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He crashes the TARDIS in London on Christmas Eve, before fainting, which is alarming in and of itself, but the Sycorax have also arrived in the capital to ...

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). "It's not a criticism of Russell T Davies, because he is the master, but I struggled with that. "There’s a running theme here, I don’t want to work much. As Doctor Who fans will know, the episode was written by Russell T Davies and aired on Christmas Day 2005. [Sci-Fi](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/) coverage and visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006q2x0/doctor-who) with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox – you can sign up for a [7-day free trial here](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1761455&awinmid=33021&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.britbox.co.uk%2F). [I Hate Suzie Too](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/i-hate-suzie-too-abortion-exclusive-newsupdate/) recently, Piper was asked if she'd [change a plot point or ending](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-billie-piper-heartbreaking-moment-newsupdate/) in any of her projects (via [BuzzFeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/sam_cleal/billie-piper-i-hate-suzie-too-interview)), and this is what she had to say: [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [Doctor Who Magazine](https://doctorwhomagazine.com/) and organiser of [Doctor Who: Lockdown!](https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorWhoLOCKDOWN), rallied the troops via [Christmas](https://www.radiotimes.com/christmas/) being a time to eat, drink and watch tonnes of telly, [Doctor Who](https://www.radiotimes.com/doctor-who/) fans are planning their own festive watching on the big day. "Oh my God, for sure, the Doctor Who ending where I go off with the second Doctor instead of the real Doctor to the parallel universe.

Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall decided the world's longest-running sci-fi would skip Christmas, but hopefully that will soon change.

Doctor Who is effectively about to become the BBC's flagship TV show, so it makes sense for it to get a slot on Christmas Day again at last. As disappointing as the 2022 festive season may be to Doctor Who fans, it's increasingly looking as though the show will be returning to its coveted Christmas slot. Moffat was right when he said the BBC's Christmas Day is "rammed." [The Power of the Doctor](https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-power-of-the-doctor-ending-explained/)," with David Tennant returning for the show's upcoming 60th anniversary celebrations. Instead, Chibnall moved Doctor Who to New Year's Day, which he considered the new home of the renamed "Holiday Special." Davies [relaunched Doctor Who in 2005](https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-trailers-2005-relaunch-viral-marketing-better/), he swiftly secured a coveted Christmas Day slot. The new one is for end-of-year 2024!" The Chibnall era saw fans constantly complain about the absence of Doctor Who Christmas Specials, which they considered traditional. [beginning of Doctor Who season 11](https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-season-11-premiere-biggest-questions/), and she never got a Christmas Special. "I think it was a brilliant idea at the beginning and it lasted a very, very long time," he observed. Steven Moffat would be replaced by Chris Chibnall, an old-school Doctor Who fan who had his own vision for the world's longest-running science-fiction TV show. [Doctor Who](https://screenrant.com/tag/doctor-who/) showrunner Chris Chibnall ruined Christmas for fans, but fortunately it looks as though Russell T.

Doctor Who social media teases a Christmas treat. Could this be confirmation of the 60th Anniversary villain? Or even a trailer?

Doctor Who will return in November 2023 with three 60th anniversary specials starring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor. It would be a treat for fans indeed if what is shared on Christmas day ends speculation on the identity of his character. Neil Patrick Harris is rumoured to portray this very character in the

In an unexpected move, the BBC's Doctor Who has revealed that a surprise...something will drop tomorrow, posting an ominous tweet that simply reads ...

[In the end, Tennant appeared, taking on the role of the Fourteenth Doctor](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/doctor-who-david-tennant-return-it-mightve-felt-awkward/) for the upcoming 2023 specials and making Gatwa's character the Fifteenth Doctor when his time eventually comes. [Russell T Davies, who is returning to the series as showrunner for the anniversary season](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/doctor-who-russell-t-davies-returning-showrunner-60th-anniversary-season/), previously said in a statement, "It's my huge honor to open our studio doors for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris… ](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/doctor-who-fans-think-theyve-identified-neil-patrick-harris-mystery-villain/) With no Christmas Special previously announced as being in the works, the tweet from the Doctor Who account very quickly caused some confusion among fans. [Based on what we know about 2023 plans for](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/doctor-who-yasmin-finney-rose-change-the-world/) Doctor Who, this tease by the account does seem to be for a trailer, not a surprise Christmas special. [revealed that a surprise...something will](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/doctor-who-bringing-back-christmas-specials-series-14/) drop tomorrow, posting an ominous tweet that simply reads "Tomorrow. There's also the matter of the BBC programming for Christmas Day already being confirmed, with no place for a surprise [Doctor Who Christmas Special](/category/doctor-who-christmas-special/) in sight.

