Christmas Special: title revealed

Friday, 16 November 2012 - Reported by Chuck Foster

Matt Smith and Jenna-Louse Coleman introduced on Children in Need. Photo: Press Association

The title of this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special has been revealed on Children in Need to be:

The Snowmen

A trailer for the episode was broadcast tonight, which also introduced the Doctor's new friend-to-be, Clara (as played by Jenna-Louise Coleman). In addition, a special minisode was broadcast earlier in the evening to introduce the episode - The Great Detective featured the Doctor's old friends Vastra, Jenny and Strax in their attempts to coax him out of retirement ...

Watch The Great Detective ( YouTube / BBC iPlayer )

Watch the trailer for The Snowmen ( YouTube / BBC iPlayer )

Watch the teaser trailer for The Snowmen ( YouTube / BBC iPlayer)

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