As Many of You know, I am very much into Doctor Who. Iâve started with the Modern Era a while ago and since I got hooked Iâve tried to get into the Classic Series as well. Now, I had a taster session from Every Doctor and Companion in Existence, but none of them left such a great Impression on me as Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldredâs duo.
Ace was an unexpected character to turn up in the show. Before She accidentally become a companion, Sophie was into Musical Theatre and Shows aimed towards Children. I say accidentally as She did not apply. Her agent did. She went onto the Audition and later for a Recall but She did not expect to receive the role. She did. It was quickly offered up to her as a permanent one as the Actress playing Mel announced her wish to depart from the Series soon after She got the part of Ace.
Theatre was a common thing between her and McCoy as He used to be a part of a Roadshow before He became the Doctor. He was famous for his comical stunts and his portrayals of Buster Keaton and Stan Laurel. He also played a character Sylveste McCoy. Eventually, He became known as Sylvester McCoy, after adapting the name as a Stage Name.
Letâs have a look at the time this two became official companions:
Ace was known for calling the Doctor âProfessorâ many times during the showâs running. Itâs unclear how that came into being, but it has stuck with their characters and gave a unique vibe to their relationship.
The best thing that I like about
Ace is that She wasnât just there to be eye-candy. She was special. She was cool, tough and strong-willed. Finally, We got a Strong Female Character, not just a Damsel in Distress. She could save the day on her own, She didnât need others to do the job for her. And that was great.
âThe Doctor: I donât suppose youâve completely ignored my instructions and secretly prepared any Nitro-9, have you?
Ace: What if I had?
The Doctor: And naturally, you wouldnât do anything so insanely dangerous as to carry it around with you, would you?
Ace: Of course not. Iâm a good girl and do what Iâm told.
The Doctor: Excellent. Blow up that vehicle.â
Beside their on-screen Chemistry, They also seem to be getting on well off-screen too. They still hang out with each other at Cons and never seem to have anything bad to say about the other. Now, Any other fan knows that sometimes actors donât get on well with each other off-screen and that could leak into their acting too.
Not for this two! Just today, Sylvester McCoyâs Facebook page made a mention of both of their birthdays, as they were born on the same day! What a coincidence, Eh?  Personally, I adore the fact that He loves her so much to post a picture of the two of them together:
They are truly real life Friendship goals. To commemorate their Birthdays, I would like to share a few pictures with you about Sophie and Sylvester goofing around each other. Hope you enjoy them!
And a Bonus Material :
With this, I wish a Happy Birthday to My Favourite Actor to ever portray the Doctor and the Most Badass Companion Ever! HAPPY SHARED BIRTHDAY, GUYS! May You have many more!
And thank you dearly for all your devoted work to Doctor Who, On and Off Screen.Â