Okay, we’ve waited long enough, it’s time for more Doctor Who goodness. Today we have the new poster for the upcoming Christmas special entitled “The Snowmen,” which makes sense if you’ve seen the trailer. If you haven’t seen it, that’s okay, we know you’ve been busy, so we have it here for you again, below the new poster and synopsis.
This year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, The Snowmen, introduces a new companion, a new look for the Doctor, plus a new monster in this movie-scale episode. Starring Matt Smith as the Doctor and introducing Jenna-Louise Coleman as new companion Clara, The Snowmen follows their adventures as they embark on a mission to save Christmas from the villainous Doctor Simeon (Richard E Grant, The Iron Lady, Dracula) and his army of icy snowmen. This year’s Doctor Who Christmas special premieres Tuesday, December 25, 9:00pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA.
Overview
A sneak peek released during the broadcast of the BBC Children in Need special revealed a new costume for the Doctor. Additionally, a special prequel was released showing the impact of the loss of the Ponds, with old friends Vastra, Strax and Jenny trying to persuade the Doctor not to give up his adventures.
Steven Moffat, Lead Writer and Executive Producer, said: “The Doctor at Christmas is one of my favorite things – but this year it’s different. He’s lost Amy and Rory to the Weeping Angels, and he’s not in a good place: in fact, he’s Scrooge. He’s withdrawn from the world and no longer cares what happens to it. So when all of humanity hangs in the balance, can anyone persuade a tired and heartbroken Doctor that it’s time to return to the good fight. Enter Jenna-Louise Coleman…”
Matt Smith, who plays the Doctor, commented: “For this year’s Christmas special we have the wonderfully villainous Richard E Grant as Doctor Simeon. As well as lizards, Victorian assassins and deranged warriors from the future, who all return to convince the Doctor that he should board the TARDIS again and save the world. Add to that Jenna-Louise Coleman and so begins the Christmas Special 2012. I hope everyone enjoys it!”
The BBC Cymru Wales produced series will return to BBC AMERICA on December 25 and an additional eight epic episodes will premiere in the spring.
Trailer: Doctor Who – Christmas Special 2012
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Wait, you say you haven’t seen the prequel yet, either? It’s okay, we know you actually have seen it but would just like to see it again right now without having to look any further. Here you go, then:
The Great Detective (Doctor Who Christmas Special Prequel)
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The Doctor Who Christmas Special, starring Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, airs December 25 on BBC America.
