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Maxton Walker

Doctor Who Christmas special 2012 – in pictures

Doctor Who Christmas: A time lord? A spooky house? It must be the Doctor Who Christmas special
A time lord? A spooky house? It can only be the Doctor Who Christmas special … Matt Smith with new companion Jenna-Louise Coleman Photograph: BBC/Adrian Rogers
Doctor Who Christmas: The 'film poster' for the Christmas episode. They look suspiciously tanned
The 'film poster'-style publicity shot for the Christmas episode (although they look suspiciously tanned for December in London) Photograph: BBC/Adrian Rogers
Doctor Who Christmas: Well these guys look scarier than last year's Christmas trees, don't they?
Wow, these guys certainly look scarier than last year's Christmas-tree things Photograph: BBC
Doctor Who Christmas: Richard E Grant looking as if he's playing Scrooge
Richard E Grant, despite looking like he's possibly playing Scrooge, is appearing as new villain Doctor Simeon Photograph: BBC/Adrian Rogers
Doctor Who Christmas: Quick … pass me the sonic umbrella.
'Quick … pass me the sonic umbrella' Photograph: Adrian Rogers/BBC/Adrian Rogers
Doctor Who Christmas: 'Even Tom Baker couldn't pull off this look.'
'Even Tom Baker couldn't pull off this look' - The Doctor showcases his new wardrobe Photograph: Adrian Rogers/BBC/Adrian Rogers
Doctor Who Christmas: 'OK, whose time vortex is that?'
'OK, whose time vortex is that?' Photograph: BBC/Adrian Rogers
Doctor Who Christmas: Doctor Who Christmas Special 2012
At last … a proper alien. Neve McIntosh as Vastra Photograph: Adrian Rogers/BBC/Adrian Rogers
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