The news that former Doctor Who star Paul McGann was coming to popular BBC hospital drama Holby City was already pretty exciting news, with the erstwhile Eighth Doctor set to make his debut in a two-part special next month.

But now things are even more exciting, because a new trailer has now been unveiled introducing McGann’s character Professor John Gaskell – and a few fans can’t help but see Doctor Who’s influence in the footage, which features McGann as a mysterious hero bursting through the doors to save the day.

Paul McGann Is very much like The Eighth Doctor in this #HolbyCity trailer don't you think? #DoctorWho I think I got away with that one! *cough* 👀 https://t.co/SVStqhgZHs

— Cameron Yarde Jnr (@CameronYardeJnr) November 22, 2017

Very strong Doctor Who TV movie vibez off the RIDICULOUS new Holby City trailer for Paul McGann joining the cast. https://t.co/e20ibVhclV pic.twitter.com/oh93rmbBdu

— Paul Lang (@rudemrlang) November 21, 2017

SO excited for Paul McGann to finally get the TV Doctor Who series he always deserved. https://t.co/xb1ll1oD13

— mothra updates (@mothrasattorney) November 21, 2017

In fact, there are some even more direct comparisons if you look closely.

https://twitter.com/MatGreenfield/status/933102381243310080

https://twitter.com/MatGreenfield/status/933102640258355201

https://twitter.com/MatGreenfield/status/933102795305107457

https://twitter.com/MatGreenfield/status/933103151737061376

Looks like anyone sad they never got to see Paul McGann’s Doctor in a full TV series has a treat in store for them. Five quid says he whips out the sonic screwdriver during surgery…

Paul McGann will appear in Holby City in a two-part episode on 5th and 7th December on BBC1