The 815th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1 (the 116th episode since the series’ revival). This Christmas-themed episode closes the eighth season, and is the first Christmas special during Peter Capaldi’s reign as the twelfth Doctor. Nick Frost and Michael Troughton guest star.

Actor Barrie Ingham, one of the few actors to have played speaking parts in both the Doctor Who and Star Trek franchises, dies at the age of 82. Having appeared alongside William Hartnell in the 1965
The 816th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1 (the 117th episode since the series’ revival), starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman. Michelle Gomez guest stars in the season eight opener.
The 817th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1 (the 118th episode since the series’ revival), starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman. Michelle Gomez guest stars.