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"The Time of the Doctor"
is the 2013 Christmas special of the British science fiction series Doctor Who . It originally aired on December 25, 2013, on BBC One and marked a major milestone in the show's history. Key Highlights
David Tennant era:
The Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith):
Brought a whimsical, "fairy tale" quality that expanded the show's reach in the United States and culminated in the 50th-anniversary celebrations. Plot Summary: The Siege of Trenzalore Doctor Who 2005 2013 Christmas Special The Time...
The Premise:
The Doctor receives a mysterious message broadcast throughout the universe. The message is coming from a single, unknown planet. Upon investigation, the Doctor discovers that every one of his greatest enemies—Daleks, Cybermen, Weeping Angels, Sontarans, and others—has gathered in orbit around this planet. They are terrified of the message and are ready to go to war to stop it. "The Time of the Doctor" is the 2013
- 2005: The Christmas Invasion
- 2006: The Runaway Bride
- 2007: Voyage of the Damned
- 2008: The Next Doctor
- 2009: The End of Time – Part 1 & Part 2 (aired New Year’s, but often grouped as Christmas specials)
2008 – “The Next Doctor”
Narrative Resolution:
It ties up several long-running plot threads from Matt Smith’s era, such as the "crack in time" and the mystery of the Silence. 2005: The Christmas Invasion 2006: The Runaway Bride
