The Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 will air on December 25th, 2023. It will be the final episode of the Thirteenth Doctor's run, and the final episode of the Whittaker era. The special will be directed by Jamie Childs, who has helmed many previous episodes including "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" and "The Witchfinders". The episode will feature the return of many popular villains and will be the last chance to see Jodie Whittaker in the role of the Doctor.