Former stars of "Doctor Who" were spotted protesting at BBC headquarters. According to several reports, Peter Davison (the Fifth Doctor), Colin Baker (the Sixth Doctor) and Sylvester McCoy (the Seventh Doctor) were seen outside BBC's London base of operations holding up banners that indicated they were protesting the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special.


The signs read: “No Classics? No 50th!” and “Have a heart, Classic Doctors want a part!”




So was it a real protest? Many are speculating the actors were on-hand for a publicity stunt (if that's the case, congratulations on the success!), a possible DVD extra or something for a fan convention, according to io9.


Request for comment from BBC America was not immediately returned.


The "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special airs Saturday, November 23 on BBC America.




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  • "The Name of the Doctor"


    "The Name of the Doctor"




  • "Nightmare in Silver"


    "Nightmare in Silver"




  • "The Crimson Horror"


    "The Crimson Horror"




  • "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS"


    "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS"




  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special


    Matt Smith stands beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna-Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.




  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special


    Jenna-Louise Coleman stands in a suspended Tardis during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.




  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special


    Matt Smith hangs beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna-Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.




  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special


    Matt Smith stands beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna-Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.




  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special


    Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman stands film the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.




  • "The Bells of Saint John"


    The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where Wi-Fi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a Wi-Fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy. Episode credits: Written by Steven Moffat, directed by Colm McCarthy (Ripper Street, The Tudors), and produced by Denise Paul (Taggart).




  • The Rings of Akhaten


    Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded. Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross (Mama, Luther), directed by Farren Blackburn (Luther, The Fades) and produced by Denise Paul




  • Cold War


    The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake! Episode credits: Written by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Silent Witness).




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    Clara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her? Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne (The Hour, Call the Midwife).




  • Miss Kizlet


    Miss Kizlet (Celia Imrie)




  • Clara


    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • Clara


    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • Clara


    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • The Doctor


    The Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • The Doctor


    The Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Miss Kizlet (Celia Imrie)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    The Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Miss Kizlet (Celia Imrie)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    The Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, The Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Alec Palmer (Dougray Scott)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, The Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Alec Palmer (Dougray Scott), Emma Grayling (Jessica Raine), Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman), and the Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Alec Palmer (Dougray Scott) and Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, Ice Warrior




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 2




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, The Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, The Doctor (Matt Smith) and Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)




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    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 2, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)




  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2


    Matt Smith as the Doctor, Jenna-Louise Coleman as Clara




  • "The Snowemen"


    Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman




  • "The Snowmen"


    Matt Smith




  • "The Snowmen"




  • "The Snowmen"


    Madame Vastra (Neve McIntosh), Commander Strax (Dan Starkey), and Jenny Flint (Catrin Stewart)




  • "The Snowmen"


    Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman




  • "The Snowmen"


    Jenna-Louise Coleman




  • "The Snowmen"


    Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman




  • "The Snowmen"


    Snowmen