The Doctor is avoiding Christmas when he is summoned to save a dying king. However, he soon discovers that the king's wife--River Song--has plans of her own. And she doesn't recognize the Doctor in his newest incarnation.
Recap
By Gadfly on Dec 26, 2015
On the human colony Mendorax Dellora, on Christmas Day 5343, a man named Nardole follows a set of instructions and knocks at the door of the TARDIS, parked in the street. The Doctor opens the door and is less than thrilled when Nardole points out that he’s wearing a pair of fake antlers. Once the Doctor complains to the TARDIS, Nardole asks if the Doctor is a surgeon. Once the Doctor says that it’s close enough, Nardole says that there’s a medical emergency. As the Doctor goes off with Nardole,…
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Nonso Anozie
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I think of all of Capaldi's episodes so far, this special is the best. It is well written, well acted and unfortunately it looks like this might be the last we see of River Song. Hopefully not, they can always do a story with the Doctor and her there during the 24 year night.