10 Doctor Who Futures That Are Now In The Past

Utah, 2012: A narcissistic billionaire and powerful figure in the United States of America keeps a Dalek in his basement. After his recklessness almost causes global destruction at the hands of said Dalek, he's ousted from his position and will never again interfere in American politics.

Written by Robert Shearman and set in 2012, 2005's Dalek seems utterly prophetic. Albeit four years early and with a much happier ending for the American people.

Across the pond in 2012 – as depicted in the 2006 episode Fear Her – the UK was preparing to host the Olympics, but disaster struck at the hands of some magic crayons. The opening ceremony was disrupted by the disappearance of the collected guests and athletes, who were captured inside a drawing.

The day was saved, the attendees returned, and the Tenth Doctor heroically took up the Olympic torch and marked the start of the competition. Magic crayons aside, the Doctor did carry the Olympic torch in the real-world 2012, but it was the Eleventh incarnation and not the Tenth, as David Tennant had regenerated a few years earlier.