1 INT. TARDIS
The song "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday", by Wizzard
can be heard in the background.
THE DOCTOR, AMY AND RORY are standing in the TARDIS console
room chatting while The Doctor fiddles with the TARDIS' controls. He is
also wearing a Santa Claus hat.
AMY
You really love Christmas don't you, Doctor?
THE DOCTOR
(singing)
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
RORY
Is it Christmas already?
THE DOCTOR
This is a time machine. It's Christmas whenever we want!
Amy and Rory smile.
AMY
If everyday was Christmas...Christmas wouldn't be so special
after all.
Rory thinks for a moment.
RORY
Doctor...do Time Lords celebrate Christmas?
THE DOCTOR
Well...we had a similar holiday...but it all got rather
confusing after we perfected time travel.
Amy gives Rory a look...don't ask those questions.
RORY
So is Christmas still celebrated in the far off future?
The Doctor responds rather sarcastically:
THE DOCTOR
Is Christmas still celebrated in the future? Is
Christmas still celebrated in the future?
The Doctor starts running around the TARDIS console, throwing
levers and working the controls. The TARDIS heart starts pumping up and
down in its column.
THE DOCTOR
Let me show you Christmas in the year one million AD.
The TARDIS starts to shake. Everyone grabs onto the
guard rails.
AMY
What's happening?
THE DOCTOR
It's probably just some temporal disturbance. Relax!
Enjoy the ride.
The TARDIS heart stops pumping.
THE DOCTOR
Let's go check out Christmas!
Excitedly, the Doctor rushes to the doors.
Amy and Rory smile at each other and follow him.
CUT TO:
2 EXT. ALIEN
STREET - DAY
We see The Doctor, Amy and Rory walking on a street
reminiscent of the sci-fi art of the 1950's. An ALIEN comes nearby.
THE DOCTOR
Excuse me sir, but where are we exactly?
ALIEN
Sixth Avenue.
THE DOCTOR
Ahh...I meant the planet. What planet are we on?
The Alien gives the Doctor a strange look.
ALIEN
Planet forty seven B.
THE DOCTOR
Forty seven B...whoa...we're way out in Orion's belt.
The Doctor looks around and the camera follows his line of
sight:
The street is crowded with everyone wearing similar uniforms
to the alien they just met. The uniforms are simple yellow coveralls.
There are no signs of Christmas anywhere.
THE DOCTOR
What day is it, by the Human Julian calendar?
ALIEN
December twenty fifth, year one million AD.
THE DOCTOR
What's wrong? Why is everyone so dull and unhappy?
It's Christmas.
ALIEN
What is Christmas?
AMY
You're joking, right? What's Christmas?
Rory just looks stunned.
ALIEN
What's a joke?
rory
It makes you laugh...
amy
Don't you laugh? Christmas is a time of laughter...of
joy...of hope...
alien
What is laughter? Joy?
RORY
There really is no hope for you, is there?
alien
What is hope?
amy
You know...hope...it's the feeling you get at
Christmas...that things will get better...that everyone can be happy...
alien
Things won't get better. No one is happy.
rory
This is getting depressing.
Amy and Rory look to the Doctor.
AMY
Well Doctor...I think you were wrong about Christmas.
THE DOCTOR
No...this can't be right. Something's wrong.
The Doctor looks up at one of the skyscrapers.
the doctor's pov
On the skyscraper is a large red banner. In the center,
in a white circle, the front of a Dalek eye stalk.
back to scene
The Doctor looks around, then motions to Amy and Rory.
THE DOCTOR
Run!
The Doctor, Amy and Rory duck into a quiet alleyway as 3 red
drone Daleks (Power Ranger Daleks) fly by.
THE DOCTOR
We have to get back to the TARDIS now.
The group runs off to the TARDIS.
The Doctor opens the door, ushers them inside, looks around
and then enters himself.
Cut to:
3 INT. TARDIS
They run up to the console and The Doctor starts playing with
the controls.
AMY
Doctor, what's happening?
THE DOCTOR
Somehow the Daleks rewrote time.
amy
How could the Daleks do that?
THE DOCTOR
I don't know but I think that temporal turbulence we
encountered earlier may have something to do with it.
The Doctor presses some switches and the TARDIS heart begins
pumping.
cut to:
4 ext. space
The TARDIS materializes in outer space and spins
along. Further ahead we see a giant crack.
cut to:
5 int. tardis
The Doctor runs to the TARDIS doors and opens them. Amy
and Rory run to his side.
The camera looks from behind them to the giant crack in space.
They all look puzzled.
AMY
It's another crack.
RORY
I thought we fixed that problem already.
THE DOCTOR
We did. This is different.
AMY
But it's the same crack.
The camera focuses on their faces again.
THE DOCTOR
Same symptom, different problem.
The Doctor takes out a pair of 3D glasses (the kind the Tenth
Doctor used), puts them on and examines the crack, and then removes them.
THE DOCTOR
Let's get closer.
The Doctor runs to the console and starts working the
controls.
The TARDIS heart starts pumping.
The camera shows the view from Amy's eyes from behind her and
Rory, and we see them approaching the crack.
Cut to:
6 EXT. SPACE
The TARDIS floats towards the crack without it's usual
spinning.
Cut to:
7 INT. TARDIS
The TARDIS starts trembling like a plane encountering
turbulence. As the crack gets closer, the turbulence increases.
THE DOCTOR
I'm stopping her before we get too close.
The Doctor pulls a lever.
The TARDIS stops.
The glow of the crack can now be felt inside the TARDIS.
An unnerving crackling noise can be heard.
AMY
Doctor should we be so close? What if the crack touches
us?
THE DOCTOR
Not this time. The shields should protect us.
RORY
Not this time? There was a time we came into contact
with a crack?
THE DOCTOR
Yes...but that's not important now.
RORY
But...
AMY
I'll explain later...
Amy kisses Rory.
Lightning erupts from the crack and hits the TARDIS shields,
causing a purple glow at the point where the bolt struck the invisible bubble
around the TARDIS.
Amy and Rory leap back in fear.
AMY
What was that?
The Doctor runs to the TARDIS doorway and looks outside.
THE DOCTOR
Some type of temporal debris...it's as if time itself is
collapsing.
RORY
How can time collapse?
THE DOCTOR
A crude but inaccurate analogy would be if someone cut out a
piece of a racecar engine before a race. Not a big piece...but an
important one. The car isn't affected at the start, but later on in the
race, things start to fall apart.
The Doctor reaches above and pulls down a device that
resembles a dentist's x-ray (the kind used to take photos of seated patients).
Rory thinks for a beat.
RORY
So somebody cut out a piece of time? How?
THE DOCTOR
Someone changed the past. Given our recent encounter,
I'm guessing it's the Daleks.
AMY
Then why aren't we stuck in the same point in time?
Like last time?
The Doctor examines the crack with his x-ray.
THE DOCTOR
That's what I'm trying to figure out.
The Doctor pushes his x-ray back into position above the
doorway.
THE DOCTOR
Ok...this crack was artificially opened to a specific point
in time and space. The Daleks surrounded it with a null field to prevent
reality from collapsing.
The Doctor closes the TARDIS doors and the group goes to the
control console.
The Doctor points out a handle.
THE DOCTOR
Rory, pull that handle.
Rory pulls the handle and the TARDIS starts rumbling.
RORY
What did I just do?
THE DOCTOR
You released the TARDIS brakes.
AMY
Why did you want that?
THE DOCTOR
So we will be pulled to the source of the crack.
AMY
How?
THE DOCTOR
The crack is like a sink hole, sucking all of time in.
We let our anchor go, the huon particles in the crack will attract the
huon particles in the TARDIS.
AMY
Why don't we just rematerialize at the source?
THE DOCTOR
At this point in time and space the time vortex is too
unstable. If the TARDIS attempts to enter the time vortex now, we may end
up erased from existence.
RORY
Why is the TARDIS shaking?
THE DOCTOR
She's scared.
AMY
Scared? What could possibly scare the TARDIS? She
practically ate House...that living planet...what out there could possibly
scare her?
THE DOCTOR
Daleks.
Cut to:
8 EXT. SPACE
The TARDIS has stopped in front of a Dalek saucer. On
top of the saucer is an antennae from which the crack emanates from.
Cut to;
9 INT. TARDIS
AMY
You knew the Daleks were here?! You took us straight to
them!
RORY
What if they capture us?
THE DOCTOR
Well yeah, they could get in if they wanted to, but they
don't want to. Why they don't want to? Because the only way to
disable a TARDIS is to use a temporal disruption, and any such disruption so
near a crack like this runs the risk of evaporating half of this universe...not
to mention the collateral damage inflicted to other dimensions...
RORY
What?
THE DOCTOR
They're so focused on the crack they don't have time for us.
The Doctor walks over to the TARDIS console and flips some
switches.
AMY
Don't the Daleks know we're here?
THE DOCTOR
Oh...I'm sure they're very aware of our presence now.
RORY
Why don't they just shoot us down?
THE DOCTOR
This close to the crack? They run the risk of making
the crack more unstable than it already is.
AMY
What are they going to do then?
THE DOCTOR
Talk to us.
AMY
No one's called.
THE DOCTOR
Too much interference out there. They're going to want
a more personal channel.
The Doctor presses a button.
The front TARDIS doors transform into a steel air lock door.
AMY
What did you just do?
THE DOCTOR
I changed the interior layout of the TARDIS...
AMY
Why?
