Doctor Who Christmas special: Release date and cast for The Church on Ruby Road
Doctor Who is already back in full force thanks to its 60th anniversary specials, but soon David Tennant will be passing the torch to the next actor to play the Time Lord: Ncuti Gatwa.
Gatwa may be making his debut in the final special, The Giggle, but his first official outing as the Fifteenth Doctor will be in the show's Christmas special.
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Here is everything you need to know about the forthcoming episode.
When is the Doctor Who Christmas special on TV?
The Doctor Who special is titled The Church on Ruby Road, and it will be airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.
Who stars in the cast for the Doctor Who Christmas special?
As mentioned, Gatwa will be taking control of the TARDIS as The Doctor, and he will be joined by Millie Gibson, who is playing new companion Ruby Sunday.
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The full cast for The Church on Ruby Road has not yet been revealed, but actors expected to appear in the fifteenth season alongside Gatwa and Gibson include former companion Bonnie Langford, Davina McCall, and RuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon.
Speaking of the special at an event for the 60th anniversary specials, showrunner Russell T Davies shared his excitement for Gatwa's first outing as The Doctor: "That Christmas episode, it's gorgeous. It's absolutely gorgeous."
What is the Doctor Who Christmas special about?
The Church on Ruby Road will see the Fifteenth Doctor meet his new companion Ruby for the first time, and they will embark on their first adventure together.
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Details of the plot have not yet been confirmed by the BBC, but it is expected that the events of the 60th anniversary specials will have an impact on the Doctor's journey leading up to his meeting with Ruby.
Is there a trailer for the Doctor Who Christmas special?
A trailer has not yet been revealed for the Doctor Who Christmas special but this is likely to be shown following the release of The Giggle, on 9 December.
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The Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials are airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, 2 December and 9 December at 6.30pm. The Doctor Who Christmas special will air on Christmas Day.
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