Doctor Who 6x0 A Christmas Carol Reaction

[@phtevenj]

"Finally a LIE too big" best line of the episode imo

[@insomnaholic]

Kazran hugging his younger self and weeping that he's sorry will never cease to cause to me to tear up.

[@julesreacts]

SO emotional but so well done 😢

[@Mr_Saxon]

I love how good the Eleventh Doctor is with kids.

[@julesreacts]

He so is!!

[@Sovreign071]

Not just a great Dr Who episode, but a pretty good rendition of A Christmas Carol, to boot! Easily in the Top 10!

[@robbob5302]

And such a great twist at the end. Showing his young self who he has become today. The one jury that will actually matter.

[@flerbus]

with a touch of sherlock holmes

[@AynniV]

How ethical is it for The Doctor to completely change someone's life like that against their will?

[@robbob5302]

@ Good question. And I can give you 4003 answers, on that ship that jerk was going to let crash for no particular reason. Inaction can be a form of action.

[@AynniV]

@@robbob5302 yeah. So we agree that "killing" one person to save 4000 people is ethically valid? "Killing" because the weather machine doesn't even consider him the same person anymore.

[@Forsken_Priority]

Michael Gambon was such a great actor so I'm glad he got the chance to be a part of the Doctor Who Universe at least once and honestly think this is in my top 2 for my favourite Christmassy episodes

[@thespacesbetweenstudio3346]

best xmas episode because no other show could wrap the time travel element back and forth so well into the story.

[@kuragari85]

to me this is the best of the christmas specials, and i actually have been watching it on christmas for the last couple of years.

[@julesreacts]

I think it might be my fave, too!

[@littlecitygirl]

Love The Doctor channelling Sherlock to work out why Sardick didn't hit the boy - you'd think Stephen Moffat was involved in both shows or something! Lovely reaction, Jules - I feel so much better about getting teary knowing I'm not the only one who gets emotional at this one.

[@MarshallLeeA]

@@littlecitygirl Yeah, although he already did it on his first appearance, when he noticed that Rory wasn't recording the invasion.

[@detectivesquirrel2621]

Andy Pryor, the casting director, did not believe Michael Gambon would be available, and was surprised when Gambon accepted the role. Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill were very honoured to work with him. Katherine Jenkins is a popular Welsh opera singer, this was her first time acting.

[@--mr4yo]

Michael Gambon was a perfect choice for Scrooge - not so great for Dumbledore.

[@TheNovaBridger]

​@@--mr4yohe was brilliant as Dumbledore

[@--mr4yo]

@TheNovaBridger Abysmal. The only actor less suited to their character than Gambon was Ralph Fiennes, who was an absolute joke as Voldemort.

[@apatternedhorizon]

​@@--mr4yo lmao. Maybe just don't watch it if it bothers you so much. They did great in the movies.

[@--mr4yo]

@apatternedhorizon Obviously? Why would you think I'm over here repeatedly watching something I don't like? And no, they did terribly (from Goblet of Fire onwards, arguably Prisoner of Azkaban as well). There's no way anyone who didn't read the books even knows what the story actually is beyond the most basic plot events.

[@Steampunk-Cyclist]

THE best ever ever Christmas tv episode of anything ever. Not only that, but the best demonstration of time travel, as well. Very emotional.

[@paull8722]

One of my favourite episodes of the entire show

[@Deronda1]

My absolute favourite DW Christmas special. It's so very beautiful!

[@julesreacts]

It really is SO beautiful!!

[@Forsken_Priority]

@@Deronda1 you might say he's an "irresponsible immature adult" haha

[@Look_Over_There]

"That never happened!...but it did..." Michael Gambon really sold that line

[@mpg272727]

Now there are many Doctor Who Christmas specials but this for me is THE Doctor Who Christmas episode I have to always watch in December

[@mollycampbell8631]

This is my favorite Christmas episode. It just makes me smile and I absolutely love the song she sings. Thankfully they have it on the soundtrack so you can listen to it on Spotify! Beautiful episode!

[@julesreacts]

She has the voice of an angel 🥰

[@jessicapatton6523]

That shark looks far to friend-shaped for me to think I would have good odds on surviving this episode. Also, I’m glad Amy and Rory are getting some recreational use out of the centurion outfit.