The Doctor goes through the steel air lock door, followed by
Amy and Rory.
cut to:
10 INT.
TARDIS
They stand on a train platform. In front of them, a
roller coaster. The Doctor sits in the front car, and Amy and Rory sit
beside him.
amy
So you changed the layout so you could go on a roller coaster
ride?
The Doctor presses a button and the roller coaster speeds off.
rory
Ahh!!!
THE DOCTOR
No...I changed the internal configuration to make it harder
for the Daleks to reach the control room if they broke in!
cut to:
11 INT.
TARDIS
The Doctor, Amy and Rory enter a lobby/waiting area where the
double police box doors can be seen. The Doctor walks to a nearby console,
presses some buttons, and proceeds to open the doors, with Amy and Rory behind
him.
THE DOCTOR
Now just be calm...nothing should be able to get in.
Cut to:
12 EXT.
SPACE
the doctor's pov
To the right, the crack, which we can clearly see is much
bigger than the TARDIS. Bolts of purple energy explode from the crack.
In front, a Dalek saucer.
AMY
What's that?
THE DOCTOR
A Dalek ship.
AMY
What are we doing?
THE DOCTOR
Waiting to talk...look!
The Doctor points out a tiny dot in the distance, leaving the
Dalek saucer. As it approaches, we see it is a blue DALEK STRATEGIST.
The Dalek Strategist stops within speaking distance of the
TARDIS.
Cut to:
13 INT.
TARDIS
THE DOCTOR
Oy!
Cut to:
14 EXT.
SPACE
Dalek strategist
You are the Doctor.
Cut to:
15 INT.
TARDIS
THE DOCTOR
The new and improved Dalek paradigm...and still you can only
state the obvious.
RORY
What does it want?
Cut to:
16 EXT.
SPACE
DALEK STRATEGIST
You will help us advance the Dalek stratagem.
Cut to:
17 INT.
TARDIS
THE DOCTOR
Typical Dalek. Always begging others for help.
Cut to:
18 EXT.
SPACE
DALEK STRATEGIST
Daleks do not beg from inferior species.
Cut to:
19 INT.
TARDIS
THE DOCTOR
Then stop wasting my precious time. Oh...and by the
way...my people are not inferior to you. We were the only species that
destroyed your pathetic kind. Remember the Last Great Time War?
Cut to:
20 EXT.
SPACE
The Dalek Strategist becomes visibly annoyed.
DALEK STRATEGIST
Millions of Time Lords were captured! We experimented on
them!
Cut to:
21 INT.
TARDIS
The Doctor is visibly emotional.
THE DOCTOR
We used to give Dalek casings to our children to play with!
Amy grabs the Doctor.
AMY
Stop it! Both of you. You're like drunk juveniles!
The Doctor looks embarrassed.
Cut to;
22 EXT.
SPACE
The Dalek Strategist's eye stalk dips, as if in shame.
cut to:
23 INT.
TARDIS
amy
Now look...Dalek...you obviously need something from the
Doctor, and Doctor...you need information from the Daleks...so please...talk
like adults.
The Doctor sighs.
THE DOCTOR
Why did you open this crack?
cut to:
24 EXT.
SPACE
DALEK STRATEGIST
We did not. We are trying to close it.
cut to:
25 INT.
TARDIS
THE DOCTOR
How did it open?
cut to:
26 EXT.
SPACE
DALEK STRATEGIST
We cannot confirm. Our sensors cannot penetrate the
temporal radiation.
cut to:
27 INT.
TARDIS
the doctor
Can you at least reduce the fluctuations in chronon radiation
wavelengths?
cut to:
28 EXT.
SPACE
DALEK STRATEGIST
Yes.
cut to:
29 INT.
TARDIS
The Doctor walks over to a nearby console out of the Dalek's
sight, enters in some commands, pulls a lever and walks over to Amy and
Rory. He stands between them and puts his arms around both.
THE DOCTOR
Alright...let us know when you're ready.
cut to:
30 EXT.
SPACE
Several orange Scientist Daleks are hovering around the
crack, holding strange instruments in their sucker arms.
The frequency of the purple bolts exploding from the crack
begins to reduce steadily.
The Dalek Strategist flies back to the TARDIS and talks to
the Doctor.
DALEK STRATEGIST
We are ready.
cut to:
31 INT.
TARDIS
THE DOCTOR
I'll need a Dalek Transolar Disc to get through the crack to
the other side to see what caused it.
cut to:
32 EXT.
SPACE
A transolar disc flies near the TARDIS.
DALEK STRATEGIST
Here is the transportation you require.
cut to:
33 INT.
TARDIS
The Doctor, with his arms still around Rory and Amy, says:
THE DOCTOR
Geronimo!
With that they all jump...
continuous shot:
34 EXT.
SPACE
Onto the transolar disc.
The disc takes them through the crack.
The Dalek Strategist turns to the scientists:
DALEK STRATEGIST
Isolate the TARDIS!
Cut to:
35 EXT.
park
- day
The transolar disc has been parked in a clearing, with the
Doctor, Amy, and Rory standing nearby.
The Doctor takes out his sonic screwdriver and waves it at
the Dalek transolar disc.
AMY
What did you just do?
THE DOCTOR
Just locked the controls and established a perception filter
around it in case we need it later.
AMY
What do we do now?
THE DOCTOR
We find out what the Daleks did that caused the crack to open.
RORY
I thought the Daleks told us they didn't open the crack.
THE DOCTOR
They lied.
AMY
Then why did we leave the TARDIS?! What if the Daleks
break in?
THE DOCTOR
They'll try...but I'm prepared for that.
RORY
How do we find out why the Daleks opened the crack?
THE DOCTOR
We search for the point where time is most fragile...which
shouldn't be far from here.
The Doctor takes out his sonic screwdriver, extends the
emitter and starts to follow it.
The CAMERA ZOOMS OUT to reveal the Doctor, Amy and Rory are
walking in a park. Further out in front of them are some old Victorian
buildings.
cut to:
36 ext.
marylEbone - day
The Doctor, Amy and Rory stroll onto a busy street.
People are dressed in Victorian era clothing and there are horses and
horse driven carriages in the background.
Paper boy (o.s)
Get your news! Five pence!
The Doctor turns and walks up to the paper boy.
The Doctor holds up his psychic paper.
THE DOCTOR
I got a special offer from the publisher.
The paper boy checks the psychic paper.
PAPER BOY
Here you go.
The paper boy gives the Doctor a copy of the local newspaper.
the doctor's pov
The date on the newspaper is plainly visible: Friday,
November 17, 1843.
back to scene
The Doctor passes the paper to Amy and Rory, who scan it
together.
amy
So we're in London, in eighteen forty three.
rory
Why did the Daleks come here? And why this point in time?
The Doctor looks thoughtfully around him...
THE DOCTOR
Hmmm...what happens in eighteen forty three in London?
The Doctor starts walking down a street while Amy and Rory
follow.
THE DOCTOR
At least another eight years before the Cybermen
arrive...what else could be here? What could the Daleks possibly be after?
Several children rush by...
THE DOCTOR
Something's wrong here...
amy
What?
THE DOCTOR
It's November seventeenth...why are there no Christmas
decorations about?
the doctor's pov
The Victorian street has no Christmas decor.
back to scene
rory
Maybe Christmas isn't such a big thing yet?
amy
What do you mean? It's eighteen forty three
AD...Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus...and given how strong
the church was in England even now, I'm sure Christmas is a big thing now.
The Doctor suddenly realizes what's going on.
THE DOCTOR
That's it! You're a genius Rory!
RORY
Thank you. Uhh...what for?
THE DOCTOR
Christmas isn't such a big thing yet...
amy
What do you mean?
THE DOCTOR
Up to this point, many people were concerned Christmas was
losing significance as a holiday. Come December seventeenth this year, a
very famous book was published.
RORY
A Christmas Carol?
THE DOCTOR
Exactly! Charles Dickens' book was credited for
revitalizing the spirit of Christmas: family, goodwill...
amy
Hope.
THE DOCTOR
That's how they did it. The Daleks somehow stopped
Charles Dickens from publishing A Christmas Carol, thus causing Christmas to be
forgotten.
AMY
Without Christmas, the new year looks less promising...
RORY
Christmas is just a holiday...
THE DOCTOR
The most important holiday! It gives us a reason to be
happy...a reason to live...hope...
RORY
I don't get it.
THE DOCTOR
It's brilliant. No Christmas spirit, no annual gift
giving, no annual renewal of hope.
RORY
So.
THE DOCTOR
Hope is one of the greatest human traits. Hope carried
Winston through the Battle of Britain.
AMY
And hope will help humanity resist the Daleks.
THE DOCTOR
Exactly. No Christmas, no hope..the Daleks conquer
everything. This is the most ingenious, evil, heinious plan the Daleks
have ever hatched.
RORY
Doctor, what do we have to do now?
THE DOCTOR
We have to save Christmas.
cut to:
37 EXT.
SPACE
4 orange scientist Daleks surround the TARDIS. In their
sucker arms are strange instruments. The instruments start making
crackling noises:
A ring of blue light appears around the TARDIS. It
flickers on and off like a light bulb burning out.
Finally the light disappears.
cut to:
38 EXT.
MARYLEBONE - DAY
The Doctor, Amy and Rory are walking along a
street. They walk by a wall and enter a gate.
The camera ZOOMS IN on a sign nailed to the wall outside the
gate: Devonshire Terrace.
