The Doctor Who Christmas Special 2020 sees the Time Lord trapped in an alien prison.
The Doctor Who Christmas Special 2020 promises to be the jewell in the crown of the BBC’s Christmas TV schedule.
Not only does it see the comeback of the Daleks, it also see the return of Captain Jack (played by John Barrowman). Don't miss our Doctor Who Christmas Special 2021 guide!
Doctor Who Christmas 2020 special - release date
The Doctor Who Christmas Special will air on BBC1 at 6.45pm on New Year's Day.
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What’s the plot?
Well, the Daleks are back! Yep, the festive special will see the return of the Doctor’s most famous and most feared enemies. The Time Lord is locked away in a high-security alien prison, continuing from where the last series left off. The Doctor is alone and can’t see anyway of escape...
Back on Earth, Yaz, Ryan and Graham are struggling to cope without their friend. They try to get on with their regular lives, but then they discover a disturbing plan involving the Daleks. Although they don't have the Doctor, Captain Jack is back to help!
John says: “Putting on Jack’s coat and setting foot back on the set of Doctor Who was just like going back home. It’s always thrilling to play Captain Jack. He’s a character very close to my heart who changed my life, and to know the fans love him as much as I do makes his return even sweeter. I hope everyone enjoys Jack’s Heroic adventure with Thirteen.”
Showrunner Chris Chibnall previously teased: “There will be Daleks. There will be exterminations. Thrills, laughter, tears. You know. The usual. See you at the end of the year.”
Is there a trailer?
Yes. BBC America has put this very short glimpse up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYb4E-U4CKs
What’s the title of the Doctor Who Christmas 2020 special?
It’s simply called Revolution of the Daleks.
Who’s in the cast of the festive episode?
Jodie Whittaker stars as the Doctor. She’s joined by Tosin Cole as Ryan, Bradley Walsh as Graham and Mandip Gill as Yasmin. And not forgetting John Barrowman as Captain Jack.
The Doctor Who Christmas Special will air on BBC1 at 6.45pm on New Year's Day - see our TV Guide for more festive dramas not to be missed.