[@julesreacts]

Their honeymoon went as well as expected 😅

[@Look_Over_There]

I have to say of all the Xmas specials this is my fave, because it’s such a self contained story you could’ve watched absolutely 0 doctor who and still enjoyed the episode on Xmas day as a variation of a Christmas Carol. It’s up there with Scrooged, and the muppets version for me 💙

[@RustamM777]

For me, this is the best Christmas episode of Doctor Who!🔥💙 Such beautiful music, songs, humor is there, but so sad... to tears 😢 And the cast is cool 😎

[@Venemofthe888]

Abigail is played by the opera singer Katherine Jenkins and her voice is so amazing to listen to and this was her first acting role too. Michael Gambon is also very good in this episode going from a mean old scrooge to the nice scrooge at the end. This is wonderfully done version of the christmas carol book and to me its probably one of the best christmas episodes they ever did

[@firedoc5]

Thanx for reminding me what her name is. It's been a while, and I'm getting old, and it slipped my mind. LOL

[@gordongoblin]

900 years of time and space, I've never met anybody who wasn't important

[@julesreacts]

💜💜

[@bentleygallo1058]

I adore this episode. It reinvents the traditional Christmas Carol story and is filled with such magic, whimsy and heart. I cry every time I rewatch it!

[@noneya3635]

I this just inspired my new Christmas tradition . Going to start watching all of these Who Xmas episodes Christmas Eve through Xmas day.

[@julesreacts]

Sounds like a great idea🎄

[@Katiekooleyes]

Aaaww that was such a lovely story! I thought Michael Gambon was great as a Scrooge like character, and it being inspired by A Christmas Carol was a treat for me as that's a book I read every year at Xmas. I loved the idea of fog fish, and I really enjoy seeing strange stuff like that in Doctor Who. Little things like that really add to the worlds they visit and make them feel more alive. Definitely an episode with a lot of gladness and sadness. Hope season 6 brings you just as much joy as season 5 did. 💚

[@julesreacts]

Katie 👋 honestly, I've been left feeling pleasantly surprised with how easily and quickly I've come to love the 11th Doctor. He fits the role so beautifully... he's so effortlessly playful, quirky and charming. Plus, he has these amazing mannerisms... the way he moves his hands in an eccentric way, the bow-legged walk. I've been nothing short of VERY impressed 💜

[@raphaelperry8159]

Ah yes, the Christmas when we all got Catherine Jenkins singing to a roaring shark. The roars always sounded odd coming from a fish shaped object.

[@Jackson-ub1uv]

I mean, it _is_ an alien shark

[@mel.a.bicket]

One of my favourite Christmas specials! It's so well done and I cried so hard too!

[@nathanhiggins860]

I think this is my favorite Christmas episode. After this I looked up Abigail (Katherine Jenkins) who is an amazing opera singer.

[@phtevenj]

i didnt even realize until a reactor said it that Sardak(dont know how its spelt, sorry) was Dumbledore.... he looks so different without a beard

[@lyannastark628]

Matt Smith is so good as the doctor. I was going to say especially this episode, but really he's great in every episode.

[@quantamdefender]

I remember being delighted seeing Arthur Darvill's name in the credits, as that makes Rory the first regular male companion to be a part of the main cast since 1984 (which feels like a long time even considering the hiatus). You seem to really like him (unsurprisingly) and I imagined you'd be very happy at this, especially as you thought he had died (and been wiped from existence even) for a bit.

[@julesreacts]

Yes!! It's lovely seeing his name in the credits 😍

[@mastermike7000]

Imagine how healing a sincere sorry and hug from your future self could be.

[@RTaylor1505]

One of my favourite Christmas specials of the show and one of Matt Smith and Steven Moffat best Christmas specials and Michael did a great job in this. I am glad you’re enjoying Matt Smith as The Doctor and Karen Gillan as Amy and Arthur as Rory. They are my favourite Doctor and companions. The fun really began here now.

[@okankyoto]

This one just really hit the bullseye of Doctor Who weirdness™ and christmas fun with just the right amount of tugging at the heartstrings!

[@The-Fishkeeper]

I'm not a man who cries over fiction very easily, but this story has always been one of only a few exceptions, and I tear up at the ending every time. The idea of making a Doctor Who adaptation of A Christmas Carol sounds kind of absurd on paper, but it's actually a really beautiful story and one of my favourite Doctor Who stories of all time.

