The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Season 1 Episode 1 The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

In the first episode of the sixth series of the popular British science fiction show Doctor Who titled "The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe," we see the Doctor (played by Matt Smith) crash landing on Earth during World War II. He is picked up by a woman named Madge (played by Claire Skinner) who brings him to her home. Madge is a widowed mother of two children, Lily (played by Holly Earl) and Cyril (played by Maurice Cole), who are sent away from London to the safety of the countryside during the war.

The Doctor quickly realizes that Madge has had a difficult year, having lost her husband and left alone to raise her children. As a gift, he gives her a mysterious present that will allow her to make the wishes of her children come true. However, he warns her that with great power comes great responsibility.

While exploring the woods, Lily and Cyril stumble upon an old abandoned house that contains a magical gateway to a winter wonderland that is controlled by a powerful force. They quickly realize that they must work together to prevent the force from destroying Christmas forever.

Meanwhile, the Doctor is dealing with a mysterious alien presence that has managed to slip through the time vortex and is threatening to destroy Earth. He devises a plan to stop the aliens by manipulating the space-time continuum and uses his TARDIS to travel through time and space to retrieve a valuable resource that can stop the alien threat.

As the episode progresses, Madge becomes more involved in the adventure, working alongside the Doctor and her children to save Christmas. The Doctor's quirkiness and charm are on full display, as he solves problems with his wit and resourcefulness.

Overall, "The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe" is a heartwarming and adventurous episode that highlights the importance of family, coming together in times of crisis, and the magic of Christmas. It introduces a new set of characters who are quickly endearing and sets the tone for what is sure to be a thrilling season of Doctor Who.