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The Day of the Doctor – Doctor Who

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The Doctors share an adventure across time and space; an ancient battle reaches a devastating conclusion.
Doctor Who — The Day of the Doctor

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Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor is a joyous marker in the series, uniting two of the most beloved Time Lords and setting them together on a rousing adventure full of crowd-pleasing nods and winks.

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Ross Ruediger New York Magazine/Vulture We could do an entire recap just talking about their memorable interactions and quoting all their snappy dialogue, and generally fawning over how great they worked together. Rated: 5/5 Nov 10, 2018 Full Review Ben Lawrence Daily Telegraph (UK) It was fascinating to see how Matt Smith and David Tennant interacted... They sparred terrifically with a fair amount of trademark humour. Rated: 5/5 Nov 10, 2018 Full Review Alasdair Wilkins AV Club The great joy of The Day Of The Doctor is seeing the various incarnations of the Time Lord interact. Both Matt Smith and the returning David Tennant are in fine form, and the 10th and 11th Doctors prove to be a very funny double act. Rated: A- Nov 10, 2018 Full Review Kelechi Ehenulo Confessions From A Geek Mind Action-packed, humorous, entertaining and emotional, I can't think of anyone being disappointed with the 50th anniversary episode. Rated: 4/5 Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Ethan Lewis Den of Geek When all three Doctors meet, it's amazing. As expected, Matt Smith and David Tennant were hilarious together, with all of the physical comedy you might have expected. Rated: 5/5 Mar 6, 2020 Full Review Patrick Mulkern Radio Times This is The Day of the Doctor in all his forms, justly celebrated, and set up for decades of new adventures. Rated: 5/5 Nov 10, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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James M The best fan episode for all dr who fans regardless of the plot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Audience Member Peak Doctor Who, absolutely the best episode ever done! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review Mikhail E Best episode ever!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Asf A this is what i love. great episode Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/12/23 Full Review JinzoCrash Well done fan service, well done resolution to various story arcs, not much to dislike. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/06/23 Full Review Erik J I loved this anniversary special back when it aired 10 years ago, and it has aged like a fine wine. It also helps to cleanse the pallet now that DW has been destroyed since 2017. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Matt Smith

The Doctor

Jenna Coleman

Clara Oswald

David Tennant

The Doctor

Billie Piper

Rose Tyler

John Hurt

The Doctor

Jemma Redgrave

Kate Stewart

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Season Info

Synopsis The Doctors share an adventure across time and space; an ancient battle reaches a devastating conclusion.
Director
Nick Hurran
Executive Producer
Steven Moffat
Screenwriter
Richard Curtis, Chris Chibnall, Toby Whithouse, Mark Gatiss, Simon Nye, Steven Moffat
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 23, 2013