Cut to:
39 EXT.
SPACE
dalek scientist 1
There is too much temporal interference from the crack.
DALEK SCIENTIST 2
We cannot establish a temporal prison around the TARDIS with
so much temporal instability from the crack.
cut to:
40 Int.
Devonshire terrace - day
The Doctor stops a RESIDENT.
THE DOCTOR
Hello...I'm looking for an old brown house...
Resident
Over there.
The resident points out the flat.
The Doctor, Amy and Rory walk over.
The camera PANS OUT from behind The Doctor, Amy and Rory and
shows them looking up at a Victorian home.
Cut to:
41 Int.
Dalek
saucer
3 blue Dalek Strategists, an orange Dalek Scientist and a
white DALEK SUPREME are holding a meeting.
Dalek scientist
We cannot trap the TARDIS.
DALEK STRATEGIST 1
It is irrelevant. The Doctor must assist us if he
wishes to return to his TARDIS.
DALEK STRATEGIST 2
The Doctor will attempt to thwart our strategem.
DALEK STRATEGIST 3
Our squad will be able to stop him. We will force him to
seal the crack or his companions will be exterminated.
DALEK SCIENTIST
Once the crack is sealed we should be able to imprison the
TARDIS in a time loop.
DALEK supreme
Continue with the current strategem. We will be
victorious. Daleks are supreme.
daleks (chorus)
Daleks are supreme. Daleks are supreme.
cut to:
42 ext.
dickens' flat - day
The Doctor knocks on the door. He looks very excited.
Amy and Rory don't understand and just stare at each other in
bewilderment.
The door opens.
The camera shows us the point of view from behind the Doctor,
Amy and Rory:
CHARLES DICKENS.
Charles dickens pov
The Doctor holds out his psychic paper so Charles Dickens
sees the blank paper in front of his eyes.
THE DOCTOR
Mr. Dickens? How do you do? I'm the Doctor.
And this is Amy and Rory. We're with Chapman and Hall publishing.
The camera POV is from behind The Doctor, Amy and Rory:
Charles dickens
Ahhh!!!!
Charles Dickens slams the door on them.
Back to scene
The Doctor, Amy and Rory look at each other in shock.
Why?
The Doctor starts banging on the door.
THE DOCTOR
Mr. Dickens, is everything all right in there?
CHARLES DICKENS (o.s.)
Please don't hurt me!
rory
Why would we want to hurt you?
CHARLES DICKENS (O.S.)
I'm not finished yet.
AMY
Finished what?
CHARLES DICKENS (O.S.)
My book!
THE DOCTOR
Charles...if you open the door I promise we'll help you
finish the story.
CHARLES DICKENS (O.S.)
Promise?
THE DOCTOR
Yes.
The door opens.
Charles Dickens stands before them.
THE DOCTOR
So, may we come in for tea?
Cut to:
43 Int.
dickens' flat - day
The Doctor, Amy and Rory are having tea with the Dickens'
family: AUNT GEORGINA (Charles' sister-in-law), CATHERINE DICKENS (Charles'
wife), and their ten children, C.C.B. DICKENS, MARY DICKENS, KATE DICKENS,
WALTER DICKENS, FRANCIS DICKENS, ALFRED DICKENS, SYDNEY DICKENS, HENRY DICKENS,
DORA DICKENS, and EDWARD DICKENS.
They are seated in the living room sipping tea, enjoying
scones and sandwiches, and laughing.
THE DOCTOR
And that was my best Christmas ever.
CHARLES DICKENS
You make me remember what Christmas used to be like.
Suddenly The Doctor's sonic screwdriver starts beeping.
AMY
What's that?
THE DOCTOR
That's bad news. That's very extremely bad news.
catherine dickens
How bad?
THE DOCTOR
Very very extremely extremely not good.
RORY
What do we do?
THE DOCTOR
We have to get out of here now!
cut to:
44 EXT.
DICKENS' FLAT - DAY
The Doctor, Amy, Rory and the Dickens' clan are having a
quick tactical discussion outside their home.
THE DOCTOR
Amy, Rory, you take the Dickens' family to The Tower of
London. They should be safe there. Just tell them the Doctor sent you.
AMY
What about you two?
THE DOCTOR
The Daleks want us. They'll ignore you and come after us.
RORY
Doctor...what if the Daleks try to catch us? They know
you'd come and try to save us, right?
THE DOCTOR
Maybe.
Rory and Amy look annoyed.
THE DOCTOR
Don't worry...there's not that many of them and they don't
want to get noticed. Besides which, we'll make sure the Daleks are going
to pursue us.
CHARLES DICKENS
What?!?
THE DOCTOR
Come on!
The Doctor and Charles Dickens run away while the others
watch concerned.
Cut to:
45 EXT.
MARYLEBONE - DAY
Amy, Rory and the Dickens' family are riding a horse buggy.
RORY
Why is it taking so long? We're in London already!
AMY
It's eighteen forty three! The tube won't open for
another twenty years.
Cut to:
46 EXT.
MARYLEBONE - DAY
The Doctor and Charles Dickens are running down a street,
pursued by a red DALEK DRONE.
Dalek drone
Exterminate!
The Dalek Drone fires a bolt of energy.
FX/PRAC: An explosion behind Charles Dickens throws dirt into
the air.
A sizzling crack in time and space opens behind them.
Meanwhile the Doctor is desperately waving his sonic
screwdriver at his TARDIS key.
CHARLES DICKENS
Stop playing with your toys! That monster is trying to
kill us!
THE DOCTOR
I'm not playing...I'm extrapolating the perception filter of
my TARDIS around us!
CHARLES DICKENS
What?!?
THE DOCTOR
Making sure the Dalek doesn't get a clear sight of us!
The Doctor looks to his left, grabs Charles Dickens and pulls
him into a side alley.
They hide quietly and the Dalek flies by.
THE DOCTOR
That was close.
CHARLES DICKENS
Doctor, why are the Daleks after me?
The Doctor looks back around the corner and for the first
time notices the new crack.
The Doctor puts his arm around Charles Dickens' shoulder and
leads him to the crack.
THE DOCTOR
Come along, Charles...let me show you something.
The Doctor and Charles Dickens stand in front of the crack.
CHARLES DICKENS
What's that?
The Doctor waves his sonic screwdriver at the crack.
THE DOCTOR
It's a crack in the skin of reality. Now please...
The Doctor puts his hands on Charles Dickens' temples.
CHARLES DICKENS
Doctor, what are you doing?
THE DOCTOR
Relax Charles...I'm tuning your mind to be sensitive to the
crack...Just think back to your childhood...
As Charles Dickens relaxes, The Doctor gently turns him
towards the crack, and carefully guides him close so he can see into the crack.
The Doctor uses his sonic screwdriver to open the crack
further.
The camera ZOOMS IN on Charles Dickens' face:
Charles Dickens' eyes open wide in awe.
charles dickens' pov:
Inside the crack we see a young Charles Dickens enjoying
Christmas festivities with his family. He is laughing and clearly having a
great time.
BACK TO SCENE
THE DOCTOR
That is what Christmas should be.
CHARLES DICKENS
Thank you Doctor.
The crack snaps shut and disappears.
CHARLES DICKENS
What happened?
THE DOCTOR
Oohh...I just opened the crack all the way and tuned your
thoughts so you could see your past...but the forces reverted and the crack
snapped itself shut.
cut to:
47 ext.
tower
of london - night
Amy, Rory and the Dickens family go to the front entrance of
the Tower of London and speak to a GUARD:
amy
Oy! The Doctor sent us.
The guard signals another guard who disappears into the Tower
of London.
Amy, Rory and the Dickens' family just look at each other in
confusion.
cut to:
48 EXT.
MARYLEBONE - night
The Doctor and Charles Dickens carefully make their way
through the dark streets, hoping to avoid the Daleks.
CHARLES DICKENS
Doctor, these Daleks, they have magical abilities...they can
fly...use lightning...how can we fight them?
THE DOCTOR
Relax Charles! The Daleks only look threatening on the
outside...deep down they are weaker and more afraid than you and I.
CHARLES DICKENS
But they are still more capable than us. How can we
fight them?
THE DOCTOR
Don't worry...Amy's going to get an old friend of mine to
work on that. Right now we got to locate the Daleks' base of operations
here.
cut to:
49 EXT.
TOWER
OF LONDON - NIGHT
Amy, Rory and the Dickens' family stare at each other in
confusion, when a guard appears from the Tower of London and whispers something
into the ear of their guard. Their guard then beckons them to come inside.
cut to:
50 int.
tower
of london - night
Amy, Rory and the Dickens' family make their way down a dark
hallway, escorted by their guard.
They are then led into a meeting room lit by several torches.
Inside, sitting at a table, dressed in period clothing, is
CAPTAIN JACK.
Amy immediately notices Captain Jack, which Rory notices
jealously.
Jack notices both Rory and Amy and smiles flirtatiously.
Captain Jack
Captain Jack Harkness. And who are you?
Amy blushes.
AMY
Amy. And Rory.
RORY
Her husband.
CAPTAIN JACK
What brings you here?
AMY
The Doctor told us to bring the Dickens here for safe keeping.
CAPTAIN JACK
Safe keeping? From what?
RORY
Daleks.
Cut to:
51 Ext.
London, hyde park - night
The Doctor and Charles Dickens are following the sonic
screwdriver's beeping.
The beeping increases in frequency.
CHARLES DICKENS
What does that mean?
THE DOCTOR
It means they're close.
