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Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Series 7

Episode 6: The Snowmen

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One OxfordshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

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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? Show less

Contributors

The Doctor:
Matt Smith
Dr Simeon:
Richard E Grant
Captain Latimer:
Tom Ward
Alice:
Liz White
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
Producer:
Marcus Wilson

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