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A Christmas Carol Full Press Release

A Christmas Carol Full Press Release

The BBC press office have issued a full press release on this years Doctor Who Christmas special. You can see information and interviews from the cast and crew.

To read the full release click Here

The thrilling adventures of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) and newlyweds Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) will continue in a Doctor Who fun-filled and heartfelt festive story, A Christmas Carol, this Christmas on BBC One.

In the grand tradition of Doctor Who Christmas specials, this year the show has once again attracted stellar guest stars, as veteran actor Michael Gambon (Harry Potter, The Singing Detective) and Opera diva Katherine Jenkins, in her first acting role, join the Time Lord for what might be his most Christmassy adventure yet!

On winning her part, Katherine Jenkins said: “I’m over the moon to be involved in the Doctor Who Christmas Special – I can’t quite believe it as it’s a part of the family tradition at the Jenkins household. I heard the news that I got the role on my 30th birthday and it was the best birthday present ever!”

About the series, Lead Writer and Executive Producer, Steven Moffat, commented: “Oh, we’re going for broke with this one. It’s all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters. And the Doctor. And a honeymoon. And… oh, you’ll see.

“I’ve honestly never been so excited about writing anything. I was laughing madly as I typed along to Christmas songs in April. My neighbours loved it so much they all moved away and set up a website demanding my execution. But I’m fairly sure they did it ironically.”

The Christmas special follows on from Matt Smith’s first series as The Doctor, which attracted huge critical acclaim for Smith, his companion Gillan and lead writer Moffat, from press and legions of fans alike.

Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning said: “Matt Smith and Karen Gillan captivated audiences in their debut series, and Doctor Who’s clever twist on the much loved A Christmas Carol will thrill BBC One viewers this year with special guest stars Sir Michael Gambon and singing sensation Katherine Jenkins joining Amy and the Doctor for an unforgettable present!”

The series was commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning for BBC One.

Steven Moffat is Lead Writer and Executive Producer with Piers Wenger and Beth Willis also executive producing.


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12 comments

  • KlarrissaNOLE

    September 10th, 2016 - 12:40pm

    sdfsfsf4rwfsfsfsfs4fsfsfsf

  • Anonymous

    September 27th, 2013 - 3:43pm

    ?

  • XRumerTest

    September 27th, 2013 - 7:11am

    Hello. And Bye.

  • booboo

    December 4th, 2010 - 6:00pm

    what is your email address as i dont understand the one in the contact bit.

    You have to use the contact us form

  • kane

    December 4th, 2010 - 5:47pm

    Hey, this has nothing to do with this news but what is your email address as i dont understand the one in the contact bit.

  • Anonymous

    December 4th, 2010 - 5:00pm

    she dose sing in the epersode but its a bit strange because no won has singed on the show ever befor

  • doctorwhofan33

    December 4th, 2010 - 7:47am

    I CAN NOT WAIT!

  • Charlieisocoolike

    December 3rd, 2010 - 11:01am

    🙂 wow looks amazing! you can catch my blogs and videos on youtube.com/charlie 🙂

  • Chris666eden

    December 2nd, 2010 - 10:49pm

    @The Pandorica

    Because Astrid Was A Waitress And Abigail Is Probably A Singer. And i Think It Is A Mic Because I Remember Murray Saying Can I Write A Song For The Christmas Special With Katherine Singing It And Steven Said Go For It. So Yea. Christmas Song Aswell 😀

  • The Pandorica

    December 2nd, 2010 - 8:05pm

    Is Abigail holding a microphone there? If she is, how come they let her sing, but not Kylie?

  • the biggest doctor who fan

    December 2nd, 2010 - 5:19pm

    cant wait it looks awsome

  • king gerbil

    December 2nd, 2010 - 4:02pm

    very excited can’t wait to see the new monsters

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