The Doctor pulls Charles Dickens into the bushes to hide.
THE DOCTOR
Keep quiet. Stay low. Keep your eyes open.
CHARLES DICKENS
Where should I be looking? There's nothing here.
THE DOCTOR
Where you never want to look. The corner of your eye.
The camera ZOOMS IN on the side of Charles Dickens face as he
looks out the corner of his eye.
Charles dickens POV
We see a crack generated by a Dalek device, guarded by 3
drone Daleks.
BACK TO SCENE
Charles Dickens tugs at the Doctor.
CHARLES DICKENS
Doctor...look.
Charles Dickens directs the Doctor to the Dalek base camp.
The camera ZOOMS IN on the Doctor's face as his eyes open
wide in shock.
CHARLES DICKENS
How come we never noticed it? It was right in front of
us!
THE DOCTOR
Perception filter.
CHARLES DICKENS
Like what we got?
THE DOCTOR
Yes.
CHARLES DICKENS
But we saw through theirs...why can't they see through ours?
THE DOCTOR
They're focused on their own problems now. But they
spotted us already so sooner or later they'll figure it out and adjust their
sensors to see through our perception filter.
charles dickens pov
We see several people strolling through the park, looking
very non-chalant.
back to scene
CHARLES DICKENS
Doctor, look at everyone. So...
THE DOCTOR
Ahh...no Christmas spirit. Not like what you used to
have.
CHARLES DICKENS
Alas no. Christmas spirit has disappeared...such is
Christmas today.
THE DOCTOR
You can change that, you know?
CHARLES DICKENS
How?
cut to:
52 INT.
TOWER
OF LONDON - NIGHT
Captain Jack is now carrying his DEFABRICATOR gun.
CAPTAIN JACK
(To the guards.)
Alright, you guys keep the Dickens family here safe.
(To Amy and Rory.)
We got to go help the Doctor.
AMY
We don't know where he is now.
CAPTAIN JACK
Don't worry...I have an idea...
Captain Jack starts fiddling with his vortex manipulator.
Cut to:
53 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - NIGHT
The Doctor and Charles Dickens sneak closer to the Daleks.
THE DOCTOR
I have to get to their chronon vault.
CHARLES DICKENS
What?
THE DOCTOR
That device they are using to keep the crack open.
CHARLES DICKENS
Why?
THE DOCTOR
The crack was opened so they could rewrite history. But
they're trying to change an event that has to happen...and that's the problem.
CHARLES DICKENS
What can we do to stop them?
The Doctor smiles.
THE DOCTOR
That's the spirit Charles!
The Doctor looks about his hiding spot.
The Doctor's POV
We see Captain Jack, Amy and Rory approaching, unaware of the
Dalek's perception filter.
Back to scene
The Doctor takes out his sonic screwdriver...
THE DOCTOR
Charles...I've got a plan.
Cut to:
54 EXT.
SPACE
Several orange Dalek Scientists hover about the TARDIS and
the giant crack.
DALEK SCIENTIST
Crack is not stabilizing. Temporal radiation discharges
reaching critical mass.
Cut to:
55 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - NIGHT
Captain Jack, Amy and Rory look about the park, confused.
RORY
Why are we here?
CAPTAIN JACK
My vortex manipulator starts working better the closer it is
to temporal anomalies. And since it's humming really peachy now, we've
got to be close to the Daleks' time corridor.
AMY
Then the Doctor should be nearby.
RORY
Then where is he?
Cut to:
56 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - NIGHT
The Doctor crawls stealthily ever so closer to the Dalek
chronon vault.
Dalek drone 1
Doctor, cease your deception. We have detected your
perception filter.
(Still facing the other Daleks)
The Doctor stands up and brushes himself off.
THE DOCTOR
Right...it was getting rather embarrassing anyway.
The camera CUTS TO Charles Dickens hiding in the bushes.
THE DOCTOR
Tell me...how long have you known?
Dalek Drone 1 turns to face the Doctor.
DALEK DRONE 1
Since you came out of hiding in the bushes.
THE DOCTOR
Why did you play along for so long?
DALEK DRONE 1
To determine if you were in secret communication with your
companions. To determine if Charles Dickens is with you.
The camera ZOOMS IN on Charles Dickens who is hiding in the
nearby bushes and watching. He looks shocked: why do they want him?
THE DOCTOR
Of course...you really have to learn to stop telling your
enemies all these details.
DALEK DRONE 1
Do not mock the Daleks!
The Doctor sighs.
DALEK DRONE 1
You will seal this crack for us!
THE DOCTOR
Fine...I'll help.
The Doctor takes out his sonic screwdriver and points it at
the chronon vault. He extends the emitter and the sonic screwdriver starts
making a high pitched noise.
The camera ZOOMS IN on Captain Jack's face. He looks
shocked.
DALEK DRONE 1
Stop this treachery!
F/X: A DEFABRICATOR laser beam strikes Dalek Drone 1 but the
energy is harmlessly absorbed by the Dalek.
CAPTAIN JACK
Rats! I was hoping they were the older ones...
AMY
What should we do?
CAPTAIN JACK
Run!
Amy, Captain Jack and Rory start running as 2 Dalek drones
fly off to pursue them.
The last Dalek drone spins to face the Doctor, gun stalk
raised.
DALEK DRONE 1
You will still assist!
The Doctor turns his attention to the chronon vault and
starts waving his sonic screwdriver at it.
The camera ZOOMS IN on Charles Dickens, who suddenly rushes
out of the bushes.
Charles Dickens darts in front of the Doctor.
CHARLES DICKENS
Stop! Please! Let them go! It's me you want.
THE DOCTOR
No Charles! You mustn't!
The Doctor gets between the Dalek and Charles Dickens.
DALEK DRONE 1
You are Charles Dickens! You will be exterminated!
THE DOCTOR
Not so fast!
DALEK DRONE 1
You have stabilized the crack! Your usefulness has
expired! Exterminate!
THE DOCTOR
I don't think so.
cut to:
57 EXT.
SPACE
The crack has begun to shrink in size.
The orange Dalek scientists surround the TARDIS.
DALEK SCIENTIST 1
Initiate temporal prison!
The TARDIS suddenly starts spinning and flies through the
crack.
cut to:
58 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - NIGHT
Suddenly the TARDIS flies through the crack, spinning...
THE DOCTOR
Duck!
The Doctor grabs Charles Dickens and pulls him flat onto the
ground as the TARDIS flies over them and crashes into Dalek Drone 1, knocking
it over.
THE DOCTOR
Run!
The Doctor and Charles Dickens run to the TARDIS.
The Doctor opens the TARDIS door and shoves Charles Dickens
inside, then looks over his shoulder.
the doctor's pov
Dalek Drone 1 uprights itself and aims at the TARDIS.
back to scene
The Doctor dives in and slams the door shut.
cut to:
59 INT.
TARDIs
The Doctor presses a button near the door and frantically
looks at Charles Dickens.
THE DOCTOR
Get a grip!
cut to:
60 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - NIGHT
DALEK DRONE 1
Exterminate!
F/X: The Dalek fires a laser beam at the TARDIS. It
strikes an invisible bubble surrounding the TARDIS and the point of impact
lights up purple. The TARDIS is shielded.
F/X PRAC: The TARDIS shakes due to the force delivered by the
Dalek weapon.
cut to:
61 INT.
TARDIS
F/X: The TARDIS is shaking and The Doctor and Charles Dickens
fall to the ground.
THE DOCTOR
Ahh...I see they've upgraded their weapons!
CHARLES DICKENS
What now?
THE DOCTOR
Let's go pick up Amy, Rory and Captain Jack.
The Doctor looks up, expecting his control room. He
forgot he reconfigured the TARDIS interior in the contingency if the Daleks got
inside.
THE DOCTOR
Blimey! We got some running to do to reach the tube!
cut to:
62 ext.
london - night
Captain Jack, Amy and Rory are running as the 3 Daleks pursue
them.
F/X PRAC: Dalek ray beams cause the ground around them to
explode.
F/X: Captain Jack returns fire with his DEFABRICATOR causing
minor damage to the Dalek drones.
cut to:
63 INT.
TARDIS
Charles Dickens and the Doctor hop onto a roller coaster car.
THE DOCTOR
Geronimo!
The roller coaster speeds off with a screaming Charles
Dickens and laughing Doctor.
cut to:
64 EXT.
LONDON - NIGHT
F/X PRAC: A Dalek laser explodes some large boxes where a
homeless young boy, around 7, was sleeping. He is thrown off the boxes and
falls...
He lands behind Captain Jack, Amy and Rory, hitting the
ground hard. He begins crying hysterically.
Amy and Rory turn around to help the boy. Captain Jack
goes with them providing cover fire.
Amy cradles the boy in her arms.
amy
Don't worry...it's all right.
Rory examines the boy.
rory
He's got a bit of a concussion. We have to get him to a
doctor.
Captain Jack begins shaking his DEFABRICATOR.
CAPTAIN JACK
Damn! Out of batteries!
The 3 Dalek Drones land on the road, surrounding them.
DALEK DRONE 1
Exterminate!
The TARDIS whirring klaxon is heard and the TARDIS
materializes around Captain Jack, Amy, Rory and the boy.
F/X: The 3 Daleks fire their energy beams which strike the
TARDIS' shields and cause it to shake.
cut to:
65 INT.
TARDIS
In the TARDIS control room:
Captain Jack, the boy, Amy, Rory, Charles Dickens and the
Doctor grab onto a guard rail as the TARDIS is rocked violently by the Dalek
firepower.
