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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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