Doctor Who: Here is how to pre-order the 2023 Christmas special

Fans of the Doctor Who 2023 Christmas special, 'The Church on Ruby Road' can secure their copy by pre-ordering it now. Although the episode airs on Christmas Day (December 25), Amazon is already offering pre-orders for the Blu-ray at £9.99 and the DVD at £8.99. Keep an eye out for the release date, as it has not been announced yet.

The plot is teased in the BBC's episode description: "Long years ago, on Christmas Eve, a baby was left in the snow. Today, Ruby Sunday encounters the Doctor, goblins, kidnapped babies, and perhaps the secret of her birth."

A new trailer for 'The Church on Ruby Road' suggests that The Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) will significantly influence the life of his future companion, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson).


Ruby, an abandoned child, received her name from the church where she was abandoned as an infant. The upcoming episode will delve into her individual history.

The Christmas special serves as a starting point for a fresh era of Doctor Who led by showrunner Russell T Davies, known for his previous reboot of the series in 2005.

Discussing the contrast between his two periods, Davies expressed, "The present is a bustling world with Stranger Things, the Marvel empire, and Star Wars. It's a clamorous fantasy realm, distinctly different from 2005.”

'The Church on Ruby Road' unveils a fresh set of supporting characters, featuring Michelle Greenidge from 'It's a Sin' as Ruby's mother, Carla, Angela Wynter from 'EastEnders' as her grandmother, Cherry, and soap legend Anita Dobson portraying Mrs. Flood.

Where to watch

Catch the continuation of Doctor Who with 'The Church on Ruby Road' on Christmas Day (December 25). The episode will be broadcast on BBC One in the UK and on Disney+ in other regions.

Classic Doctor Who episodes are now accessible on BBC iPlayer in the UK.

FAQs:

Q1: When did Doctor Who premiere for the first time?
A1: 1963

Q2: Who is the creator of Doctor Who?
A2: Sydney Newman.