[@julesreacts]

Thank you for not being afraid to let the feelings out 💜🤗

[@kieronball8962]

Rule 1 of Doctor Who: The Doctor Lies. Rule 2 of Doctor Who: Poor Jules will either cry with joy, or sorrow, or both. :)

[@cullysloy2705]

This episode got me into Doctor Who. Sharks and Christmas and crying :o Best Doctor IMO

[@julesreacts]

Sharks and crying! Not a combo I'd ever imagine would work haha

[@gestaltdude]

A few things. yes, that is Dumbledore's voice and actor playing Kazran/Sardick, and that is also the actress (Kathrine Jenkins) really singing. Secondly, we find out in an episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures that the Doctor also drops them off on a honeymoon planet, "...which isn't what you think. it's not a planet for a honeymoon, it's a planet on a honeymoon. It married an asteroid." :D I just don't know if the events of this episode took place before or after the SJA episode, though it might be reasonable to assume after and it was the Doctor making up for the start of their honeymoon being a bit rubbish to start.

[@apatternedhorizon]

One of the best Christmas specials. Dumbledore x Doctor Who.

[@Grimlock7]

Amazing Episode, Rest in Peace, Michael Gambon, amazing acting as always.

[@williampressley1162]

Daphne the song got me teary eyed because when I first saw it when I first aired it was just amazing this episode. I really like how it just seen the doctor try to redeem a person that went through so much pain and just really show that the there's something better for him.

[@bloodyuk8452]

I'm not a big fan of the Christmas specials, but this one hits differently. I just love the 11th doctor, and Matt is soooo good with kids. I miss this DW era so much, at least I have found your channel to re-experience it all over again with a fresh set of eyes.

[@Metzwerg74]

must be what the doctor feels.... seeing something, you already know, through the eyes of someone new and experiencing their joy to see it the first time.....

[@TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

This is why I love the rewatches, I forgot how GOOD this special is! Like probably the peak Christmas special (sans one.... maybe) out of all of them if I'm being honest. And it just cements Doctor Who perfectly; humor, heartbreak, heartfelt, all with a sci-fi twist. You can't beat it. Series 6, heads up, pay attention to EVERYTHING and leave no breadcrumbs. LOL

[@jennifermorris6848]

Checkout the Lockdown choir singing Abigail’s song. 100s of people coming together across the world during a pandemic.

[@JakkFrost1]

Episodes like this bring a tear to my eye, not just for the episode itself, but also for the level of writing on the show that's been lost over the past several years, imo. 😢

[@ashleytuchin7693]

This is my all-time favourite Christmas special and one of my favourite episodes in general! I rewatch it every Christmas morning morning before everyone else gets up and I think it's the epitome of Season Five's cosmic fairy tale theme. It's just so beautiful in every possible way and I can't help but gush over it. Let's not even get started on that song. ❤❤ The RTD Christmas specials were good, but Moffat really makes them magical. Of special significance to we Australians, this was the first episode to air here on the same day as the UK. It was released on ABC iView early Boxing Day, at the same time as its UK broadcast, then aired on the actual ABC that night. For the first few years of New Who we had to wait several months, then Season Five was a big deal because we were only two weeks behind, then finally as of this episode we'd be in synch going forward. Karen Sardick was played by the late, great Michael Gambon, who you'd know as Dumbledore from the 3rd to 8th Harry Potter movies. Meanwhile, Abigail was played by Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins. Both were incredibly big guest stars for the show. Also, just to clarify, the Christmas specials are their own separate thing, broadcast between seasons on Christmas Day, usually without any major connections to the previous or following season. The isomorphic controls joke is a classic Who reference. The TARDIS was said to have isomorphic controls at one point, yet there are countless times when other people are seen working the controls. That's why the Doctor says there's no such thing, it's a bit of an in-joke. I'm so glad you liked this episode Jules, it really does hold a special place in my heart. I also love that you've already latched onto the fez as a running gag. Season 6 is my least-favourite of Eleven's seasons, but it's still got some great stuff and I'm looking forward to seeing what you think.

[@julesreacts]

Ashley!! I hope you have an awesome weekend! I adored this episode, I think it's my favourite Christmas special as well 🥰

[@AmazingChi]

RIP Michael Gambon. What a wonderful and incredible actor. Glad Doctor Who managed to have him on board for an episode.

[@stuartarmstrong5190]

A great reaction to the best Christmas special ever! Funny, clever, moving and Christmassy! It's got it all.