CAPTAIN JACK
Doctor, when did the Daleks get this firepower?
THE DOCTOR
It's a long story! Let's just get out of here.
The Doctor points his sonic screwdriver at the TARDIS console
and causes a lever to be pulled.
The TARDIS heart starts pumping and the TARDIS klaxon is
heard.
cut to:
66 EXT.
LONDON - NIGHT
The TARDIS dematerializes as the Daleks continue to fire at
it.
DALEK DRONE 1
Cease fire! We must conserve energy.
Cut to:
67 INT.
TARDIS
The Doctor, Amy, Rory, Captain Jack, Charles Dickens and the
boy all breathe heavily in relief.
AMY
How did the TARDIS get here?
THE DOCTOR
If the TARDIS becomes separated from its crew, by default it
lands on the nearest planetary mass.
RORY
Why didn't it land on that other planet the minute we hopped
that crack?
THE DOCTOR
The interference from the crack held it in place. When
I stabilized it, my TARDIS locked onto me on the other side of the crack and
came through.
CHARLES DICKENS
Doctor, those things, those Daleks...why do they want to kill
me?
THE DOCTOR
Because you are about to finish one of the most famous novels
ever written: A Christmas Carol.
CHARLES DICKENS
What?
Boy
What's Christmas?
Rory goes to the boy and checks him over.
RORY
Doctor...I think he still has a mild concussion...I'm taking
him to medical.
Rory takes the boy and leaves.
CAPTAIN JACK
So what do you want to do now?
(Captain Jack says flirtatiously to Amy)
Amy is both flattered and stunned by his directness.
THE DOCTOR
Don't even start. That was more than just a hello.
CAPTAIN JACK
I was only trying to be warm and friendly.
CHARLES DICKENS
What is this novel...A Christmas Carol?
CAPTAIN JACK
This isn't looking so good now.
AMY
How can you not even know the title of your own book?
Charles Dickens looks embarassed.
CHARLES DICKENS
I haven't started yet.
THE DOCTOR
That's alright Charles. You've got a bad case of
writer's block, that's all.
CHARLES DICKENS
But I need to finish it, or I won't be able to support my
family!
THE DOCTOR
I think we can help with that.
The Doctor runs to the TARDIS console and starts working the
controls.
The TARDIS heart starts pumping and the klaxon is heard.
Cut to:
68 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - Day
The TARDIS materializes in the sky and flies into the crack.
Cut to:
69 EXT.
SPACE
The TARDIS careens through the crack, knocking several Daleks
out of the way like a bowling ball knocking away pins.
The TARDIS continues towards a planet.
F/X: Dalek rays streak towards the TARDIS as it
dematerializes.
Cut to:
70 Ext.
sky,
1950 look alien planet - day
The TARDIS floats amongst the buildings, doors open. We
see The Doctor and Charles Dickens standing at the doorway, looking down below.
Cut to:
71 EXT.
ALIEN
STREET - DAY
We see the aliens in matching uniforms marching gloomily for
their Dalek masters. There is an atmosphere of despair around them.
Cut to:
72 INT.
TARDIS - DAY
The camera is behind The Doctor and Charles Dickens, and
follows their line of sight to the street below.
CHARLES DICKENS
What...so what are they doing?
THE DOCTOR
Slave labour...for the Daleks.
CHARLES DICKENS
Why? Why now?
THE DOCTOR
It's Christmas now.
CHARLES DICKENS
The Daleks won't even let them celebrate Christmas?
THE DOCTOR
They don't even know about Christmas. Christmas has not
existed for a million years for this timeline.
CHARLES DICKENS
What happened?
THE DOCTOR
The Daleks tried to change history...by killing you before
you complete your upcoming novel.
CHARLES DICKENS
My novel? I haven't even started it yet!
THE DOCTOR
Now that's a big problem. We don't have much time.
No wonder why the crack has not sealed itself up.
The Doctor looks thoughtfully for a moment.
THE DOCTOR
Think about everything you just saw...and start writing.
Think about the Christmases of the past, the current, and of down below.
CAPTAIN JACK (O.S)
Doctor! We got incoming..
THE DOCTOR
What?
CUT-IN: TARDIS console
CAPTAIN JACK
Daleks!
Back to scene
THE DOCTOR
How many?
CUT-IN: TARDIS console
CAPTAIN JACK
I think all of them!
Back to scene
THE DOCTOR
Ok...we've got a problem.
The Doctor turns to Charles Dickens:
THE DOCTOR
You go to the library and finish your book!
CHARLES DICKENS
Where's your library?
THE DOCTOR
Amy show him the way. Let me know when he's inside.
Then take over for Rory so he can come here.
Amy grabs Charles Dickens by the arm:
AMY
Come on! Let's go!
THE DOCTOR
Jack! Help me!
Cut to:
73 INT.
TARDIS
Amy guides Charles Dickens to the library.
AMY
Get in and start writing away!
She pushes Charles Dickens in and closes the door.
amy
Doctor, he's in!
cut to:
74 INT.
TARDIS, library
Charles Dickens stares in awe at the giant library inside the
TARDIS.
cut to:
75 int.
tardis, console room
The Doctor is working with Captain Jack, attaching a large
vacuum hose to the DEFABRICATOR.
THE DOCTOR
Good work Pond! Now relieve Rory! We need him hear
fast!
F/X: Explosion outside! The TARDIS shakes and Captain
Jack and the Doctor fall over.
cut to:
76 ext.
alien
sky - day
Red drone Daleks swoop in and fire their weapons at the
TARDIS.
F/X: Their rays strike the TARDIS' shields, illuminating the
areas of impact in purple.
cut to:
77 int.
tardis, hallway
Amy stumbles and falls as the TARDIS is shook by the force of
the Dalek weapons.
cut to:
78 int.
tardis, sick bay
Rory cradles the boy protectively in his arms.
rory
Amy! Are you alright?
Cut to:
79 INT.
TARDIS, HALLWAY
Amy grabs onto the wall for balance as the TARDIS rocks and
the impact of Dalek ray guns against the TARDIS' shields are heard.
AMY
I'm fine. Almost there. Love you.
Cut to:
80 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor is at the console about to pull a lever, while
Captain Jack leans against the front doors holding his DEFABRICATOR, which is
now attached to the TARDIS.
THE DOCTOR
Ready Captain?
CAPTAIN JACK
Ready.
The Doctor throws the lever.
The TARDIS heart starts beating and the dematerialization
klaxon is heard.
Cut to:
81 EXT.
ALIEN
SKY - DAY
The TARDIS dematerializes amongst a swarm of red drone Dalek
rangers.
F/X: Dalek rays pass through where the TARDIS once was.
Cut to:
82 Ext.
space
The TARDIS materializes above the planet in its upper
atmosphere.
Cut to:
83 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
Amy enters.
Rory is focused on taking care of the boy.
RORY
What took you so long?
(to Amy)
AMY
Couldn't run with all those explosions shaking this box.
RORY
Hold on to him like this.
Amy takes the boy, then kisses Rory.
AMY
Love you.
RORY
The Doctor needs my help.
Rory runs off.
Cut to:
84 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
Charles Dickens sits at an antique desk thinking while
holding a feather pen.
CHARLES DICKENS
Got to write something about Christmas so people can
rediscover the joy...the hope...
cut to:
85 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor works the TARDIS controls frantically.
THE DOCTOR
Jack! Now!
Captain Jack opens the TARDIS doors.
cut to:
86 EXT.
SPACE
We see the TARDIS doors opened with Captain Jack standing at
the doorway, DEFABRICATOR in hand, ready for action.
cut to:
87 ext.
alien
planet
The red drone Daleks are flying from the planet towards the
TARDIS.
cut to:
88 ext.
tardis
CAPTAIN JACK
Doctor! Incoming!
(To the Doctor)
cut to:
89 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
Rory runs up the stairs to the Doctor's side. He is
dressed in his Roman Centurion costume.
rory
I'm here Doctor.
THE DOCTOR
Above the doorway is a ray gun...you have to grab the handles
and pull it down and help Jack at the door...and why are you wearing that?
Rory heads to Captain Jack's side and pulls down the TARDIS
gun.
rory
Don't you want me to wear this for these types of occassions?
THE DOCTOR
No!
CAPTAIN JACK
Speak for yourself.
(to the Doctor)
You look good in a skirt.
(to Rory)
cut to:
90 EXT.
SPACE
The red Daleks approach the TARDIS.
DALEK DRONE 1
Alert the fleet!
cut to:
91 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor flips a few more switches and yanks a lever.
cut to:
92 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
The library shakes a little.
Charles Dickens drops his pen.
CHARLES DICKENS
Ahh!! I can't think! I can't concentrate!
cut to:
93 EXT.
SPACE
The TARDIS starts flying away from the planet, with the
Daleks in hot pursuit.
cut to:
94 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
We see Captain Jack and Rory standing at the open TARDIS
doors, with their weapons ready.
CAPTAIN JACK
Ready Rory?
RORY
Ready!
F/X: The sounds of weapons firing can be heard.
cut to:
95 EXT.
SPACE
The TARDIS is spinning through space...Captain Jack and Rory
are visible at the open doors, firing their weapons.
