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    OPINION - I live for the Doctor Who Christmas special and Ncuti Gatwa has brought back the stardust

    by Vicky Jessop Dec 23, 2023 2 minutes
    Source: BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/James Pardon

    Who cares about opening presents or carving the proverbial turkey? Today, I know where I’ll be: on the sofa, remote in hand, ready to switch the TV on for the Doctor Who festive special.

    If that sounds less appealing than chowing down on a whole plate of Brussels sprouts, then fine. I will admit that Doctor Who has a distinctly nerdy appeal. These days, it sits somewhere between Countdown and Star Trek on the trend-setting scale.

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