Production has begun on this year’s Doctor Who special, which will see Matt Smith's Doctor embark on a magical and mysterious adventure in England during World War II.
Amongst the guest stars in the episode are Outnumbered actress Claire Skinner, Bill Bailey, The Fast Show's Arabella Weir and Alexander Armstrong (The Armstrong & Miller Show).
According to Digital Spy, Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat shared his view on the special show: "The Doctor at Christmas - nothing is more fun to write.
"Maybe because it's so his kind of day - everything's bright and shiny, everybody's having a laugh, and nobody minds if you wear a really stupid hat.
"Of all the Doctors, Matt Smith's is the one that was born for this time of year - so it's the best news possible that he's heading back down the chimney."
The story follows Madge Arwell (Skinner) and her two children, Lily and Cyril, who are evacuated to Dorset, where they meet a "mysterious young man in bow tie, and a big blue parcel is waiting for them under the tree.
“They are about to enter a magical new world and learn that a Time Lord never forgets his debts..."
Speaking about her role, Skinner said: "I am thrilled to be in Doctor Who playing Madge who is a bit of super-mum. It's a magical part."
