BBC announces 'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe' as the 2011 Christmas special episode.
Principal photography takes place for the Doctor Who Christmas special titled 'The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe'.
The Doctor Who Christmas special 'The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe' airs on BBC One.
The Doctor arrives at the English countryside house of the Widow and her children through the TARDIS during World War II.
The Doctor meets the Widow, Grace, and her children Lily and Cyril, explaining his presence and purpose.
The children discover that the seemingly ordinary wardrobe in the house is actually a portal to a magical wintry world.
Lily and Cyril explore the enchanted snowy forest beyond the wardrobe and encounter talking animals and mystical creatures.
The children meet the Prince of the Forest who asks them to help in the battle against the evil Black Knight to save the magical land.
The Doctor devises a plan utilizing both technology and magic to defeat the Black Knight and ensure the survival of the enchanted world.
With the Doctor's help, the children and the Prince defeat the Black Knight, restoring peace to the magical winter kingdom.
The Doctor departs after leaving a special gift to the Widow enabling her to find happiness in future Christmases after the war.