Doctor Who Special Christmas 2018

The BBC has revealed the first details of its 2018 Christmas slate and, even though the exact dates of release are still unconfirmed, many treats are on offer – Luther, Watership Down, Wretched, Call the midwife, Strictly Come Dancing, The ABC murders… and of course Doctor Who.

But exactly when this year Doctor Who special air? Who is inside? And what is it? We have all the information you need here – consider it a first gift from Yuletide.

Doctor Who Special Christmas 2018: Has it been canceled?

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It was a year of great changes for Doctor Who and here's another big one: the show habit broadcast a special episode on Christmas Day this year.

[CUT TO BLACK: A LONELY TARDIS DRIFTS ACROSS THE VOID, A TINY HOWL FLOATING ON THE SOLAR WINDS]

Yep.

There has been an episode on December 25 on BBC One every year since 2005, when the series came back on our screens under the showrunner Russell T Davies. Davies' successor, Steven Moffat, even stayed in the series longer than he had expected to ensure that he did not lose his coveted niche of Christmas Day.

But wait! While he abandons his traditional slot, he will be a Doctor Who festive special, just another day. Phew.

Doctor Who Christmas special 2018 release date: when will it be broadcast?

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The TARDIS will land on the other the most prestigious day of the Beeb's Christmas and New Year program: January 1st.

Chris Chibnall, showrunner, said: "We are excited to start the New Year on BBC One, as Jodie Whittaker's doctor and friends face a tremendous alien threat in a special one-hour adventure for the whole family . "

Charlotte Moore, content director at the BBC, added, "We are delighted that the doctor and his companions are welcoming the BBC One audience in 2019 with this exciting new episode, and the Doctor's fans will receive special treatment on the first day. of the New Year festival. "

Doctor Who Special Christmas 2018 Spoilers: What's the plot?

Here is the official synopsis of the episode not yet titled: "AAt dawn of the New Year, a frightful evil emerges from all ages in the history of the Earth. When the doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz go home, will they be able to overcome the threat to Planet Earth? "

Given how much Chibnall and his company have been phobic phobias this year, it is possible that we did not have much more detail on the New Year's Special before it was released.

The synopsis, however, seems to confirm that the episode will actually be scheduled on January 1 st. So expect a fireworks display. Most likely literals.

Special Christmas Doctor Who 2018: Who's in?

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The BBC confirmed the appearance of Jodie Whittaker (The Doctor), Tosin Cole (Ryan), Bradley Walsh (Graham) and Mandip Gill (Yaz).

So, no shocking output in the final of the 11 series, then.

The usual cast of the 12 series has not been confirmed yet. It is therefore possible that one of our four main roles – especially one of our fellow actors – can go on special.

The one-hour episode will be written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Wayne Yip. Doctor Who after having previously directed the movie "The Lie of the Land" and "Empress of Mars" of 2017.

Doctor Who Christmas 2018 special trailer: Are there any pictures?

Nothing has come out yet, but the special was shot as part of the 11th series. So it is likely that we will have a first glimpse at the end of episode 10, aired Sunday, December 9 on BBC One.

Doctor Who Special Christmas 2018: Can I look online?

The episode can be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer during its broadcast on New Year's Day. It will then be available via the platform's catch-up service.

In the United States, where Doctor Who airing on BBC America, the episode will air for free on the network's website, provided you subscribe to the channel.

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