Duration
55 minutes
Series Info
Season 6 Episode 14 of 14
Quick Summary
The Time Lord helps a wartime widow and her children realise their dreams
About This Program
The Time Lord crash-lands on Earth during the Second World War, where he tries to make sure two unfortunate evacuees and their mother have the best Christmas ever. He transports them to a magical land dominated by an enchanted forest - but that is when their troubles really begin. Claire Skinner, Bill Bailey, Arabella Weir and Alexander Armstrong join Matt Smith in the 2011 festive special, inspired by CS Lewis's Narnia stories
Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe broadcasts on BBC Three HD at 7:05pm, Thursday, 18 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime55 mins
DirectorFarren Blackburn
Cast & Crew
FB
Farren BlackburnDirector
MW
Marcus WilsonProducer
SM
Steven MoffatWriter
AA
Alexander Armstrongas Reg Arwell
MS
Matt Smithas The Doctor
AW
Arabella Weiras Billis
PK
Paul Kaseyas Wooden Queen
SW
Spencer Wildingas Wooden King
BB
Bill Baileyas Droxil
SS
Sam Stockmanas Co-pilot
MC
Maurice Coleas Cyril Arwell
CS
Claire Skinneras Madge Arwell
HE
Holly Earlas Lily Arwell
PB
Paul Bazelyas Ven-Garr
SM
Steven MoffatExecutive-producer