BBC's Doctor Who teased the release of a teaser or trailer (or something else?) on Christmas Day for the 60th-anniversary special event.

A day later, Gatwa has taken to Instagram to share some personal thoughts and visuals (images & video) to offer fans a better sense of what the past day or so has been like for him. "It's the great honour of my job to find the next generation of talent, and Millie shines like a star already. But that wasn't all, because the This adventure is going to be so wild and so fun; I cannot WAIT to sail the universe with Millie!" I just can't wait to get started," Gibson said in a statement when the news first hit. She is full of talent & strength; she has a cheeky sparkle in her eye and is sharp as a razor.

The Doctor Who 2023 specials' trailer release date is seemingly revealed with a brief clip of Neil Patrick Harris' undisclosed villain.

[Doctor Who between Disney and the BBC](https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-disney-plus-new-direction-bbc-coproductions/), which finds the show internationally available via Disney+ whilst keeping its BBC home for domestic UK audiences. Though the TARDIS is now scheduled to land again until November 2023, the official [Doctor Who](https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1606711311395459072) Twitter account has shared a brief clip from the upcoming anniversary episodes, seemingly confirming the Doctor Who 2023 special trailer will arrive on Christmas Day. When Tennant first stepped down from playing the Doctor, he announced it in a special live video at the UK's National Television Awards, and Peter Capaldi's casting as the Twelfth Doctor was announced in the form of a special TV event. Not only did the first teaser trailer for the specials confirm the Tennant Doctor's own confusion at his new-but-old face, but it also featured Gatwa's Doctor seemingly breaking the fourth wall and demanding an explanation for his own delayed debut. Davies and Moffat eras](https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-moffat-best-episodes-davies-era/), and New Year specials during Chris Chibnall's tenure. David Tennant will be starring as the Fourteenth Doctor, having previously portrayed the Tenth Doctor between Christmas 2005 and New Year's Day 2011.

In today's BCTV Daily Dispatch: The Orville, Doctor Who, The Sandman, SNL, Walker, Chainsaw Man, Nancy Drew, Doom Patrol, and more!

It's Britt's Nonsense Holiday Battle!](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/mr-hankey-vs-scrooge-mcduck-its-britts-nonsense-holiday-battle/) [Doctor Who Christmas Specials: A Festive Rewind & A Look Ahead](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/doctor-who-christmas-specials-a-festive-rewind-a-look-ahead/) [The Orville, The Rookie, Smallville & Tons More: BCTV Daily Dispatch](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-orville-the-rookie-smallville-tons-more-bctv-daily-dispatch/) 5 Preview: Willoughby Kipling Wants Answers](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/doom-patrol-season-4-ep-5-preview-willoughby-kipling-wants-answers/) [Doctor Who Teases 60th-Anniversary Teaser/Trailer for Christmas Day](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/doctor-who-teases-60th-anniversary-teaser-trailer-for-christmas-day/) [Rick and Morty, The Bear, Yellowjackets & More Twisted "Yule Logs"](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/rick-and-morty-the-bear-yellowjackets-more-twisted-yule-logs/) [Other Kevin Sullivan Unveils New Look for AEW Dynamite](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/other-kevin-sullivan-unveils-new-look-for-aew-dynamite/) [The Sandman Ep. 6 "The Sound of Her Wings": BCTV Best Episodes of 2022](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-sandman-ep-6-the-sound-of-her-wings-bctv-best-episodes-of-2022/) [Mr. Our line-up for this morning includes The Orville cast & fans "reminding" Disney about the fourth season, BBC's Doctor Who teasing something 60th-anniversary-related dropping on Christmas Day, Netflix's The Sandman S01E06 "The Sound of Her Wings" making our "Best Episodes of 2022" and we're sharing why this "Wonderful" Saturday Night Live sketch might be the best SNL holiday sketch of all time. 8 "Cry Uncle" Overview/Promo: A Family Reset](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/walker-season-3-ep-8-cry-uncle-overview-promo-a-family-reset/) [Chainsaw Man Finale: Character Profile Posters & Videos Released](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/chainsaw-man-finale-character-profile-posters-videos-released/) [Saturday Night Live's Best Holiday Sketch; Our "Wonderful Life" Sequel](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/saturday-night-lives-best-holiday-sketch-our-wonderful-life-sequel/) [Nancy Drew Wraps Filming; McMann Shares Heartfelt Message, BTS Looks](https://bleedingcool.com/tv/nancy-drew-wraps-filming-mcmann-shares-heartfelt-message-bts-looks/) [Doom Patrol Season 4 Ep. There's something about Christmas time/Something about Christmas time/That makes you wish it was Christmas every day/To see the joy in the children's eyes/The way that the old folks smile/Says that Christmas will never go away…

Are you looking for a Doctor Who 2022 Christmas Special? If so, we more than understand. There was a time when these were a standard.

