Doctor Who Wish World Easter egg revealed after 'new' Omega dialogue
The dialogue came from Stephen Thorne's last turn as the character.
Just one week after the return of both Susan and the Rani, Doctor Who delivered another huge blast from the past in Wish World, as the Rani revealed her plan to free Omega from the Underverse.
As she did so, Omega could be heard saying "Long live Omega! Omega shall be free!", dialogue which was unmistakably delivered by the original actor, Stephen Thorne.
Thorne passed away in 2019, leading fans to wonder just where this dialogue had come from. Now, as was spotted by some, it has been confirmed that the dialogue was taken directly from Big Finish audio drama Gallifrey: Intervention Earth.
That audio drama, released in 2015, marked the last acting role by Thorne on audio or screen before his death, and saw him star alongside Juliet Landau as Romana III, Sophie Aldred as Ace, Seán Carlsen as Narvin and Miles Richardson as Braxiatel.
Omega first appeared in 1972 serial The Three Doctors, while he later returned on screen for 1983's Arc of Infinity, then played by Ian Collier.
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We don't yet know for certain whether the character will make a physical appearance in the season 15 finale, The Reality War, or who will play the character if he does.
The synopsis for The Reality War says: "Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in their quest to save one innocent life."
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The episode will not only be airing on BBC One, without an early iPlayer release as has been customary for this season, but it will also be getting cinema screenings at the same time, alongside Wish World.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
