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Doctor Who: The Snowmen

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Confirmed2012-12-257.77.5Trakt

The Doctor has retired to 1892 London. Despite the protests of his allies, he is determined to keep out of mankind's affairs. However, a governess named Clara has stumbled upon a plot which only the Doctor can unravel, involving the death of her predecessor in ice and the sinister Dr. Simeon, who controls monsters made of sentient snow. And there is another mystery afoot: Clara is the spitting image of Oswin Oswald, whom the Doctor saw die in the Dalek asylum...

Doctor Who: The Snowmen is a 2012 Christmas TV movie that finds the Doctor in retirement in Victorian London, drawn back into action by a governess named Clara and a mystery involving sentient snow creatures. This special introduces major plot threads about Clara's identity and her connection to a previous companion. The film has already been released and is available to watch.

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Doctor Who: The Snowmen - Christmas Special Trailer

YouTube · 2012-12-12
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Doctor Who: The Snowmen — frequently asked

When did Doctor Who: The Snowmen air?

The special aired on December 25, 2012, as a Christmas TV movie.

Is this a standalone movie or part of a series?

It is a special TV movie episode within the Doctor Who franchise, serving as the Christmas special for Series 7.

Who is Clara and why does she look familiar to the Doctor?

Clara is a governess who bears a striking resemblance to Oswin Oswald, a companion the Doctor encountered in the Dalek asylum, creating a central mystery of the special.

Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Snowmen?

As a released BBC television special from 2012, it is available through standard Doctor Who streaming platforms and providers in your region.

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