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60th Anniversary Specials • Episode 3

The Giggle

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Doctor Who (2023-)
Fourteenth Doctor

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First aired Saturday, December 9, 2023
Written by Russell T Davies
Directed by Chanya Button
Runtime 61 minutes
Time Travel Present Day Past
Tropes: (Potential Spoilers!) Classic Companions Cold open Companions meeting Consequences Doctor meets themself Evil Toys Flashbacks Games LGBTQA+ Mind Control Political commentary Propaganda Time Travel Pivotal Vegetarian Visiting Family Vegan Dance Number
Locations Earth London England Soho
UK Viewers 6.85 million
Appreciation Index 85
Synopsis

The giggle of a mysterious puppet is driving the human race insane. When the Doctor discovers the return of the terrifying Toymaker, he faces a fight he can never win.

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