[@julesreacts]

Yes!! It was incredible!

[@Wannabe_Baby]

I'm so happy you liked this one so much! You even mentioned the fez! This might be one of my favourite episodes and is certainly my favourite Christmas special. It has my favourite line in all of Doctor Who too; "in 900 years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important before." That just summarises the Doctor perfectly to me.

[@poppiaria]

22:05 "Silence is all you know" Silence Will Fall :)

[@Mark_E_M]

Her voice is SO angelic!!!

[@joeb918]

When this episode came out I think if i had a cassette version of the song features in this episode, Abigail’s Song (Silence Is All You Know), I would have destroyed the tape by playing it over and over. It just entranced me so and I had forgotten for a long while since it’s been a while since I had checked this episode out. It’s a long story as to why I stopped watching Doctor Who, but I think mainly because of your starting it on your channel I have gotten into it all over again. Anyway, as a recommendation, there a fan choir version (A lockdown choir) of this you can find on KZbin, featuring people all over the world singing together. It was recorded during the pandemic some years ago when everyone was on lockdown. It’s just fantastic.

[@julesreacts]

Oh wow... I'll have to go and check out that song! Thank you, Joe 😊 I'm so happy to reignite your Who spark as well!

[@eugeneshadwell6596]

My absolute favourite of all the DW Christmas Specials and I don't care who knows it!

[@julesreacts]

I think it's mine, too! It's just SO lovely 🥰

[@briangilliver2197]

Every Thursday morning here in England, I look forward to the next episode and reaction from you. Brilliant editing as always.

[@julesreacts]

Aww thank you, Brian!!

[@TemLightKiBlade]

Best Christmas episode of dr who! 💙💙💙

[@rogertemple7193]

I remember seeing this but it has been quite awhile and it was a Christmas Special take on A Christmas Carol and Scrooge. I always enjoy it when there is a lot of humor in the episodes and this has a very special episode. Have an marvelous week and take care my friend.🫡🇦🇺💓

[@leniloubettyboopbossyboots247]

Ah, Jules...always bringing a single tissue to a whole box fight. 🤣 Such a gorgeous episode though.

[@julesreacts]

BAHA! A great analogy! I like to get it good and soaked to see how it rates on the sad-o-meter!

[@leniloubettyboopbossyboots247]

@@julesreacts It would be so funny to give episodes 'tissue scores'.😂

[@jonbolton3376]

Glad you enjoyed it. This is my favourite of the Christmas special episodes.

[@icedreamer9629]

This is one of the best-written episodes in the entire show. It's _so_ clever

[@tomswift3482]

Hello, Jules! 💜 What is more Christmas than Dickens and his redemptive “A Christmas Carol” ? I have not much to say here, as I found your reaction to be perfect, and your thoughts, as ever, to be very on point. 🤩 I always enjoy this episode - it is a beautiful Christmas treat, and so very well done, as you point out. The added “Doctor” things fit so seamlessly into the timeless tale, whilst showing that time, can indeed be re-written, as viewers are pulled through an emotional gamut, just wonderfully done. There are so many bits of marvelous humor in this one, and Matt Smith’s the perfect Doctor for the script. Rory and Amy, having a tad bit of Cosplay in the process. Just flat out funny, and fun. The Doctor and the chimney entrance always gets me , and it leads to my favorite lines here - “ … my whole brain just went ‘What the hell!’ … or, as I’ve always known him, Jeff.” and then “ … in 900 years of time and space, I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t important.” Matt Smith, going 0 - 60 in the blink of an eye, hilarious, to gravely serious., and back again. I also always enjoy his later “Marilyn! Get your coat!” And they make it to Australia! 😂 The back and forth, rewriting time, on the fly, is excellent and You, at 22:06, 🥲 the excellent encapsulation of the emotion this scene is so full of. The tension, the music, and the beautiful voice of Katherine Jenkins, just all work together so well here. Your reaction certainly invokes the feeling of “first time view”, but what is truly special, to me anyway, is that this moment doesn’t really ever lose its power - it remains a somewhat full on frontal assault on one’s senses … every time. 🥰 Excellent reaction. I have been waiting for this particular one, and I am very pleased that you were able to retain bits of the final song and its scene, safe from the blocking Scrooges, as I am very pleased to have seen this with you. Thank you for all your work making another great reaction. 😊 Have a wonderful day, Jules. 💜🤗💜 You may have to flip the AC switch, as winds blast the area with the promised, continuing heatwave… Yikes! 🥵 Be relaxed and safe. 😊