This is a season that could be more ambitious than any other, and Disney+ will be the exclusive streaming home for it in certain parts of the globe. The plan moving forward with the series is quite simple: There will be a series of specials set for November that properly commemorates the 60th anniversary of the iconic show. However, there isn’t one that is going to be coming this time around — the departure of Jodie Whittaker is meant to be the emotional peak of this year for all Whovians and now, we embark on a long hiatus as we await for something more to come to the small screen.

The show also welcomes Ruth Madeley who will be appearing as Shirley Anne Bingham. Catherine Tate as Donna Noble in Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary special - she ...

Russell T Davies, showrunner says: “We wanted to give fans, friends and families a lovely little Christmas present - with a promise that 2023 will be a riot of Doctor Who goodness! Doctor Who will return to screens for three specials in November 2023 to coincide with the 60th anniversary with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor. [Millie Gibson](https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/millie-gibson-doctor-who-companion-fifteenth-doctor) who has recently been announced as [Ruby Sunday](https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/doctor-who-the-look-doctor-ruby-sunday). We wanted to give fans, friends and families a lovely little Christmas present - with a promise that 2023 will be a riot of Doctor Who goodness! With glimpses of monsters and the return of UNIT, the three specials are set to be explosive as Doctor Who returns in November 2023. [David Tennant back](https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/doctor-who-david-tennant-14th-doctor) as the Doctor, [the three specials will air in November 2023](https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/articles/2022/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-specials-everything-we-know) before Ncuti Gatwa takes control of the TARDIS over the festive season.

The teaser features new footage of David Tennant as the Tenth Fourteenth Doctor, Catherine Tate as the returning Donna Noble, and Neil Patrick Harris as an ...

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). This will then be followed by [another festive special next December](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-christmas-specials-return-newsupdate/). [Sci-Fi](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/) coverage and visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) to see what's on tonight. [Mark Gatiss says Doctor Who has “a spring in its step” with Ncuti Gatwa](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/mark-gatiss-doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa-exclusive-newsupdate/) [Doctor Who fans call for spin-offs and historicals in 2023 and beyond](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-spin-offs-historicals-exclusive-newsupdate/) [Doctor Who spin-offs reportedly in development for Daleks and Cybermen](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-daleks-cybermen-spin-offs-newsupdate/) [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [keeping themselves occupied with a watchalong](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-david-tennant-christmas-watchalong-newsupdate/) of classic festive episode [The Christmas Invasion](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-guide/the-christmas-invasion/) (first aired in 2005) today at 7pm. ["staggered" by "the surprises"](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-boss-russell-t-davies-staggered-surprises-newsupdate/) he and the Doctor Who team have lined up. [Coronation Street](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/coronation-street/) star [Millie Gibson](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-millie-gibson-new-companion-newsupdate/), playing companion Ruby Sunday, in an [eight-part series](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-season-14-episodes-newsupdate/) which [began filming earlier this month](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-season-14-filming-newsupdate/) and will air in 2024. [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/)) [Sex Education](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/sex-education-season-4-release-date/) star Ncuti Gatwa then making his official debut as the Fifteenth Doctor in an episode to air during that year's " [festive period](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-specials-new-series-2023-newsupdate/)". [Strictly Come Dancing 2022 Christmas special](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/strictly-come-dancing-christmas-special-2022-release-date/). Tenth Fourteenth Doctor, Catherine Tate as the returning Donna Noble, and Neil Patrick Harris as [an enigmatic antagonist](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/david-tennant-doctor-who-return-theory/).

Ten(nant) becomes Fourteen to celebrate 60 years of Doctor Who.

[David Tennant](https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-trailer-david-tennant-1849693096) as the Fourteenth Doctor after his sudden return at the end of Jodie Whitaker’s final episode back in October. [Doctor Who](https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-ncuti-gatwa-david-tennant-1849406080) will be a whopping 60 years old. [Marvel](https://gizmodo.com/marvel-release-dates-when-to-see-upcoming-mcu-movies-1848196856), [Star Wars](https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-movies-tv-shows-release-dates-disney-1848494806), and [Star Trek](https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-release-dates-where-to-stream-picard-discover-1848839650) releases, what’s next for the [DC Universe on film and TV](https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-dc-release-dates-hbo-max-cast-details-1848354161), and everything you need to know about the future of [Doctor Who](https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-release-dates-streaming-ncuti-gatwa-rtd-1849745140).

