Doctor(s): 13th Doctor (Jodie Whittaker)
Traveled: 2021 – 2022
Actor: John Bishop (born 30 November 1966)
Episodes & Stories
War of the Sontarans (introduced, part of the Flux event series), through The Power of the Doctor (2022, departure).
Personality
A friendly, down-to-earth Liverpudlian swept up into the Doctor’s world during the reality-altering “Flux” event, Dan is warm, funny and quick with a joke under pressure.
Interesting Facts
- Dan’s introduction takes place amid “Flux,” one of the most drastic, universe-altering storylines in the show’s history.
- John Bishop is one of the UK’s most successful stand-up comedians.
- His departure comes somewhat unexpectedly midway through “The Power of the Doctor.”
What Happened to the Character
In The Power of the Doctor (2022), Dan returns home to deal with an urgent personal matter, parting ways with the Doctor and Yaz partway through the story.
The Actor Today
John Bishop remains one of Britain’s most prominent stand-up comedians and television personalities.