‘Doctor Who’ Showrunner Russell T Davies and Writer Steven Moffat Explain Christmas Special Easter Eggs and Surprise Ending
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Jackie Strause
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Beloved 'Doctor Who' showrunners reunite for a festive special packed with Easter eggs, COVID commentary, and a surprising ending that sends the Time Lord to Bethlehem
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- Showrunner Russell T Davies and writer Steven Moffat filled the Time Hotel with a wealth of fun references, from the 'Hobbit' door to 'Mr. Benn's clothes shop', delighting 'Doctor Who' fans
- Moffat and Davies didn't shy away from addressing the pandemic's impact, with a poignant scene about a character losing their mother to COVID, reflecting the 'outrage' many felt during that time
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Ncuti Gatwa, Nicola Coughlan, Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat, Disney+, Netflix, Bridgerton, Sherlock, 'Doctor Who', 'The Time Traveler's Wife', 'Mr. Benn'