Propstore launches Doctor Who charity auction in aid of Children in Need

By John Freeman on January 31, 2025

Doctor Who and Propstore are partnering on a charity auction to benefit BBC Children in Need. Over 150 Doctor Who-related lots are being offered in the catalogue, including costumes worn by the Doctors, companions, and others, as well as props featured on the show from 2005 to 2022.

One of the Eleventh Doctor's (Matt Smith) costumes from series 6 of Doctor Who. The Doctor wore his costume in episodes such as "Let's Kill Hitler" and "Closing Time", where he visited Craig (James Corden) whilst embarking on a 'farewell tour' of all of his friends, believing himself to only have one day left before he died.

The costume consists of a green trench coat with metallic buttons, a pair of black jeans (W36, L32) a blue button-up shirt, black lace-up boots and a red silk clip-on bow tie. The buttons on the coat feature a coat-of-arms-esque design on them, and the coat itself comes with a BBC costume label. The bow tie exhibits some thread-pulling. — *One of the Eleventh Doctor’s (Matt Smith) costumes from series 6 of Doctor Who. The Doctor wore his costume in episodes such as “Let’s Kill Hitler” and “Closing Time”*

The online auction is scheduled to run on 11th – 25th February 2025, with bidding starting at £100, and registration for the auction to bid is open now on Propstore’s website.

Costumes worn by the Doctor include the Tenth Doctor’s (played by David Tennant) tuxedo costume and spares, the Eleventh Doctor’s (Matt Smith) “Closing Time” costume, the Twelfth Doctor’s (Peter Capaldi) “Mummy on the Orient Express” costume, and the Thirteenth Doctor’s (Jodie Whittaker) costume.

Costumes worn by companions and others include Rose Tyler’s (Billie Piper) top, Donna’s (Catherine Tate) wedding dress, Clara’s (Jenna Coleman) costume, The Master’s (John Simm) jacket, Me’s (Maisie Williams) costume, and C’s (Stephen Fry) costume.

Ashad's (Patrick O'Kane) costume from Doctor Who. Ashad was a partially Cyber-converted human, who came to be known as the Lone Cyberman, and played a key role in the re-ascension of the Cybermen in series 12 and 13.

The costume comprises a number of polyurethane armour pieces, including a helmet, two legs, a breastplate, a backplate, one bicep piece, one gauntlet, one pauldron, and one neck brace. Also included is a bodysuit with wire details and plastic sleeves, with metal cuffs on one sleeve, two gloves made of rubber latex, and a pair of boots. All the pieces have been painted to look like rusted metal. The breastplate, backplate, and gauntlet all illuminate with a blue light via the use of a remote control, also included in the lot, which controls how dim or bright the lights are. There are an additional four spare neck pieces, all made of foam latex, and spare wires and scrap material included, as well as two metal leg braces that were not ultimately included in the costume seen on screen. A number of costume labels are included, and the helmet is deliberately cracked and distressed. — *Ashad’s (Patrick O’Kane) costume from Doctor Who, played a key role in the re-ascension of the Cybermen in series 12 and 13*

A screen-matched TARDIS from the biographical television film "An Adventure in Space and Time", created for the 50th anniversary of the television series Doctor Who. The TARDIS was shown in the film's first scene, and matches tot he publicity shots taken for the episode — *Above: a screen matched TARDIS prop seen in An Adventure in Space and Time, an Ood head, a Weeping Angel bust and a “Destitute Dalek” from “Asylum of the Daleks”*

An Ood face from the revived sci-fi television series Doctor Who. The Ood were a hive-minded species of telepathic humanoids that The Doctor encountered throughout the show.

The head is made of foam latex, with "Pete Jestyn" handwritten on its interior in black ink. Metal pins arranged around the inside of the collar, which were used to attach the head to the rest of the creature's costume, remain intact. The tentacles are made of rubber, while the eyes are plastic. The head still contains a couple of now inoperative wires. Some of the tentacles have detached from the Ood's mouth. — *Above: a screen matched TARDIS prop seen in An Adventure in Space and Time, an Ood head, a Weeping Angel bust and a “Destitute Dalek” from “Asylum of the Daleks”*

Props include a screen-matched “An Adventure in Space and Time” TARDIS, a screen-matched Traitor Dalek, a photo-matched Gravel Cyberman head, a Weeping Angel statue, and an Ood head.

According to Propstore, this is expected to be the largest Doctor Who auction to date. The net proceeds are going to BBC Children in Need, which helps children throughout the United Kingdom.

“Propstore are thrilled to partner once again with BBC Children in Need,” the company says. “This collaboration offers fans an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of history from the iconic TV series Doctor Who whilst raising money for a great cause. Celebrated across the globe for 60 years, Doctor Who has captured the imaginations of millions with its time-travelling adventures, unforgettable characters, and beloved cast. Proceeds from the auction will go to helping to transform the lives of young people and empower communities across the UK.”

• Check out the full catalogue of over 150 lots from this exclusive charity Doctor Who Online Auction and register on bid, before bidding opens on 11th February 2025. You need to be registered to bid!

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John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.