Doctor Who at the Proms Doctor Who at the Proms was a series of concerts held in the Royal Albert Hall in London , as part of the annual BBC Proms concert series . The concerts , dating back to 1895 , focused primarily on classical music . The " Doctor Who " events featured music from the revived series , composed by Murray Gold , as well as some classical pieces . For the 2013 prom , a suite of music was included from the 1963 version of the show . To date the Doctor Who Prom has been held in 2008 , 2010 , and 2013 . Each featured original material , and characters from the series . 2008 . The first " Doctor Who at the Proms " was held on 27 July 2008 . The event was hosted by Freema Agyeman with a special appearance by Catherine Tate , and featured appearances by several monsters from the series , including a Sontaran , Davros and Cybermen . A highlight of the event was a 7 - minute mini - episode entitled " Music of the Spheres " . Written by Russell T Davies and featuring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor , the episode broke the fourth wall by having the Doctor directly address the audience and involve them in an adventure . During the mini - episode , the Doctor claims to have been a performer in the first Proms in 1895 , playing the tuba . Tim Phillips also performed a full rendition of " Song for Ten " as part of the concert , which concluded with a performance of the " Doctor Who " theme . The theme was the only piece of music in the programme from the show not composed by Gold . " Doctor Who at the Proms " was originally aired live on BBC Radio . It was also videotaped for later broadcast and DVD release , and aired on the BBC in early 2009 . It was later included as a bonus feature on the DVD release of TV : " The Next Doctor " . In early 2010 it was also included in the " Complete 2009 Specials " box set , both in DVD and Blu - Ray formats . The home video release differs from the original broadcast ; among other changes , Phillips ' performance is not included , and a surprise appearance by Delia Derbyshire ' s original 1963 arrangement of the Doctor Who theme at the end of " Music of the Spheres " was likewise removed , along with the opening credits for the mini - episode , which used the then - current opening sequence . The BBC announced the Proms concert at a press event on 9 April 2008 , during which noted violinist , promoting his own appearance at the Proms , played a radically rearranged rendition of the " Doctor Who " theme . This event led to speculation that Kennedy would perform at the Proms show itself , but this did not occur . 2010 . A second " Doctor Who at the Proms " concert , again featuring the music of Murray Gold , was performed twice , on 24 and 25 July 2010 . Each aired live on BBC Radio 3 and was later broadcast on BBC Three television . Karen Gillan hosted both the shows with special appearances by Arthur Darvill and Matt Smith . As with the 2008 concert , music from the revival series was featured , primarily from Series 5 , although a few pieces from earlier seasons were included . Several non - Gold classical pieces were also performed , as well as the 2010 arrangement of the Doctor Who Theme ( unlike the 2008 concert , the 2010 event featured the current version of the theme rather than another arrangement ) . Just as with the 2008 " Doctor Who at the Proms " , there was a special untitled mini - episode performed , featuring Matt Smith . Starting out in the same manner as " Music of the Spheres " , the story featured Matt Smith , in character as the Eleventh Doctor , performing in the Royal Albert Hall itself in front of the audience . Just as with " Music of the Spheres " , it broke the fourth wall to include audience participation . Clips from " Doctor Who at the Proms " were used in the trailer for 2013 . A third Doctor Who Prom concert was performed on 13 and 14 July 2013 , to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of " Doctor Who " . The first performance aired live on BBC Radio 3 . Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman hosted both the shows with special appearances by Neve McIntosh ( in character as Madame Vastra ) , Dan Starkey ( in character as Strax ) , Peter Davison , the Dalek s and Carole Ann Ford . As with both previous concerts , music from the revival series was featured , primarily from series 7 , although a few pieces from earlier seasons were included . A suite of music from the classic series was also performed , including the regeneration of the Fourth Doctor . Several non - Gold classical pieces that had appeared in part in the series were also performed , and the 2012 arrangement of the Doctor Who theme was performed again . The 13 July performance was the world première of Murray Gold ' s celebration of " Doctor Who " for its fiftieth anniversary , " Song for Fifty " . 2010 production errors . When the Dalek Ironside and Dalek Supreme are talking , the ' earlights ' are the wrong way around so the Ironside was ordering the Supreme to prepare for obliteration .