Doctor Who Preview Comes to York

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This December, the BBC will be touring the North of England with a festive treat in the form of it’s most eagerly awaited Christmas Specials.

Doctor Who, The Highway Rat, and The League of Gentlemen will be previewed to audiences in 8 Northern cities, with all but the last few moments of Peter Capaldi’s final show as the Doctor being on display.

Alongside the screenings, fans will be able to pose for photos with props from the shows on the BBC red carpet.

Tickets are free and will be given out in an online ballot, open for 10 days from Thursday 23rd November.

Adrian Mills, General Manager of BBC North says: “We can’t wait to bring this wonderful seasonal programming direct to our audiences in the North and we’re sure they’ll enjoy this exclusive BBC content.”

This year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, Twice Upon a Time, will see Peter Capaldi joined by David Bradley who reprises his role as the First Doctor, while Pearl Mackie returns as companion Bill Potts and Mark Gatiss guest stars as the Captain.

The full schedule for the Christmas premiere tour is as follows:

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Date Location Screenings
Thursday 14 December Hartlepool Town Hall Doctor Who – 7pm

The League of Gentlemen – 8.30pm

Friday 15 December The Guild Hall, York Doctor Who – 7pm

The League of Gentlemen – 8.30pm

Saturday 16 December Jubilee Church, Hull The Highway Rat – 1.30pm

Doctor Who – 7pm & 8.30pm

Sunday 17 December St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle The Highway Rat – 1.30pm

Doctor Who – 7pm & 8.30pm

Monday 18 December The Middlesbrough Empire Doctor Who – 7pm & 8.30pm
Tuesday 19 December Dock 10, MediaCityUK, Salford Doctor Who – 7pm & 8.30pm
Wednesday 20 December Durham School Doctor Who – 7pm & 8.30pm
Friday 22 December Old Odeon, Bradford Doctor Who – 7pm & 8.30pm

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