until River blasted it off his head. A pattern seems to be developing here. At the very least Wenger admitted that Smith was one of the few people who could pull off a fez. But he still wasn't allowed to keep it.