Having contacted Paul McGann, who indicated his willingness to participate, Moffat then constructed the mini-episode to serve as an additional surprise for the fans, as well as serving as an introductory piece to "The Day of the Doctor".
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During the Time War, the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann) attempts to rescue a pilot named Cass whose spacecraft is crashing into the planet Karn.
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