In fact, some ofthe greatestDoctor Whoepisodes of all timefeature a meta moment like this.

Its worth noting, however, that some of these instances arent on purpose.

However, Barbara foils his plans, and Tlotoxl threatens to destroy her in response.

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Every Dalek is somewhat threatening, but this one is particularly concerning.

Instead, Wrack is thrown overboard into space, where she remains for all eternity.

Anita Dobson winking at the camera as Mrs. Flood in Doctor Who.

Tlotoxl staring at the camera as he vows to destroy Barbara in the Doctor Who serial “The Aztecs."

The Five Doctors photocall including a waxwork Tom Baker

The First Doctor wishing viewers a Merry Christmas through a TV screen in the Doctor Who serial “The Daleks' Master Plan."

A Dalek delivering a speech to audiences in the Doctor Who serial “Genesis of the Daleks."

Lynda Baron as Captain Wrack breaking the fourth wall in the Doctor Who serial “Enlightenment."

The Caves Of Androzani Sixth Doctor breaking the fourth wall

The Valeyard laughing at the camera in Doctor Who serial “The Trial of a Time Lord.”

Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor breaking the fourth wall in the Doctor Who serial “Remembrance of the Daleks.”

Alex Kingston as River Song smiling in a doorway in Doctor Who’s “Forest of the Dead."

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