Doctor Who - The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 3, 2011

Announcement of Christmas Special

BBC announces 'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe' as the 2011 Christmas special episode.

production
September 2011

Filming of The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Principal photography takes place for the Doctor Who Christmas special titled 'The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe'.

broadcast
December 25, 2011

Broadcast of The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

The Doctor Who Christmas special 'The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe' airs on BBC One.

Doctor Who - The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
Christmas 1941

Arrival of the TARDIS at Cottingley

The Doctor arrives at the English countryside house of the Widow and her children through the TARDIS during World War II.

encounter
Christmas Eve, 1941

Meeting the Widow and her Children

The Doctor meets the Widow, Grace, and her children Lily and Cyril, explaining his presence and purpose.

discovery
Christmas Eve Night, 1941

Discovery of the Wardrobe Portal

The children discover that the seemingly ordinary wardrobe in the house is actually a portal to a magical wintry world.

adventure
Christmas Eve Night, 1941

Journey Through the Magical Winter Wonderland

Lily and Cyril explore the enchanted snowy forest beyond the wardrobe and encounter talking animals and mystical creatures.

conflict
Christmas Night, 1941

The Prince of the Forest and the Battle Against the Black Knight

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.

strategy
Christmas Night, 1941

The Doctor's Plan 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.

resolution
Christmas Morning, 1941

Victory Over the Black Knight

With the Doctor's help, the children and the Prince defeat the Black Knight, restoring peace to the magical winter kingdom.

farewell
Christmas Morning, 1941

The Doctor's Departure and the Gift to the Widow

The Doctor departs after leaving a special gift to the Widow enabling her to find happiness in future Christmases after the war.