Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Joy to the World' Trailer Debuts

The festive episode, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan, features time travel, dinosaurs, and an emotional exploration of the Doctor's solitude.

The 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special, 'Joy to the World,' is written by Steven Moffat and will air on December 25 on BBC One and Disney+.
Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor teams up with Nicola Coughlan's character, Joy, in a hotel that allows guests to visit Christmases across time, encountering dinosaurs, historical figures, and a looming threat to Earth.
The trailer reveals a second version of the Doctor, leading to a tense self-confrontation that explores themes of loneliness and emotional isolation.
The episode features a cameo flashback of Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday, highlighting the Doctor's recent loss of a companion.
'Joy to the World' marks the return of the traditional Doctor Who Christmas special format under showrunner Russell T. Davies, with whimsical and emotional storytelling promised by Moffat.

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