Christmas Special: The Story So Far…

At the time of writing it is now just 61 days until Christmas, but more importantly it means a new Doctor Who episode is getting tantalisingly close. Here’s what we know about the Christmas special so far.

Official

• Story is a “clever twist” on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
• It will be 60 minutes long
• First Picture released
• Clips from the BBC Autumn showreel

Casting

• Michael Gambon and Katherine Jenkins
• Laurence Belcher, Leo Bill, Pooky Quesnel, Micah Balfour and Bailey Pepper and Danny Horn

Rumours

• Michael Gambon will play Kazran – a Scrooge-like character
• Excellent but fake trailer
• Set on an alien planet that looks Victorian with a flying shark as a monster
• The Christmas special will get musical

Hints & Teasers

• Smith: Steven’s written a belter
• Matt Smith and Karen Gillan interview
• Gillan: We will see Amy and Rory’s honeymoon and a really scary monster
• Moffat: It has scares, heartbreak and genuine tragedy

If you missed it last week, check out the Series 6 round-up here.