[@Scripture-Man]

"I have not much to say here" -Are you sure? LOL

[@julesreacts]

Tom 🤗💜 I love that you adored this one so much. It is SO lovely, and almost perfectly timed for Christmas! Not that you'd know it's Christmas time soon here due to that silly sun. NOT very nice! I think this might be my favourite Christmas episode so far. I kind of feel guilty that I have fallen for this Doctor as much as I have! I'm sure David won't mind. The 11th Doctor is just unbelievably special and Amy and Rory add SUCH a gorgeous extra element. I continue to be impressed by what I see 💜 Thank you for your very kind words, Dear Tom 🥰

[@SGlitz]

Katherine Jenkins, real Opera Singer.

[@davidcrazyrides]

when The Doctor meets Dumbledore silence is falling=silence will fall

[@Mikesupr1]

Christmas Carol in Doctor Who package. "I am showing it to you right now..."

[@Allerka]

Of the various Christmas specials, this is still probably the best one.

[@danalynch8889]

This my favorite Christmas episode of all of them.

[@julesreacts]

It is SO good!!

[@yavoth5850]

Welcome to the best series of the 11th Doctor era! (in my opinion, obviously, and although it is an unpopular one, I'm ready to die on this hill)

[@mollycampbell8631]

I will die on that hill with you!

[@E4rthDweller]

This episode was a gem. I love how they combined the more earth-bound matters with the other out-of-this-world things. The pressing symbolism, like how the rich take advantage of the poor, how parents and loneliness leave a huge imprint on people, and most importantly, how time is the most valuable thing we have, and we still fail to conquer it. I have a soft spot for Doctor Who xmas specials, but i believe this one nailed it. And hearing Katherine Jenkins sing...absolutely magical. It was one of those "fairytale" episodes, where you wish you could run away from reality and go to such a place. Also, RIP Michael Gambon, such a great actor, such a great voice.

[@DogAndEazy]

Possibly my favourite Christmas episode with it's emotion, and timey wimey time travel, and Christmas themes, and I love the song at the end, Abigail's Song (Silence Is All You Know), beautifully sung by Katherine Jenkins who also played Abigail.

[@AY8ROOK]

One of the best Doctor Who episodes, period, as far as I'm concerned.

[@Clinton_The_Trekkie]

Moffat knows how to hit us right in the feels.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Merry Christmas Jules 🙋‍♂🎄🎅🧑‍🎄☃❄🏂⛷ !!! Yes, this was an awesome episode, but as usual, you made it better 🤗🤗. I kind of held off on watching it yet because it was a Christmas episode, but then today I thought, "What the Hell ... We have "Christmas In July" shopping events, so let's do this !!!"

[@julesreacts]

Aww thank you, Steve! It actually isn't bad timing, really 🐱

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@julesreacts Agreed !!! No complaints here😊.

[@SajirouPlays]

This was a nice episode but then you begin to question it. If he's showing young Kazran his older self, what happened to the Kazran that went on all those adventures with her? Isn't he erased or his experience tainted by his younger self seeing what the future held? Its a time paradox and no one thought to question it because of the emotional scenes. Its fair too, I didn't question it at all until I saw it through this reaction over 10 years later and said "wait a minute..." and I've seen this one twice in that time period!

[@Kayta-Linda]

Yeah, that part is really, really weird… how does time even work anymore.

[@LeonBlade]

I absolutely love this episode so much. One of my favorite Christmas specials of all time by far. The back and forth from the footage of the young and old versions of the same man who is remembering what is also simultaneously forming in front of us. It's just so good. It's also extremely emotional as well. Thank you for your reactions as always.

[@julesreacts]

My pleasure 🥰

[@ProcInc]

Undoubtedly the best Doctor Who Christmas special

[@matthewpreston28]

Katherine Jenkins is a very famous welsh opera singer

[@ebanksstudios]

Seeing these Steven Moffat episodes again, I noticed how the cinematography is very similar to how he did it in Sherlock at the same time

[@MeghanTheShade]

So happy we're into Series 6..my favorite episode is coming up.

[@CharlieHiber]

that's the thing with Doctor who..... even the beautiful episodes will make you cry. the psychic paper finally shorting out is classic. as for will the show give you a break from crying, Wellllllll.........