A first look at Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials has been revealed! A new trailer premiered tonight (Christmas Day) on BBC One giving a glimpse at.

And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? “The path to Ncuti’s Fifteenth Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun! We’re giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose!”

The BBC also disclosed that Jacqueline King and Karl Collins will reprise their roles as Sylvia Noble and Shaun Temple, while Ruth Madeley joins the cast as ...

The BBC said Doctor Who will return in November 2023 with three special episodes to coincide with the 60th anniversary – with Tennant as the 14th Doctor. Jodie Whittaker, who played the 13th Doctor, faced her final battles as the Time Lord in October in a special episode of Doctor Who to mark the BBC’s centenary. If she ever remembers she will die.”

Donna Noble's life could be in peril as David Tennant reprises his role as the Doctor for three special episodes in November.

The Doctor continues: "I don't believe in destiny but if destiny exists, it is heading for Donna Noble. [Doctor Who](/latest/doctor-who), David Tennant is returning as the Time Lord. Doctor Who returns in November 2023 with three special episodes to coincide with the 60th anniversary with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor. Donna is then seen asking who the Doctor is as he tries to hide from her in a kitchen. "I don't know who I am," the Doctor is heard saying as he steps out of the TARDIS. Fans of the sci-fi series know the Doctor previously wiped Donna's memory and insisted she must never remember him.

Doctor Who FIRST LOOK: David Tennant's Tenth Doctor is reunited with Donna Noble as they battle alien threats (and Beep The Meep!) in surprise Christmas trailer.

And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? Davies returning as showrunner for the forthcoming series - who shared that he 'wanted to give fans, friends and families a lovely little Christmas present' with the trailer. 'The path to Ncuti’s Fifteenth Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun!

The BBC has released new images of the upcoming Doctor Who special featuring David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Yasmin Finney.

Because his Doctor was, for a lot of people, the reason they learned about the series and started to watch it in the first place. We got a look Tate as Donna Noble again and an introduction to Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham! [Doctor Who](https://collider.com/tag/doctor-who/) is coming back in such a big way that it is exciting to be a fan!

David Tennant, Ncuti Gatwa, Catherine Tate and Neil Patrick Harris starred in a new trailer for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special.

MORE : Jodie Whittaker, who played the 13th Doctor, faced her final battles as the Time Lord in October in a special episode of Doctor Who to mark the BBC’s centenary. Doctor Who will return to the BBC in November 2023. Like I had something lovely and it has gone.’ The actress, 40, became the first woman to portray the Doctor when she took over the role from Peter Capaldi in 2017. As alien robots appear to invade the UK, David warns: ‘If she ever remembers me she will die’ with the clip ending on the new Doctor Ncuti shocked by the chaos he is entering.

With David Tennant back as the Doctor, the three specials will air in November 2023 before Ncuti Gatwa takes over. Executive producer Russell T Davies said: “We ...

In lieu of the traditional Christmas episode, fans were treated to a 60-second clip ahead of next year's trilogy of anniversary episodes, featuring David ...

Worldwide premiere." He later adds: "I don't believe in destiny but if destiny exists then it is heading for Donna Noble. In lieu of the traditional Christmas episode, fans were treated to a 60-second clip ahead of next year's trilogy of anniversary episodes, featuring David Tennant, Catherine Tate and US star Neil Patrick Harris - who will take on the role of the villain when the show returns next autumn.

The clip features David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Ncuti Gatwa.

[Ruth Madeley](/topic/ruth-madeley) joins the cast as Shirley Anne Bingham. If she ever remembers she will die.” [David Tennant](/topic/david-tennant) as the 14th Time Doctor, and [Catherine Tate](/topic/catherine-tate) who returns as Donna Noble, in the trilogy of anniversary episodes.

The BBC has shared a trailer for the 'Doctor Who' 60th anniversary special. Three episodes will release in November 2023. David Tennant and Catherine Tate ...

After a sinister [Neil Patrick Harris](https://www.vulture.com/2021/12/neil-patrick-harris-on-matrix-resurrections-tech-character.html) promises that “the show is just beginning,” we get glimpses of some new monsters, as well as the return of UNIT. Davies](http://www.vulture.com/2021/09/russell-t-davies-to-return-to-doctor-who-after-12-years.html) has somehow found a way to allow Donna to join the Doctor (or in her words, “skinny man!”) for another adventure. Long time no allons-y,