Mini Episode - The Night of the Doctor
The darkest of days are about to begin. The Doctor has always been a man of secrets - and now they can be told!
Special mini-episode 'The Night of the Doctor' to reveal the Doctor's dark chapter.
Starring Paul McGann, this BBC iPlayer exclusive will for the first time ever reveal what became of the 8th Doctor. On the eve of his most terrible battle, the Time Lord is faced with a choice that will change the course of his life. The darkest of days are about to begin.
The Doctor has always been a man of secrets - and now they can be told...
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Doctor Who: The Surprise – Paul McGann
Duration: 01:35
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Mini Episode - The Night of the Doctor
Duration: 07:03
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The Night of the Doctor Clip
Duration: 01:10
Broadcasts
Sat 16 Nov 201319:30Red Button (Freeview)
Sat 16 Nov 201322:30Red Button (Freeview)
Sun 17 Nov 201318:00Red Button (Freeview)
Mon 18 Nov 201319:00Red Button (Freeview)
Tue 19 Nov 201312:00Red Button (Freeview)
Tue 19 Nov 201321:30Red Button (Freeview)
Wed 20 Nov 201311:00Red Button (Freeview)
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Thu 21 Nov 201317:30Red Button (Freeview)
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Fri 22 Nov 201319:30Red Button (Freeview)
Sat 23 Nov 201318:00Red Button (Freeview)
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