The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe: New Zealand Premiere

Thursday, 5 January 2012 - Reported by Chuck Foster

New Zealand broadcaster PRIME have announced the premiere of the Christmas Special The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe for Thursday 19th January, 8:30-9:50pm.

The channel also has a microsite available for the Special.

Evacuated to a house in Dorset from war-torn London, Madge Arwell and her two children, Lily and Cyril, are greeted by a madcap caretaker whose mysterious Christmas gift leads them into a magical wintry world.

(with thanks to Paul Scoones)

FILTER: - Specials - New Zealand

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