On any normal day of the week tourists can expect to see a few pigeons flying around Trafalgar Square in central London.
However, on Tuesday morning there was a very different sight on offer next to Nelson's Column.
Matt Smith, 30, was seen dangling from the bottom of the TARDIS as he filmed scenes for Doctor Who'special 50th anniversary episode in the famous public space.
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High
hopes: Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman were seen mid-air in
Trafalgar Square, London, as they filmed Doctor Who on Tuesday morning
On location: Matt was seen clinging to the bottom of the TARDIS outside the National Gallery
Touch the sky: Matt looked perfectly comfortable as he held on for dear life
The cast and crew of the BBC production added some razzamatazz to a grey and overcast rainy day in the capital.
Matt was dressed fully in character as the Time Lord with a long thick jacket on teamed with a waistcoat, blue shirt and bow-tie.
His hair was perfectly slicked and styled with a side-parting which he took extra care to keep in place.
Having fun? Matt smith couldn't hide his delight as he he hung from the high up phone box during filming
Careful: Although it looked dangerous on close inspection Matt had hoists underneath his sleeves attaching him to the blue box
Raining down: Jenna-Louise Coleman took refuge inside the TARDIS as the clouds opened up
In the picture: The Doctor Who cast and crew entertained the tourists in Trafalgar Square
Scary highs: A stuntman stood in for Matt as the sequence became more dangerous
To infinity and beyond: Both Matt and co-star Jenna-Louise Coleman were replaced by stunt doubles
The world famous TARDIS was picked up with ease by a crane and claw that dangled it above the square.
Although Matt seemed more than willing to be dragged through the air he was switched with a stunt man after they captured some footage of him at a safe height.
Looking good: Jenna-Louise managed to keep her hair and make-up in perfect condition as she walked around
Mind the gap: The sight of Doctor Who attracted a large crowd of onlookers
Walking tall: The Doctor and his companion looked like they meant business
Hey good looking: Matt made sure his hair was looking picture perfect for his shots
Brave boy: Matt did some of his own stunts from the lower and safer heights
The stand-in hardly looked anything like Smith, but he was kitted out in the exact same costume.
Meanwhile, the Doctor's companion Clara, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman, was given the slightly easier task of standing inside the blue box.
Once again, though, as the crew yanked the TARDIS higher and higher a female stunt-woman stood in her place.
Bring me sunshine: In between filming scenes Jenna-Louise took refuge underneath an umbrella
Over and out: Coleman was given the slightly easier task of standing inside the blue box
Lights, camera, action: The sight of Doctor Who was lot more interesting than the pigeons
On the move: The Doctor's companion looked lovely in her red dress and black coat
Jenna-Louise looked nice in a red dress with a quilted jacket and a pair of leather gloves on.
With a section of Trafalgar Square fenced off from the public for health and safety, a large crowd gathered on the edges to watch the actors.
In between filming scenes Jenna-Louise took refuge underneath an umbrella ensuring her make-up stayed picture perfect.
Doctor Who returned for the second half of its seventh season on 30 March, and an additional episode celebrating the show's 50th anniversary will air later this year.
Show bosses have stayed tight-lipped about the plans for the special episode which is rumoured to be a 3D extravaganza filled with familiar faces from the history of the show.
Ready to roll: Jenna-Louise stayed warm in a tick parka as she had her hair combed
New attraction: A large crowd gathered on the edges to watch the actors
Last
week, they confirmed that former Doctor Who actor Christopher Eccleston
had turned down the chance to appear in the episode.
The actor, who played the ninth reincarnation of the timelord when the BBC revived the show in 2005, met writer Steven Moffat to discuss the anniversary.
A BBC spokeswoman said: 'Chris met with Steven Moffat a couple of times to talk about Steven's plans for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary episode. After careful thought, Chris decided not to be in the episode. He wishes the team all the best.'
At least one living former doctor - David Tennant - will return for the one-off show after it was announced he and Billie Piper, who played companion Rose Tyler for two series, will join the current Doctor, played by Matt Smith, in the programme.
