The Snowmen
Sci-fi drama. It is Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairytales. But the fairytale becomes a nightmare, and a chilling menace threatens Earth.
Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairytales. When the fairytale becomes a nightmare and a chilling menace threatens Earth, an unorthodox young governess, Clara, calls on the Doctor for help. But the Doctor is in mourning, reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the universe. As old friends return, will the Doctor really abandon humankind, or will he fight to save the world and Christmas from the icy clutches of this mysterious menace?
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Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman interview each other!
Duration: 01:00
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A Christmas Q&A with Matt Smith and the Team
Duration: 03:43
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Doctor Who: Coming Soon in 2013
Duration: 00:46
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Clara’s First Christmas
Duration: 03:27
The Fourth Dimension
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| The Doctor | Matt Smith |
| Clara | Jenna Coleman |
| Dr Simeon | Richard E Grant |
| Strax | Dan Starkey |
| Jenny | Catrin Stewart |
| Vastra | Neve McIntosh |
| Captain Latimer | Tom Ward |
| Alice | Liz White |
| Digby | Joseph Darcey-Alden |
| Francesca | Ellie Darcey-Alden |
| Voice of the Snowman | Ian McKellen |
| Voice of the Ice Governess | Juliet Cadzow |
| Uncle Josh | Jim Conway |
| Young Walter | Cameron Strefford |
| Walter's Mother | Annabelle Dowler |
| Bob Chilcott | Ben Addis |
| Lead Worker | Daniel Hyde |
| Girl | Sophie Miller-Sheen |
| Writer | Steven Moffat |
| Producer | Marcus Wilson |
| Director | Saul Metzstein |
Broadcasts
Christmas Day 2012 17:15- Boxing Day 2012 20:00
- Sat 29 Dec 2012 19:00
- Sat 13 Dec 2014 19:00
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