20 years ago, a perfect TV special changed Doctor Who forever

20 Years on, 'The Christmas Invasion' Is Still the Best 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special

As one of the most beloved traditions of contemporary 'Doctor Who' turns 20, we look back on why the special that started it all is still the gold standard.

20 years ago, a perfect TV special changed Doctor Who forever

For the first time since 2005, Doctor Who won’t have a Christmas or New Year's special this year. This comes straight after Russell T Davies’ latest season of the long-running science-fiction drama closed the TARDIS doors on Ncuti Gatwa’s emotionally liberating 15th Doctor and his companion, Belinda Chandra (portrayed to perfection by Varada Sethu). However, the series didn’t end without first revealing the next face of the Doctor’s regeneration…

20 Years on, ‘The Christmas Invasion’ Is Still the Best ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special

As one of the most beloved traditions of contemporary 'Doctor Who' turns 20, we look back on why the special that started it all is still the gold standard.