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Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe [Blu-ray] (2012)

Matt Smith , Karen Gillan , Farren Blackburn  |  NR |  Blu-ray
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Paul Kasey, Arthur Darvill, Nicholas Briggs
  • Directors: Farren Blackburn
  • Writers: Steven Moffat
  • Producers: Caroline Skinner, Denise Paul, Diana Barton, Marcus Wilson, Piers Wenger
  • Format: Blu-ray, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: BBC Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: February 14, 2012
  • Run Time: 60 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B006MVKN6W
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,275 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe [Blu-ray]" on IMDb

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Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe is one of the beloved series' most enchanting episodes, and that's saying something. The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe was the Christmas special for Doctor Who in England in 2011, and happily it's now available on Blu-ray for merry holiday seasons everywhere. The story opens in 1938 England, with Madge Arwell (played by the prolific and talented Claire Skinner) bicycling home and suddenly seeing an injured man (or is he an angel?). She comes to the mysterious stranger's aid, and he promises to repay her by granting her a wish. Fast-forward several years, when England is being battered by German bombers, and Madge learns that her beloved husband has been lost in combat on the front. Madge is overcome with grief but vows to make Christmas a wonderful one for her children… and then suddenly, magic things begin to happen. Skinner is the heart and soul of this episode, and it's to her credit that the story is such an immersive, enjoyable fantasy. The Doctor (Matt Smith) appears, apparently in answer to Madge's wish, as a guide for her and her children in a magical dimension. The story is an homage to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, with dialogue referencing the earlier work. But The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe is pure Doctor Who in its self-referential, silly, wise, and wonderful way. This special set includes a prequel and several Best of Doctor Who featurettes. Happy Christmas to all. --A.T. Hurley

Product Description

Doctor Who Confidential - An inside look at the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special Doctor Who at the Proms - Concert performance of music from Doctor Who recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall during the BBC's annual Proms concerts.

Customer Reviews

I enjoy "Sentimental Happy" endings even if it is a Doctor Who story! johnscloud  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I really like this show, I don't get to see it here in America, so I have to buy the DVDs. Alden D. Thompson  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I do miss David Tennant still but Matt Smith is doing a fine job. suedoo  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Watching the modern Doctor Who one-off specials has certainly become an unexpected Christmas tradition in our home. And each Doctor brings his own spin to the holiday themed episodes. Last year Matt Smith's Doctor took on Dickens in an outer-space interpretation of "A Christmas Carol." It was frenetic and funny, managed to seamlessly blend tragedy with humor, and was emotionally satisfying without being cloying. This year, we had "The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe" (its central plot point borrows from a certain literature classic--I think you can figure out which one). This may well be the most straightforward and heartfelt Christmas special yet. Set in World War II era Britain, Smith helps a family adjusts to what promises to be a painful season by making a perfect getaway experience for the kids. However, with the best of intentions, one of the Doctor's surprises leads to unexpected dangers. The family must work together to ensure their very survival and get back home.

The special capitalizes of an eco-friendly theme as the principle aliens within the piece are not your typical beasts. They too are a race battling to live as manmade intrusions into their environment threaten their existence and livelihood. Might the Doctor and his charges be of assistance? It is Christmas after all. Or as certain annihilation looms, might it be too late for anyone to survive? This is Doctor Who after all. The show's pacing is brisk and its storyline affirms a strong message of loyalty and family. In fact, the Doctor's exposure to the widow and her children make him contemplate those that he has left behind through the course of his exploits.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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- Lily (as rocket engines fire): "What's happening?"
- the Doctor: "No idea. Do what I do. Hold tight... and pretend it's a plan."

As sublime as "A Christmas Carol" was, it would take something really special for this most recent Doctor Who Christmas Special to match, let alone top, it. I quite liked "The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe" because Matt Smith is never less than entertaining. But Steven Moffat's cup of schmaltz really spills over with this episode. But, hey, it's Christmastime, a season ripe for excess, and surely Moffat can be excused for overindulging his inner sappy.

The story opens in outer space as a hostile alien warship menaces Earth. But no sooner do the invaders declare "People of Earth, you stand alone!" than the Doctor pops up to gum up the works. But, having once more saved our little ball of mud, the Time Lord plummets down and crashlands in London on Christmas Eve, 1938. In the crater developed by his forced landing, the Doctor finds himself in a bit of a bind, but he's aided by a passing housewife named Madge Arwell (Claire Skinner). The Doctor is so touched by Madge's generosity that he vows to return the favor. "How?" she asks. "I dunno," says the Doctor. "Make a wish, that usually works."