But fans might still get the chance to see Eccleston's portrayal of the Doctor as show bosses are rumoured to be planning to use old footage of previous incarnations for the special show.
Safety first: Part of the square was sectioned off from the public
Superman: Matt Smith was not hoisted up as high as his stunt double
However, on Tuesday morning there was a very different sight on offer next to Nelson's Column.
Matt Smith, 30, was seen dangling from the bottom of the TARDIS as he filmed scenes for Doctor Who'special 50th anniversary episode in the famous public space.
Scroll down for video
High
hopes: Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman were seen mid-air in
Trafalgar Square, London, as they filmed Doctor Who on Tuesday morningOn location: Matt was seen clinging to the bottom of the TARDIS outside the National GalleryTouch the sky: Matt looked perfectly comfortable as he held on for dear lifeMatt was dressed fully in character as the Time Lord with a long thick jacket on teamed with a waistcoat, blue shirt and bow-tie.
His hair was perfectly slicked and styled with a side-parting which he took extra care to keep in place.
Having fun? Matt smith couldn't hide his delight as he he hung from the high up phone box during filmingCareful: Although it looked dangerous on close inspection Matt had hoists underneath his sleeves attaching him to the blue boxIn the picture: The Doctor Who cast and crew entertained the tourists in Trafalgar SquareScary highs: A stuntman stood in for Matt as the sequence became more dangerousTo infinity and beyond: Both Matt and co-star Jenna-Louise Coleman were replaced by stunt doublesVIDEO Dr Who drops in on Trafalgar Square. See behind the scenes
Showing that he will go to almost any length for his craft, Matt was hoisted up into the air as he clung to the bottom of the blue police telephone box.
The world famous TARDIS was picked up with ease by a crane and claw that dangled it above the square.
Although Matt seemed more than willing to be dragged through the air he was switched with a stunt man after they captured some footage of him at a safe height.
Mind the gap: The sight of Doctor Who attracted a large crowd of onlookersWalking tall: The Doctor and his companion looked like they meant businessBrave boy: Matt did some of his own stunts from the lower and safer heightsMeanwhile, the Doctor's companion Clara, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman, was given the slightly easier task of standing inside the blue box.
Once again, though, as the crew yanked the TARDIS higher and higher a female stunt-woman stood in her place.
Bring me sunshine: In between filming scenes Jenna-Louise took refuge underneath an umbrellaOver and out: Coleman was given the slightly easier task of standing inside the blue boxLights, camera, action: The sight of Doctor Who was lot more interesting than the pigeonsOn the move: The Doctor's companion looked lovely in her red dress and black coatWith a section of Trafalgar Square fenced off from the public for health and safety, a large crowd gathered on the edges to watch the actors.
In between filming scenes Jenna-Louise took refuge underneath an umbrella ensuring her make-up stayed picture perfect.
Doctor Who returned for the second half of its seventh season on 30 March, and an additional episode celebrating the show's 50th anniversary will air later this year.
Show bosses have stayed tight-lipped about the plans for the special episode which is rumoured to be a 3D extravaganza filled with familiar faces from the history of the show.
Ready to roll: Jenna-Louise stayed warm in a tick parka as she had her hair combedNew attraction: A large crowd gathered on the edges to watch the actorsThe actor, who played the ninth reincarnation of the timelord when the BBC revived the show in 2005, met writer Steven Moffat to discuss the anniversary.
A BBC spokeswoman said: 'Chris met with Steven Moffat a couple of times to talk about Steven's plans for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary episode. After careful thought, Chris decided not to be in the episode. He wishes the team all the best.'
At least one living former doctor - David Tennant - will return for the one-off show after it was announced he and Billie Piper, who played companion Rose Tyler for two series, will join the current Doctor, played by Matt Smith, in the programme.
But fans might still get the chance to see Eccleston's portrayal of the Doctor as show bosses are rumoured to be planning to use old footage of previous incarnations for the special show.
Safety first: Part of the square was sectioned off from the publicSuperman: Matt Smith was not hoisted up as high as his stunt double