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When is Doctor Who Christmas Special 2017? How to watch online today

Ready for the Doctor Who 2017 Christmas Special? Here’s everything you need to know, including the date, time, and how to watch online for free.

Doctor Who is the gift that keeps on giving, and so it makes sense to set aside a little time for the good doctor this Christmas.

It’s a particularly special occasion this year too, because the episode features the departure of Peter Capaldi’s twelfth Doctor, and the introduction of Jodie Whittaker as the thirteenth – and the first-ever female Doctor.

Check out the trailer below:

When is Doctor Who Christmas Special 2017 on TV?

The episode is titled Twice Upon A Time, and will air on Christmas Day – that’s Monday, December 25.

You’ll be able to catch the action on BBC One at 5:30pm in the evening, so make sure to set a reminder.

How to watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2017 online for free

The good news is that it’s very easy to watch Doctor Who in the UK. All you need to do is head over to the BBC iPlayer website or download the app and you’ll be able to stream it live.

Alternatively, you can watch it on catch-up if you miss the live showing.

It’s also worth noting that the BBC will be streaming every single Doctor Who regeneration episode since 2005. This is in order to mark the end of Peter Capaldi’s departure from the the role of the Doctor.

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