F/X: Ray beams eminate from both the TARDIS and the drone
Daleks. Some Daleks are damaged by the weaponry, while Dalek rays strike
and illuminate the TARDIS' shields.
zoom out:
As the TARDIS flees the red drone Daleks from the planet and
spins towards the crack, we see the Dalek saucer nearby the crack.
cut to:
96 INT.
DALEK
SAUCER
DALEK STRATEGIST 1
TARDIS incoming.
DALEK STRATEGIST 2
Target Z-neutrino cannons. Exterminate!
cut to:
97 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
the doctor
Everybody hang on! It's going to be a bumpy ride!
Cut to:
98 EXT.
SPACE
We see Rory and Captain Jack at the doorway of the TARDIS,
blasting away.
Zoom out:
The TARDIS careens through space, dodging shots from the
Dalek saucer while absorbing hits from the pursuing Dalek drones.
F/X: Some of Rory's and Captain Jack's shots succeed in
blowing up a few Daleks.
Cut to:
99 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
Charles Dickens laments:
CHARLES DICKENS
What story can I write that can compare to the Doctor's
Christmas story?
Cut to:
100 EXT.
SPACE
F/X: A Dalek drone fires a shot which hits the TARDIS
shields, causing it to spin.
Cut to:
101 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
Rory's POV
Space is spinning.
Back to scene
RORY
Everything's spinning! I'm going to be sick.
CAPTAIN JACK
Your skirt's riding up! I see you've been working out.
THE DOCTOR
Hang on! I'm trying to stabilize her!
Cut to:
102 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
Amy clutches the boy protectively as the room shakes.
Cut to:
103 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
A book falls on Charles Dickens head, knocking him to the
floor.
CHARLES DICKENS
Ow!!
Cut to:
104 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor's POV
We see the backs of Captain Jack and Rory as they blast away
at red drone Daleks buzzing around the TARDIS.
F/X: Rory shoots a Dalek which explodes.
back to scene
The Doctor hears a beeping sound and grabs a monitor and
looks at it.
THE DOCTOR
Oh no...
The TARDIS rumbles and shakes and the impact rocks the TARDIS.
cut to:
105 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
Amy clutches the boy protectively as the TARDIS shakes.
cut to:
106 EXT.
SPACE
The TARDIS spins through space, with Captain Jack and Rory's
raybeams firing in different directions.
zoom out:
The Dalek saucer is slowly approaching the TARDIS, firing
bolts of energy at it.
F/X: The bolts of energy strike the TARDIS, making louder
explosions, brighter illuminations of the TARDIS shields, and more shaking of
the TARDIS.
cut to:
107 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The TARDIS is shaking violently and explosions can be heard.
THE DOCTOR
The Daleks are using their heavy weaponry! We can't take
much more of this! The TARDIS shield emitters are collapsing.
The Doctor starts flipping switches on the TARDIS console.
cut to:
108 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
Charles Dickens is writing like mad.
CHARLES DICKENS
Why didn't I think of this before? The past of
Christmas...the present...and now...the future...how do I show the world what I
have just seen?
cut to:
109 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
THE DOCTOR
I'm going to try modulating the chronon frequencies of the
shields...keep the Daleks from figuring out how to punch through our defenses!
The Doctor pulls more levers.
THE DOCTOR
I'm going to have to take the jabs from the flying Daleks
than the sledge hammers from the saucer! Focus on the Dalek saucer's
weapons!
cut to:
110 ext.
tardis
The camera shows the view from outside the TARDIS looking in
at Captain Jack and Rory, still blasting away at the Daleks.
Captain Jack and Rory look at each other and nod, and get
ready.
zoom out:
The TARDIS spins around and the open doorway now faces the
Dalek saucer.
F/X: Captain Jack and Rory fire at the Dalek saucer's weapons
while it fires bolts of energy at the TARDIS.
cut to:
111 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
amy
Rory are you all right?
cut to:
112 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor looks at the doorway.
the doctor's pov
We see the backs of Captain Jack and Rory, and the energy
blasts from their weapons. In front and ahead, the Dalek saucer, firing
away at the TARDIS.
F/X: The Dalek saucer's energy bolts strike in front of the
TARDIS doorway and light the shields up purple.
back to scene
rory
Fine honey! Concentrating on helping the Doctor and
Captain Jack here!
cut to:
113 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
CHARLES DICKENS
But how can I show Christmas past and Christmas future to my
time? They don't have wonderful time ships that can fly through space and
history...
cut to:
114 EXT.
SPACE
ZOOM IN:
Captain Jack's eyes open wide in fear.
back to scene
Captain Jack grabs Rory and starts throwing him down:
CAPTAIN JACK
Duck! I think this one's coming through!
cut to:
115 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor looks up at the doorway. His eyes are open
wide in fear.
the doctor's pov
F/X: A large bolt of energy heads straight at the open
doorway. It his the shields above Captain Jack and Rory...
Captain Jack and Rory are lying on the floor.
back to scene
F/X: The bolt is filtered down substantially by the shields
but still a tiny speck passes through.
The TARDIS shakes violently as the shields absorb the
majority of the impact.
The Doctor falls to the floor and looks up.
F/X: The bolt quickly passes above him...
cut to:
116 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
Amy clutches the boy and holds onto a nearby rail for support
as the room shakes and medical supplies fall around her.
cut to:
117 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
The whole library is shaking and books are falling everywhere.
CHARLES DICKENS
Will you all please stop that ruckus up there?
cut to:
118 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The speck of Dalek weapon energy strikes the upper roof of
the console room:
F/X PRAC: An explosion. Debris and supporting beams fall
down around the Doctor, Captain Jack and Rory.
The Doctor takes cover under the TARDIS console and uses his
sonic screwdriver.
cut to:
119 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
Amy collapses to the floor and the boy awakens, frightened
and screaming. Amy attempts to comfort him.
cut to:
120 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
Charles Dickens falls to the floor.
He looks up and sees particles of energy floating about,
forming a ghostly image above him.
CHARLES DICKENS
I've got it! I'll use ghosts! The ghosts of
Christmas past, present and future!
cut to:
121 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor waves his sonic screwdriver some more at the
console from underneath.
The Doctor gets up, dusts himself off, and looks out the
front doors:
the doctor's pov
The TARDIS is straight on a collision course with the Dalek
saucer.
Captain Jack and Rory are starting to get up but look ahead
in fear.
back to scene
The Doctor quickly pulls a lever on the console.
cut to:
122 EXT.
SPACE
We see from behind the TARDIS:
It is heading straight towards a collision with the Dalek
saucer, but at the last minute veers up and over the saucer, spinning towards
the crack.
cut to:
123 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
amy
Rory! Please tell me you're ok!
cut to:
124 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
rory
I'm OK!
CAPTAIN JACK
How romantic! Now let's do something useful while we're
at this.
Captain Jack aims his DEFABRICATOR at the crack generating
antennae on the roof of the Dalek saucer.
F/X: The energy beam strikes the dish antennae, causing it to
explode. The crack starts to close.
CAPTAIN JACK
Hurry Doctor, now!
cut to:
125 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
Charles Dickens is writing like a madman.
CHARLES DICKENS
This is going to be brilliant!
cut to:
126 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
THE DOCTOR
Geronimo!
cut to:
127 EXT.
SPACE
The TARDIS enters the crack before it snaps itself shut.
Cut to:
128 Ext.
crack
As the TARDIS flies through the crack, it is rocked by random
bolts of energy.
Cut to:
129 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
Bolts of energy are flying across the room. The console
is spewing sparks as the Doctor frantically works the controls.
Rory and Captain Jack drop their weapons and close the TARDIS
doors.
Cut to:
130 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
Amy and the boy take refuge under a table as bolts of energy
rip around the TARDIS interior.
AMY
Doctor, what's happening?!
Cut to:
131 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The Doctor is still working the TARDIS controls as sparks
erupt around him.
THE DOCTOR
The Daleks weakened the TARDIS shields...the crack is
collapsing and the fallout is seeping inside!
The Doctor presses a button.
THE DOCTOR
There!
Cut to:
132 INT.
TARDIS, LIBRARY
Charles Dickens writes furiously; the library is unaffected
by the fallout.
Cut to:
133 EXT.
CRACK
The TARDIS spins wildly out of control towards the collapsing
exit of the crack.
Cut to:
134 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - DAY
The 3 red drone Daleks gather around the chronon vault,
lights flashing and twitching like a trio of agitated cockroaches.
DALEK DRONE 1
Emergency! Temporal field destabilizing!
F/X: Suddenly a sizzling crack opens above the vault.
Bolts of energy burst out and illuminate the Daleks' invisible shields.
The TARDIS spins out of the crack and bowls the 3 Daleks out
of the way like a bowling ball striking pins down.
DALEK DRONE 1
Ahhh!!!
The TARDIS lands upright on the park, strands of smoke
seeping from it.
The Daleks start to hover.
The TARDIS doors open.
ZOOM IN:
Captain Jack and Rory (still dressed as a Roman centurion),
stand at the doorway, weapons ready, looking calm and cool, like Men in Black.
F/X: Rory and Captain Jack fire away, exploding 2 Daleks
before they can upright themselves. Dalek parts land all over the park.
The last Dalek uprights itself and flies straight up.
F/X: The Dalek fires and hits the TARDIS roof, causing an
explosion.
Cut to:
135 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
Part of the ceiling collapses and the Doctor ducks under the
console to protect his head.
Cut to:
136 INT.
TARDIS, SICK BAY
Hiding under the table, Amy comforts the boy who is crying in
fear as debris falls around them.
Cut to:
137 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - DAY
Captain Jack and Rory step out of the TARDIS.
