Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
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- Science Fiction
- Comedy
It’s Christmas Day on a remote human colony and the Doctor is hiding from Christmas Carols and Comedy Antlers. But when a crashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he finds himself recruited into River Song’s squad and hurled into a fast and frantic chase across the galaxy. King Hydroflax is furious, and his giant Robot bodyguard is out-of-control and coming for them all! Will Nardole survive? And when will River Song work out who the Doctor is? All will be revealed on a starliner full of galactic super-villains and a destination the Doctor has been avoiding for a very long time.
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song is a special-event Doctor Who episode that aired on Christmas Day 2015. In this sci-fi comedy adventure, the Doctor crosses paths with River Song during a chaotic rescue mission across the galaxy, complete with a malfunctioning robot bodyguard and a ship full of galactic villains.
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Peter CapaldiThe Doctor
Alex KingstonRiver Song
Greg DaviesKing Hydroflax
Matt LucasNardole
Phillip RhysRamone
Rowan PolonskiFlemming
Robert CurtisScratch
Anthony CozensConcierge
Chris Lew Kum HoiAlphonse- Nicolle SmarttReceptionist
- Liam CookKing Hydroflax's Body
Nonso AnozieVoice of Hydroflax (voice)
Clem SoStarline Galactic Villain (uncredited)
William HartnellThe Doctor (1) (picture) (uncredited)
Patrick TroughtonThe Doctor (2) (picture) (uncredited)
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The Husbands of River Song Trailer | Christmas Special 2015 | Doctor Who
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When did The Husbands of River Song air?
The episode premiered on December 25, 2015, as a Christmas special.
Where can I watch this Doctor Who special?
Availability varies by region, but the special is typically available on BBC iPlayer in the UK and through various streaming platforms internationally, including BritBox and other Doctor Who streaming services.
Is this a standalone episode or part of a series?
It's a standalone Christmas special that can be enjoyed independently, though familiarity with River Song's character from earlier Doctor Who episodes will enhance enjoyment.
Who stars in this special?
The special features the Doctor alongside River Song and other characters including Nardole and King Hydroflax, though specific casting details vary by character.
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