[@julesreacts]

Charlie!! I always love reading your comments 💜 have a lovely weekend!!

[@KanaTokisho]

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! This is my favourite Christmas special not gonna lie Love how they are cosplaying which is cute (also this is their honeymoon) Santa being an actual person that the Doctor met is so funny to me. The Doctor is married to Marilyn Monroe XD

[@Jackson-ub1uv]

The clouds in the opening are just normal planetary ones, whereas the clouds in the theme are the Time Vortex.

[@julesreacts]

OOH thank you!

[@anonymes2884]

_Maybe_ my favourite Christmas special, it's up there anyway. Funny and sad and silly and beautiful - "Doctor Who" basically :). "Halfway out of the dark" really resonated with me, it captures something about the time of year and I think of it every Christmas (northern hemisphere version of course - it's the middle of summer down your way :).

[@julesreacts]

Yes! It is currently VERY hot and not very "Christmassy" at all 🤣

[@767wattsy]

A lovely episode - and features Moffat reusing an earlier idea of his from “Continuity Errors”, a Seventh Doctor short story he wrote for the 1996 anthology Decalog 3: Consequences, published by Virgin Books and his first ever professional Doctor Who story. Also, I cried along with you, Jules, as I do every time I watch this episode!

[@reecey8256]

my favourite ever Christmas Special and potentially my all time fave Matt Smith episode 💜💜

[@todmorden]

I love watching Doctor Who with you. I look forward to these videos every week.

[@julesreacts]

Thank you so much!

[@The.Badger.]

Quite probably my favorite Christmas Special......

[@rachael7986]

Michael Gambon makes me cry every time i watch this. So well written!

[@james22939]

You’re videos mean everything to me

[@Dominik-42-00]

meu especial de natal favorito de doctor who

[@asterix7842]

The Centurion and police woman outfits would be great couples Halloween costumes.

[@julesreacts]

YES!! hahaha!!

[@jacksparrowbattlepirates2017]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Doctor Who with Steven Moffat as the show runner...

[@bizarreabomination]

Here in the UK we have a TV show called "Only fools and horses". In one of the episodes Rodney and Cassandra decide to dress up to spice up their love life. He dresses as Russell Crown (Gladiator) and she dresses as Juliet Bravo (a police officer). I've always thought that scene may have inspired Moffat.

[@drb6771]

Amazing episode, you made me tear up a bit!!! 😢😢

[@julesreacts]

I think anyone with a heart would find this episode moving 😢

[@Raymail-tj4cf]

I tell my Grandkids don’t make me call Jeff. They know that’s Santa’s name.

[@craigmorris4083]

This episode. Yeah, this is the one that made me buy the soundtrack. You know why :) I also cry every time too, eh,

[@craigmorris4083]

Oh and Fezzes are cool, like bowties :)

[@johnlochness]

Love this, my 2nd favourite Christmas special

[@JoeThornhill]

I was gonna ask if you've seen Harry Potter but the guy at 2:51 looks familiar, so now I'm focused on him, lol. Is he Aurelius (Water man) from Plebs?

[@julesreacts]

Sorry, no idea!

[@JoeThornhill]

@@julesreacts Don't worry, it was more a question for the viewers. But you *have* seen Michael Gambon, right? I forgot about his monologue at the beginning and immediately pictured him as Dumbledore.

[@EthanJones2]

In my opinion this is the best christmas episode

[@Cb-46]

An absolutely beautiful episode

[@canadian__ninja]

Well timed for a nice happy, emotional episode.

[@julesreacts]

Almost Christmas!

[@ronfehr7899]

It's too bad when your posts show up too close to when I have to go to work, and today is one of those days. The good news is that I get to enjoy it layer.

[@matthewpreston28]

Rip michael gambon

[@joshuajoshua2732]

The clouds in the opening title sequence was meant to be the time vortex though I never understood why it looks that way and the lightning bit. When I first watched this episode on the ABC back on boxing day 2010 I was very negative and critical towards it as I thought it was abit too "christmassy" and too "fairytale" and the lack of villains but in hindsight I got to appreciate it abit more and understand the story abit better though I found the flying sharks were abit ridiculous. R.I.P. Michael Gambon 😢.

[@JulieFreyHomeWebBiz]

The music was first presented in the form of the excellent Doctor Who Fan Orchestra, which you should be aware of on KZbin. The channel features a suite of the music of this Christmas Special.