Dalek drone 1's POV
The eyestalk is looking down on Rory and Captain Jack as...
F/X: Bolts of energy fly straight to it.
The view of the eyestalk turns to television snow.
Back to scene
The Dalek crashes to the ground in flames.
F/X: Part of the Dalek explodes. Thick smoke billows
from it.
The Doctor runs out to join Rory and Captain Jack.
THE DOCTOR
Good shooting you two!
RORY
Thanks.
THE DOCTOR
You can remove your centurion costume now...before anyone
notices you.
CAPTAIN JACK
You can take your clothes off now...I'm actually looking
forward to it.
Rory looks uncomfortable.
THE DOCTOR
Jack...behave.
Amy runs out and gives Rory a passionate kiss.
AMY
You're so brave. I love you.
CAPTAIN JACK
Can I get a kiss too?
The Doctor rolls his eyes.
AMY
You get a hug.
Captain Jack and Amy hug.
Charles Dickens bursts onto the scene overjoyed, clutching a
stack of papers in his arms.
CHARLES DICKENS
I did it! I finished my book!
AMY
And did you name it like we told you too?
CHARLES DICKENS
A Christmas Carol!
CAPTAIN JACK
Brilliant.
THE DOCTOR
I don't say that anymore...that was the old me.
CHARLES DICKENS
What?
CAPTAIN JACK
Never mind. Let's get you back to your family.
AMY
I know you had writer's block, but how did you write an
entire novel in under an hour?
CHARLES DICKENS
What?! I spent days in that library!
THE DOCTOR
I put the TARDIS library in a little pocket of time.
That's why he never felt the effects of the Daleks' weapons.
RORY
What about all these Dalek bits lying around Hyde Park?
CAPTAIN JACK
Don't sweat it. I'll get Torchwood to clean it up.
AMY
Torchwood?
CAPTAIN JACK
Where we first met. Where the Dickens family is now.
Cut to:
138 INT.
TOWER OF LONDON - NIGHT
The Dickens family, Amy, Rory, Captain Jack and The Doctor
sit around a fire listening to Charles Dickens' narrate A Christmas Carol.
CATHERINE DICKENS
A beautiful story, Charles! Once people read it,
Christmas will be reborn.
THE DOCTOR
And it'll be out on time for Christmas this year.
CATHERINE DICKENS
There's something you should know.
THE DOCTOR
What?
CATHERINE DICKENS
The publisher's deadline passed a month ago.
THE DOCTOR
A month ago?!
AMY
Doctor, what happened?
CAPTAIN JACK
We followed the time stream of the crack back. We
shouldn't be more than a day off from when we left.
THE DOCTOR
The Daleks severely damaged the TARDIS on our way back.
She probably shifted off course on the way back...cracks aren't the most
accurate way to travel in time.
RORY
But the book was out for Christmas! We got to get it
out ourselves.
CHARLES DICKENS
What day is it today?
CATHERINE DICKENS
December twenty fourth.
CAPTAIN JACK
Christmas eve?
THE DOCTOR
You celebrate Christmas, Jack?
CAPTAIN JACK
Doesn't everyone?
THE DOCTOR
Right. Ok...a few hours to publish and distribute A
Christmas Carol...
AMY
We can use the TARDIS.
THE DOCTOR
She was too badly hurt by all the Dalek weaponry. She
won't be up and running for another week at least.
CAPTAIN JACK
The TARDIS library...is the time pocket still working?
THE DOCTOR
No...the TARDIS has shut down all its systems and is focusing
on regenerating itself.
AMY
Well...what can we do?
THE DOCTOR
Wait...I've got an idea...Charles, Captain, Amy, Rory...come
on!
The Doctor runs out, followed by Charles Dickens, Captain
Jack, Amy and Rory.
cut to:
139 int.
london, chapman and hall - day
The Doctor, Amy, Rory, Captain Jack and Charles Dickens have
rushed inside and are working the printing presses while the Doctor waves his
sonic screwdriver at them.
The presses are spooling off copies of A Christmas Carol like
mad.
CHARLES DICKENS
How can you do this?
THE DOCTOR
Oh...it's just some microsopic modulation of the...
amy
He can do things you don't understand.
(to Charles Dickens)
It's better we just not let him get into the details.
CAPTAIN JACK
Hello?! How are we going to get six thousand copies of
this book into the hands of Londoners by Christmas? Not to mention we have
to modify the publisher's logs to show these copies were released on December
seventeenth.
cut to:
140 EXT.
PARK - DAY
The Doctor, Amy, Rory, Captain Jack and Charles Dickens
arrive by horse buggy at the spot where they parked the transolar disc.
They disembark from the buggy.
The Doctor waves his sonic screwdriver and they notice the
Dalek transolar disc.
CAPTAIN JACK
A Dalek transolar disc!
CHARLES DICKENS
A what?
THE DOCTOR
We're going to deliver copies of these books by flying to
people's homes and dropping them off...
RORY
You mean...like down the chimney?
Amy, Rory, Captain Jack and Charles Dickens smile.
THE DOCTOR
You got a better idea?
CAPTAIN JACK
In that case I think we need to have more appropriate
uniforms.
The goup looks at Captain Jack, who is smiling.
Rory looks at his Roman centurion costume.
rory
What's wrong with this?
cut to:
141 INT.
TOWER OF LONDON - early evening
Amy is dressed in a sexy female elf costume, in the form of a
red mini-dress with a red Santa/Father Christmas hat, white thigh high
stockings and red boots.
Rory is wearing a pair of red elf pants with black boots and
suspenders, along with the matching red hat. He is shirtless.
Charles Dickens walks out wearing his regular
clothes. He is holding a traditional red
Father Christmas costume.
THE DOCTOR
Charles...don't you want to be Father Christmas?
CHARLES DICKENS
No Doctor, that honour belongs to you.
CAPTAIN JACK (O.S)
What do you all think of this?
Captain Jack walks on scene, wearing only a red bikini brief,
black elf boots and a matching red hat. He smiles proudly (as he still is
in good physical shape) and has hands proudly at his hips (standing like he did
in Bad Wolf when he was first defabricated).
THE DOCTOR
Jack! What the hell are you thinking? Children
could still be awake!
AMY
Don't you think these costumes are a little too...sexy?
CAPTAIN JACK
Hey...what did you expect from my wardrobe?
THE DOCTOR
Captain...please find some pants to put on.
The Doctor starts putting on his Father Christmas costume.
cut to:
142 EXT.
TOWER OF LONDON - evening
The Doctor, Amy, Rory and Captain Jack (now wearing elf
shorts and suspenders, but still shirtless like Rory) climb on the roof of the
Tower of London. Ahead of them is the transolar disc loaded with copies of
A Christmas Carol. Behind them stands Charles Dickens.
THE DOCTOR
Sure you don't want to come along, Charles?
CHARLES DICKENS
I'm sure Doctor. I'm too old for that. But I thank
you for the offer and for everything you've done!
THE DOCTOR
It was an honour.
CHARLES DICKENS
The honour was mine Doctor.
The group boards the transolar disc and waves goodbye to
Charles Dickens, who waves farewell back.
The transolar disc takes flight.
CHARLES DICKENS
Good bye Doctor, and Merry Christmas!
cut to:
143 int.
transolar disc - evening
CAPTAIN JACK
Doctor...we can't fly in a Dalek transolar disc...it's too
weird for the nineteenth century.
THE DOCTOR
Don't worry Captain...let me work the perception filter...
The Doctor waves his sonic screwdriver...
cut to:
144 EXT.
TOWER OF LONDON - EVENING
Charles Dickens stands staring at the rising transolar disc.
charles dickens' pov
The disc starts to blur in his sight.
It then reforms into a sleigh, complete with reindeer up
front.
back to scene
THE DOCTOR (O.S.)
Ho ho ho!!! Merry Christmas!
The camera ZOOMS IN on Charles Dickens' face, and he's
smiling.
cut to:
145 ext.
london - evening
The sleigh and reindeer fly off towards London.
cut to:
146 INT.
TRANSOLAR DISC - EVENING
The Doctor, Amy, Rory and Captain Jack are laughing and
having a good time.
THE DOCTOR
How about that house for our first stop?
Cut to:
147 Ext.
London, sky - night
The Santa sleigh and reindeer carrying the Doctor and his
companions flies down to a small house with a chimney.
Smoke billows out from the chimney.
cut to:
148 int.
london, flat - night
A family is getting up from around the fireplace and about to
head to sleep.
F/X: Suddenly the fire just goes out. It's frozen over
with snow.
F/X Prac: The Doctor drops down the chimney shoot and onto
where the fire once was, bringing a cloud of soot and ashes as he lands.
The family is busy waving the soot in the air from their
faces.
The Doctor jumps out onto the living room floor in his Santa
suit.
THE DOCTOR
Oy! I'm the Doc...no...wait...I'm Father
Christmas. Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!
The Doctor leaves a copy of A Christmas Carol with the father.
THE DOCTOR
Read...and enjoy!
The Doctor pats the man affectionately on the shoulder.
The Doctor climbs back into the chimney.
F/X Prac: The Doctor is whisked back up.
The family just stares in utter disbelief as to what has just
happened.
cut to:
149 EXT.
LONDON - NIGHT
A crowd of people are walking along when a MAN points to the
sky.
Man
Look!
Man's POV
A sleigh pulled by 12 flying reindeer streaks across the
night sky. The riders, the Doctor, Amy, Rory, and Captain Jack look down
and wave at the onlookers.
