Doctor Who 7x00: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe Story Synopsis

The BBC have released the plot details regarding this years Doctor Who Christmas Special. Since this post contains information regarding the episodes story. It should be considered as spoiler heavy and as such be avoided if you are trying to avoid story details.

7×00: The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe

Written by Steven Moffat / Directed by Farren Blackburn

It’s Christmas Eve, 1938, when Madge Arwell comes to the aid of an injured Spaceman Angel as she cycles home, in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special.

He promises to repay her kindness – all she has to do is make a wish.

Three years later, a devastated Madge escapes war-torn London with her two children for a dilapidated house in Dorset. She is crippled with grief at the news her husband has been lost over the channel, but determined to give Lily and Cyril the best Christmas ever.

The Arwells are surprised to be greeted by a madcap caretaker whose mysterious Christmas gift leads them into a magical wintry world. Here, Madge will learn how to be braver than she ever thought possible. And that wishes can come true…

Starring Matt Smith as the Doctor, Madge Arwell is played by Claire Skinner, Lily Arwell by Holly Earl and Cyril Arwell by Maurice Cole with appearances by Bill Bailey as Droxil, Arabella Weir as Billis Karen Gillan as Amy & Arthur Darvill as Rory.

The Trailer can be viewed here.

Promotional Photos can be viewed here.

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