Ep 4. Doctor Who: Best of the Christmas Specials
- TV-PG
- December 24, 2011
- 43 min
Doctor Who: Best of Specials [HD] season 1 episode 4 is an hour-long special episode specifically centered around the beloved Christmas specials of the iconic British television series Doctor Who. This episode features a compilation of fan-favorite moments from past Christmas specials, delving into all the excitement, danger, and emotion that the holiday season brings to the Doctor and his companions.
The episode begins with a brief introduction by the current Doctor, giving viewers a taste of what is to come. The compilation is arranged chronologically, starting with the very first Christmas special of the revived series, “The Christmas Invasion.” This episode sees the newly-regenerated Tenth Doctor (played by David Tennant) struggling to save the world from an alien invasion while battling the effects of his regeneration. The special is a perfect introduction to the character of the Tenth Doctor and sets the tone for the rest of his era.
Next up is “The Runaway Bride,” which sees the Tenth Doctor teaming up with a sassy, wisecracking bride named Donna (played by Catherine Tate). The episode is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious, as the unlikely duo works together to stop an alien invasion and find a way to get Donna back to her own time and place.
Moving on to the Eleventh Doctor’s era, “A Christmas Carol” puts a fresh, Whovian spin on Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The Doctor (played by Matt Smith) finds himself in a snowy, futuristic locale where he must convince a miserly man named Kazran Sardick (played by Michael Gambon) to change his ways and help save a crashing spaceship full of people. The episode is a beautiful, whimsical adventure that showcases Smith’s innovative take on the character of the Doctor.
The following year’s Christmas special, “The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe,” is a fun, family-friendly episode that sees the Doctor teaming up with a mother and her two children to save a group of talking trees from destruction. With plenty of laughs, action, and heartwarming moments, this special is sure to put a smile on viewers’ faces.
Jumping ahead to the Twelfth Doctor’s era, “Last Christmas” is a suspenseful and emotionally charged episode that explores the idea of dreams and reality. The Doctor (played by Peter Capaldi) finds himself trapped in a dream world with his companion Clara (played by Jenna Coleman) and a group of people being attacked by terrifying creatures. As the lines between reality and delusion blur, the Doctor and Clara must figure out how to escape before it’s too late.
Finally, the episode wraps up with the most recent Christmas special, “Twice Upon A Time.” This special marks the end of Capaldi’s tenure as the Doctor and serves as a perfect send-off for the character. The episode sees the Twelfth Doctor teaming up with his first incarnation (played by David Bradley) and several other fan-favorite characters in a bid to stop a race of aliens from destroying all of time and space. With plenty of nods to past eras of the show and an emotional farewell for the Twelfth Doctor, “Twice Upon A Time” is a must-watch for any Doctor Who fan.
Overall, Doctor Who: Best of the Christmas Specials is a delightful trip down memory lane for longtime Whovians and a perfect introduction to the holiday-themed episodes for newcomers. With its blend of humor, heart, and adventure, this special episode is sure to get viewers in the festive spirit.