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The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Festive edition of the sci-fi drama. A madcap caretaker greets evacuee Madge Arwell and her two children and leads them into a magical world.

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Sat 6 Dec 2014 19:00

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Duration: 01:17
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Duration: 01:54
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Role	Contributor
The Doctor	Matt Smith
Madge Arwell	Claire Skinner
Cyril Arwell	Maurice Cole
Lily Arwell	Holly Earl
Reg Arwell	Alexander Armstrong
Co-Pilot	Sam Stockman
Wooden King	Spencer Wilding
Ven-Garr	Paul Bazely
Droxil	Bill Bailey
Billis	Arabella Weir
Wooden Queen	Paul Kasey
Writer	Steven Moffat
Producer	Marcus Wilson
Director	Farren Blackburn

Christmas Day 2011 19:00

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