The narration of this episode was rooted in wonderment and old-school story-telling which made it such a perfect Christmas watch. It's fantastic 9/10. London, 1892. Use the HTML below. One of the most loved Doctor Who Christmas specials, this one was rather old school and was perhaps one of the best standalone festive specials. This one is perhaps the most wholesome Christmas Special for the franchise, and possibly the most adventurous. It’s an action spectacle about yet another alien invasion of Earth, framed by a … In a way, this episode had the feel of a rather gripping Christmas rom-com which was quite a novelty. Something sinister lurks in an arctic base at the North Pole, and it's beyond even the most terrible, nightmarish creatures the Doctor has faced before. Recap: Season 3, Christmas Special & Episode 1, “The Runaway Bride” & “Smith and Jones”. This special features the first full-episode appearance of David Tennant as the tenth Doctor, so it was kind of an orientation episode for him. Trapped on an Arctic base, under attack from terrifying creatures, who are you going to call? The Doctor is shocked when he realizes that he's met Clara before....and will no doubt meet her again. It’s often a bitter-sweet moment for the series because the Doctors usually choose the festive specials to regenerate; so there are plenty of Christmas Specials which had the fans bidding farewell to a Doctor and welcoming a new one. Barrowman shot to fame in 2005 while Christopher Eccleston was still propping up the TARDIS. Best - The End Of Time, Part 1. From facing off against killer robot Santas, to riding in the sleigh with the real thing - enjoy some of Doctor Who's most Christmassy moments! Snow is evolving, turning into icy monstrosities, but this is no concern for the Doctor whose given up trying to save the universe, leaving it to a clever young governess named Clara to … London, 1892. Snow is evolving, turning into icy monstrosities, but this is no concern for the Doctor whose given up trying to save the universe, leaving it to a clever young governess named Clara to save the day. Ten minutes into the first part of the special fans assumed it was going to be a rather sad farewell, but the two episodes proved them wrong as Tennant’s farewell was handled splendidly and was followed by a seamless transition to the next Doctor. But which is the best, This one features British comedian Catherine Tate in the role of, This special features the first full-episode appearance of, This was a rather amusing special with a few surprises, and was the, This two-part Christmas special marked the last appearance of David Tennant who is widely considered to be the best and the most versatile Doctors in the franchise’s history. The Doctor Who fandom has often picked this Christmas special as the most heartwarming one, owing to the sense of nostalgia, especially because it marks the final regular appearance of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, the first official appearance of Jodie Whitaker as the next Doctor, and also features Game of Thrones star David Bradley as the very first Doctor. But the best part about each stand-alone special is how seamlessly it straddles wonderment, a sci-fi-led plot, and a whole lot of drama and yet stays rooted in the festive spirit. This special was a little grim in tone as the Doctor is haunted by the prophecy of his demise, and encounters his old nemesis The Master. RELATED: Doctor Who: 5 Ways It Changed From The Original Run ( & 5 Ways It Stayed The Same). View production, box office, & company info.