Doctor Who - The Day of the Doctor Timeline ( Real )

announcement
April 18, 2013

Announcement of The Day of the Doctor

BBC announces a special 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who titled 'The Day of the Doctor'.

production
July 9, 2013

Filming of The Day of the Doctor

Production begins on the 50th anniversary special, including filming with multiple Doctors.

broadcast
November 23, 2013

Worldwide Simultaneous Broadcast

'The Day of the Doctor' is broadcast simultaneously worldwide to celebrate Doctor Who's 50th anniversary.

reception
November 24, 2013

Critical Reception and Ratings

The Day of the Doctor receives widespread acclaim and achieves high viewership ratings internationally.

release
January 20, 2014

Release on Home Media

The Day of the Doctor is released on DVD and Blu-ray, including special features and behind-the-scenes content.

Doctor Who - The Day of the Doctor Timeline ( Fictional )

war
Time War, circa 5.3 billion years in the past

The Time War Begins

The catastrophic Time War between the Time Lords and the Daleks erupts, threatening the entire universe.

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Late Time War

Gallifrey's Last Stand

The Time Lords prepare to defend Gallifrey from Dalek invasion; the fate of Gallifrey hangs in the balance.

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Near end of Time War

The Moment's Intervention

The War Doctor is given the chance to use the Moment, a superweapon, to end the Time War by destroying both the Daleks and Gallifrey.

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Moments after the Moment's Intervention

War Doctor's Decision

The War Doctor decides to use the Moment to destroy Gallifrey and end the war, causing him great remorse.

time_travel
Soon after War Doctor's decision

Past and Future Doctors Intervene

The Tenth and Eleventh Doctors arrive through time to confront the War Doctor, leading to a council of three versions of the Doctor discussing the fate of Gallifrey.

discovery
Shortly after the three Doctors meet

Discovery of a New Plan

The three Doctors discover a hidden plan to save Gallifrey by freezing it in a single moment in time, preventing its destruction.

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Final moments of the Time War

Gallifrey is Frozen in the Time Vortex

Using their combined efforts and the Moment's power, the Doctors save Gallifrey by hiding it in a temporal stasis in the Time Vortex.

resolution
Immediately after Gallifrey's rescue

The Doctors Return to Their Own Times

After saving Gallifrey, the three Doctors part ways; the War Doctor carries the burden of his actions forward, leading eventually to his incarnation as the Ninth Doctor.