Back to scene
The crowd of onlookers cheer and wave back.
Cut to:
150 INT.
TRANSOLAR DISC - Night
AMY
It's working Doctor. You're restoring Christmas!
You're giving them back hope!
The Doctor smiles.
Cut to:
151 EXT.
SPACE
The Dalek saucer is slowly being devoured by the crack.
Daleks from the planet and nearby the crack are being sucked
up into the crack, similar to the episode Doomsday.
Cut to:
152 INT.
DALEK SAUCER
DALEK STRATEGIST
Emergency! Temporal field stabilizers failing!
F/X: Sparks fly as bolts of energy tear apart the Dalek
saucer. Small explosions go off inside the saucer.
Cut to:
153 INT.
LONDON, FLAT - NIGHT
A LONELY WOMAN is getting up from her to close her window
when suddenly:
Lonely woman's POV
A sleigh suddenly pulls up with Captain Jack's profile
filling the window.
CAPTAIN JACK
Merry Christmas!
Back to scene
Captain Jack hands her a copy of A Christmas Carol.
CAPTAIN JACK
So...mind if I join you later tonight?
THE DOCTOR (O.S.)
Stop it!
The sleigh whisks Captain Jack off.
CAPTAIN JACK (O.S)
Can't I even wish someone a Merry Christmas?
Cut to:
154 Int.
London, house - night
A TEENAGE BOY is busy cleaning up around the living room when:
F/X PRAC: suddenly a cloud of dust and soot shoots from the
fireplace.
The teenage boy is covered in soot, and visibly irritated.
amy, rory (Chorus)
Merry Christmas!
Amy politely hands over a copy of A Christmas Carol, which
the teenage boy quickly snatches out of her hand.
teenage boy
Do you mind? I spent about an hour cleaning this place
up!
Amy and Rory look very embarassed.
TEENAGE BOY
Get out of my house!
AMY
Sorry.
Amy and Rory climb back in their chimney and are whisked back
up.
F/X PRAC: Once again some soot is blown out of the fireplace
and into the room.
TEENAGE BOY
Ahh!!!
cut to:
155 INT.
TRANSOLAR DISC - NIGHT
Amy, Rory, Captain Jack and the Doctor are discussing.
AMY
Doctor...although this chimney thing is really cute...I don't
think it's very practical.
THE DOCTOR
Fine...fine...we'll knock on the front doors then.
cut to:
156 INT.
LONDON, FLAT - NIGHT
A young couple are getting ready to go to sleep when:
Several loud knocks are heard at the door.
They open the door and see Captain Jack standing there.
CAPTAIN JACK
Merry Christmas!
Captain Jack hands them a copy of A Christmas Carol.
CAPTAIN JACK
And may I ask: planning anything interesting tonight?
The couple slam the door shut on Captain Jack.
cut to:
157 INT.
LONDON, FLAT - NIGHT
A YOUNG MAN is getting ready to go to sleep. He starts
putting out lamps when:
Knocking can be heard at the front door.
He opens the door and we see Amy and Rory standing there.
AMY, RORY (CHORUS)
Merry Christmas!
Rory hands the young man a copy of A Christmas Carol.
The man cannot help but notice Amy.
young man
What are you?
AMY
We're elves. We're Santa's helpers. We're here to
bring you Christmas gifts from Father Christmas.
YOUNG MAN
Are you a Christmas gift too?
(to Amy)
rory
That's my wife!
cut to:
158 EXT.
SPACE
The Dalek saucer is almost completely devoured by the
collapsing crack, as if the crack was a giant mouth slowly chewing on a cookie.
cut to:
159 INT.
DALEK SAUCER
DALEK STRATEGIST
Activate chronon bubble! Stabilize temporal fields!
The Dalek saucer is being ripped apart by bolts of energy.
F/X: Some bolts strike individual Daleks, causing them to
turn to dust piles, like in Bad Wolf.
cut to:
160 INT.
LONDON, orphanage - night
A group of young children lie in their beds, with the lights
out.
Suddenly the lights all turn on.
the doctor, amy, rory, captain jack (chorus)
Merry Christmas!
The children get up in shock. They are speechless at
the sight of The Doctor, Amy, Rory and Captain Jack dressed up as Santa and
sexy helper elves respectively.
Amy, Rory, Captain Jack and the Doctor split up and
distribute copies of A Christmas Carol.
An older boy cannot help but admire Amy's legs, displayed
very visibly in her Elf mini-dress.
Rory notices the leering.
RORY
Behave yourself! No gifts if you're naughty!
CAPTAIN JACK
Relax Rory...she's beautiful.
RORY
She's my wife.
CAPTAIN JACK
All the more reason to relax and be happy.
Captain Jack winks at Rory.
cut to:
161 INT.
DALEK SAUCER
The Dalek Strategist is panicking, its lights flashing
repeatedly.
DALEK STRATEGIST
All Daleks, abandon ship! Head to the Void escape
pods! No!!!
F/X: A bolt of energy strikes the Dalek strategist,
penetrating its shields, which break like a glass ball (made of purple
light). The Dalek strategist is reduced to a dust pile.
cut to:
162 ext.
space
The Dalek saucer is completely devoured by the crack.
The crack snaps itself shut.
cut to:
163 inT.
TOWER OF LONDON - NIGHT
The Dalek Transolar disc rests in an area, perception filter
gone, with other alien junk.
The Doctor, Rory, Amy and Captain Jack are resting and
talking.
CAPTAIN JACK
We did it!
RORY
All six thousand copies of A Christmas Carol delivered for
Christmas.
AMY
And the logs at the publisher appropriately altered to match
historical records.
THE DOCTOR
A good days work then...
CAPTAIN JACK
Doctor...can I ask you a question?
THE DOCTOR
No...I've answered that one already. You just have to
wait...
CAPTAIN JACK
Fine.
AMY
Back to the TARDIS then?
THE DOCTOR
No...not yet...she's still regenerating. It'll be a
week at least before she's fully recovered from the Dalek attack.
RORY
Where do we stay then? We need to sleep?
CAPTAIN JACK
You can stay here...
AMY
Really?
CAPTAIN JACK
Of course you can stay with me.
(to Amy, and rather salaciously)
If you're up to it.
Captain Jack winks at Amy.
RORY
Do you mind?
CAPTAIN JACK
(to Rory, and very suggestively)
You interested in staying too?
THE DOCTOR
Stop it!
cut to:
164 INT.
DICKENS' FLAT - DAY
It's the Dickens household, and the family is in the middle
of a big brunch feast. The fire is roaring and the entire family is
laughing and having fun. Over this, Caption: Christmas Day,
Someone begins knocking on the front door.
Charles Dickens goes to answer. He opens the door:
We see The Doctor, Captain Jack, Amy and Rory standing there.
THE DOCTOR, AMY, RORY, CAPTAIN JACK (CHORUS)
Merry Christmas!
CHARLES DICKENS
Merry Christmas, Doctor!
(to his family)
It's the Doctor!
the dickens' (chorus)
Merry Christmas!
cut to:
The Doctor, Captain Jack, Amy and Rory sit with the Dickens'
family and they enjoy the Christmas feast together while Charles Dickens reads
A Christmas Carol to them.
CATHERINE DICKENS
That's a great story, Charles.
cut to:
165 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - DAY
The Doctor, Captain Jack, Amy, Rory and Charles Dickens stand
outside the TARDIS.
CHARLES DICKENS
Goodbye Doctor.
THE DOCTOR
Goodbye Charles. And thank you.
CHARLES DICKENS
For what?
THE DOCTOR
For writing A Christmas Carol. You saved
Christmas. You saved the future.
Charles Dickens just smiles.
CAPTAIN JACK
So...room for one more?
THE DOCTOR
Sorry...not this time Captain. There are people that
need you here.
Captain Jack looks to Amy.
CAPTAIN JACK
You sure?
Amy looks embarassed while Rory looks annoyed.
CAPTAIN JACK
I'll miss you. All of you.
Captain Jack gives the Doctor a hug and leads Charles Dickens
off.
THE DOCTOR
Off we go then?
AMY
Off we go.
The Doctor opens the TARDIS doors.
Amy, Rory and lastly the Doctor enter.
cut to:
166 INT.
TARDIS, CONSOLE ROOM
The console room has been restored to its original glory (at
least back to the end of The Eleventh Hour).
The Doctor starts working the controls and the TARDIS heart
starts beating.
AMY
Where are we off to now?
cut to:
167 EXT.
LONDON, HYDE PARK - DAY
The TARDIS dematerializes.
cut to:
168 EXT.
ALIEN STREET - DAY
The TARDIS materializes on the same alien planet as in the
beginning.
The doors open and out steps the Doctor, Amy and Rory.
They look around.
the doctor's pov
Everything is decorated for Christmas. Everyone is
dressed uniquely. The atmosphere is festive and full of joy and hope.
back to scene
The Doctor puts his arms around Amy and Rory.
THE DOCTOR
See! I told you Christmas is still celebrated in the
future!
rory
So time is back to normal now.
THE DOCTOR
Let's see...
The same ALIEN whom they first asked about Christmas walks
nearby them. The Alien is dressed in bright clothes and wearing a Santa
hat. The Alien's face beams of joy and hope.
THE DOCTOR
(to the Alien)
Merry Christmas!
ALIEN
Merry Christmas to you too!
The Doctor, Amy and Rory smile.
