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The Snowmen

Sci-fi drama. It is Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairytales. But the fairytale becomes a nightmare, and a chilling menace threatens Earth.

Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairytales. When the fairytale becomes a nightmare and a chilling menace threatens Earth, an unorthodox young governess, Clara, calls on the Doctor for help. But the Doctor is in mourning, reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the universe. As old friends return, will the Doctor really abandon humankind, or will he fight to save the world and Christmas from the icy clutches of this mysterious menace?

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45 minutes

Signed Audio described

The Fourth Dimension

Credits

Role Contributor
The Doctor Matt Smith
Clara Jenna Coleman
Dr Simeon Richard E Grant
Strax Dan Starkey
Jenny Catrin Stewart
Vastra Neve McIntosh
Captain Latimer Tom Ward
Alice Liz White
Digby Joseph Darcey-Alden
Francesca Ellie Darcey-Alden
Voice of the Snowman Ian McKellen
Voice of the Ice Governess Juliet Cadzow
Uncle Josh Jim Conway
Young Walter Cameron Strefford
Walter's Mother Annabelle Dowler
Bob Chilcott Ben Addis
Lead Worker Daniel Hyde
Girl Sophie Miller-Sheen
Writer Steven Moffat
Producer Marcus Wilson
Director Saul Metzstein

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