Cut now to a war-torn London three years later, and to a desolate Christmastime for Madge Arwell. Having just received a telegram informing her of her husband's death under enemy fire, she determines to keep the news from her children, Lily and Cyril, until after the holidays. She promises them: "This Christmas is going to be the best Christmas ever!" (And, at this juncture, maybe there's a collective rolling of the eyes from the audience, oh we jaded souls.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great but little reason to buy January 4, 2012
Format:Blu-ray
The special itself was great, but everything on this Blu-Ray will also be in the eventual Series 7 box set. The only reason to buy this would be if you don't plan on getting season 7 or you just can not wait.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars DVD vs Blu-ray Description Deception - Bad Amazon August 13, 2012
By Mookie
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let me start by saying that I love Doctor Who and although this isn't one of my favorite episodes, I'm not giving the 1-star for the episode (I'd give it a 3-star). I'm giving the 1-star for Amazon's deceptive product description for the DVD. Amazon's product description FOR THE DVD is as follows: "Doctor Who Confidential - An inside look at the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special Doctor Who at the Proms - Concert performance of music from Doctor Who recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall during the BBC's annual Proms concerts."

Guess what's NOT on the DVD version? Yep, you guessed it, the Doctor Who Confidential. If the Confidential was only on the Blu-ray, then why was it listed in the production description for the DVD? I wouldn't have bought the DVD if I'd known that it wasn't complete with ALL the extras. Amazon, in the future, PLEASE don't put extras that are only on the Blu-ray version in the production description for the DVD version.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Special Features on Another Good Christmas Episode! November 12, 2012
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It's Christmas Eve and war with Hitler looms. Madge Orwell is biking home in the dark when a man falls out of the sky. She aims to help him, but needs to stop at home, first, to tell her husband and kids where she's going. She tells her son, Cyril, "Listen, Cyril, tell him [his father] that I've borrowed Mr. Goldsmith's car; that I've found a spaceman in a field, possibly an angel. But he's injured and I can't get his helmet off. So I'm having to take him into town to find a policeman phone box."

Of course, the spaceman is The Doctor and the phone box is the TARDIS. And the Doctor is grateful, and plans on repaying Madge for her kindness.

Skip to three years later, Christmas Eve again. WWII is on for the British, and Madge receives the dreaded telegram. Her husband, an RAF pilot, has been lost when his plane disappeared over the English Channel. Madge can't tell Cyril and his sister, Lily, right away - it will ruin Christmas Eve for them forever. So the three of them troop to a mansion in the country. Unfortunately, when they arrive, they find that the only person there is the caretaker. Who is the Doctor!

He's set up a marvelous visit for them, including a beautiful Christmas tree and one giant wrapped present for Cyril, waiting to be opened Christmas morning. That night, Cyril sneaks down to take a peek at his present. It is really an opening into another world! I have to wonder, what WAS the Doctor thinking?!

Cyril, Lily and the Doctor go through, and then, so does the worried Madge. And they will experience wonders they couldn't have imagined. As Madge says, at one point, "One can't imagine being a forest, and then, suddenly one can."

The ending is lovely, for both Madge, Cyril and Lily, and for the Doctor, too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Who is the best.
A great fun episode of the wonderful series of Dr. Who. recommend it to all Who fans. I have no more to say...
Published 3 days ago by Lawrence W. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, as always!
Matt Smith is always wonderful, especially in the first part of the story. You cannot go wrong with Doctor Who!
Published 8 days ago by Linde
4.0 out of 5 stars Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe
A nice take-off on the Christmas Carol, but not up to par with the David Tennant Christmas specials. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roger & Cyndy Wilber
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
loved it. I am a new fan to Doctor Who and enjoyed the movie. I was glued to the T watching it
Published 1 month ago by Dorothy Balaguer
1.0 out of 5 stars What has Happened to Dr. Who?
As a piece of cute fantasy television, this might actually rate 3 or 4 stars, but as an episode of Doctor Who, it makes no sense whatsoever. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Readz Alot
3.0 out of 5 stars The Widow and the Wardrobe
This story had some good spots in it, but it was definately a filler between seasons. It didn't seem to be up to the Who standards of lately.
Published 2 months ago by Mr Movie Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
My family loves doctor who and we were very happy to bee able to get the movie. It is great for any person
Published 2 months ago by David Closs
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the very best Doctor Who episodes. Certainly my favorite...
There are no great Time Lord secrets exposed in this episode, and no brilliant tricks played on the enemies of earth (well, maybe one, but that is over even before the show really... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joshua M Posey Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Doctor Who, how can it be bad.
Good writing, good story. I like how they turn The Lion, The Witch, abd the wardrobe into a Doctor Who adventure. If you are a Doctor Who fan, you won't be disappointed.
Published 3 months ago by Shadow
4.0 out of 5 stars Doctor Who As Never Seen
I really enjoyed this Christmas special mostly because it was just him and he was at his best. This was a good one!
Published 3 months ago by Turtlelady
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