Just to put my Trekkie hat on, I think I need to flag this Looper article up. It’s a fairly interesting discussion of the many proposed Star Trek projects which never got off the drawing board. There have been quite a few throughout Star Trek’s long history, including an idea for a ‘Captain Worf’ series, which I think may have been cool. But the one which really caught my eye – and indeed prompted me to write this entry – was the proposal for a Star Trek/Dr. Who crossover, where the Doctor lands the Tardis on the bridge of the Enterprise (NX 01). Russel T. Davies was apparently very enthusiastic about it, but Enterprise was cancelled before the idea could get off the ground.

I think that is such a shame. It could have been awesome: two of the greatest science fiction franchises coming together in a jaw-dropping crossover. It could well have been one of those epic cultural moments which get me so excited. The idea isn’t quite dead, however, as the article notes: “These days, “Star Trek” is back on TV with multiple streaming series in production, while the modern “Doctor Who” will return for a 14th season in 2023. Former showrunner Davies is even returning, so with both shows undergoing a renaissance, perhaps there’s still a chance he’ll dust off his old proposal and make the dream crossover a reality.” If that ever happens, it’ll certainly be jaw-dropping.