The episode, which will air on Christmas Day, stars Richard E. Grant as Dr. Simeon, an evil mastermind who commands an army of vicious snowmen. It is also when fans will be formally introduced to the Doctor’s new companion, Clara, played by ex-Emmerdale actress Jenna-Louise Coleman.
“Doctor Who” rewatch | 2 photosets per episode
1x03 The Unquiet Dead
A couple of years ago, I played Charles Dickens in an episode of the British sci-fi series “Doctor Who.” As the doctor takes his leave of Earth, Dickens asks whether his books will still be read in the future. Yes, the doctor replies. For how long, Dickens wants to know. Forever, says the doctor, disappearing into cyberspace.
Casually bringing this back.
ARTHUR DARVILL AS EDWARD DORRIT WILL NEVER NOT BE FUNNY.
Quite a bit late, but here’s a mention of Charles Dickens’ brief appearance in the Doctor Who season finale, in case you weren’t watching!
Seriously. Nobody.
Arthur Darvill in Little Dorrit
Maybe the Centurion needed money to move the box?
With spoilers or without spoilers
I DVRed this last night, can’t wait to sit down and watch it!
Executive producer and head writer Steven Moffat has outdone himself, weaving together strands of the Dickens story with plenty of the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey “Who” traditions.
