The first time I saw this episode, I thought the song was dubbed. But nope, that was 100% Katherine Jenkins singing. God, she has such a gorgeous voice.
She practically dubbed herself on-screen, but she's an accomplished soprano singer, and it's her singing the song. She's really great, live as well. Every time I watch this episode, I'm mesmerised by the song and how well it suits the atmosphere of the episode's conclusion. They seem to have combined at least two separate recordings (or edits) of it, so that it would better fit in with the visuals and timings.
I remember watching Doctor Who Confidential and she said that she made sure she was actually singing the song as she said she felt it was more authentic than traditional lip syncing as you get all the facial movements that you would have if you were singing live!
Rest In peace to the legendary SIR Micheal gambon this episode was phenomenal and his character was great and I highly doubt a doctor who Christmas episode will be as special and impactful as this one
When you're alone, silence is all you see When you're alone, silence is all you'll be Give me your hand and come to me When you are here, music is all around When you are near, music is all around Open your eyes, don't make a sound Let in the shadow, let in the shadow Let in the light of your bright shadow Let in the shadow, let in the shadow Let in the light of your bright shadow Merry Christmas, one and all 🎄
How amazing is Michael Gambon’s acting in this scene? All the confusion, pain and hope etched on to his face while never saying a word. Perfect. And the song always makes me cry a bit.
"Then, go on Doctor. Go on. Show me the future.." "I AM showing you the future"... still get chills at this episode. Never thought A Christmas Carol would work in a show like Doctor who. Thanks for uploading.
Probably for the same reason I have issues with the whole Matt Smith era (nothing against Matt Smith himself, he's amazing.) The time travel logic just gets convoluted to the point where it makes no sense, even in the context of the episode. It's a problem with all the Doctor Who I've seen, but especially prevalent in Matt Smith's seasons. The time travel logic is just never consistent, and everything is explained away because "timey wimey." I still loved Matt Smith's seasons though, and this episode is good, just confusing.
The Doctor rewrote Casaran's past, stealing his actual past from him. He traumatized Casaran's younger self to inflict a moment of self-realization on his older self, basically putting a child in harm's way (he had no way of knowing Casaran would stop before actually striking his younger self). I can absolutely understand why people might not like this episode: it shows the Doctor essentially toying with a being who has no way to fight back against him, and shows how terrifying a time traveler can be if he decides you're someone to whom he needs to teach a lesson. It turns out with a sort of bittersweet happy ending, but it shows a potentially dark and horrifying aspect of the Doctor.
@@woodrobin Your point of Kazran not hitting the boy is baseless, it showed earlier in the episode he was traumatized by his father hitting him. The Doctor noticed this and knew he wouldn't inflict the same pain. I don't believe the doctor was putting him in harms way and knew what he was doing.
Abigail’s song is such a beautiful song to listen to! Katherine Jenkins was a perfect fit for the role of Abigail too! Her voice was absolutely magical in this moment!
One of the best episodes ever. To me, it's a huge homage to human mythology and archetypes. I get emotional from this episode every time. It's ripe with so much existential and spiritual meaning.
@@EternalPayne I preferred RTD all around, but some of Moffat's individual episodes were fantastic, even if his best were during the RTD era (Empty Child two parter, Girl in the Fireplace, Blink, and Silence in the Library two parter). Besides, Moffat and RTD are both fantastic in comparison to Chibnall.
So heautiful, for so many reasons. Abigail's voice is beautiful and moving. And not only did the Doctor save the crew on the ship, but as Abigail sang, she placed her hand on Kazran's cheek, which is a gentle and loving contast to the sharp pang of a slap from his father. And while he remembered another life where he was called "heartless": with Abigail, he hears a loving woman sing to him "when you are here, music is all around".
This to me makes me feel Doctor Who. It doesn’t matter whether its season 1 or season 11, there’s always magic that you can’t quite understand, kinda like the song. I’m not as bothered that there is no Christmas special, as the New Years special is a day after my birthday.
Watching this again after hearing of the sad passing of the wonderful Michael Gambon. I remember he talked about how moved he was by listening to Katherine Jenkins singing live ❤
Watched this episode on Christmas day for the first time since it aired in 2010 and it felt completely new again. This moment made me cry, such a beautiful Christmas special.
The BBC has been putting out a number of these clips recently. The truly sad thing is that there isn’t a single moment from the entire Season 11 that could hold a candle to any of them. What a shame.
The idea of snow at Christmas comes from Dickens's novels, because his early life was during the end of an era in England's climate known as the Little Ice Age.❄️
I read somewhere that Katherine Jenkins didn't want to record the song in a sound-booth. The cleared out all but essential cast members and camera operators, and she sang it live on the set. The results are beautiful. I cry every time.
When you're alone, silence is all you'll know. When you're alone, silence is all you'll know. Let in the noise and let it grow. When you're alone, silence is all you see. When you're alone, silence is all you'll be Give me your hand and come to me. When you are here, music is all around. When you are near, music is all around. Open your eyes, don't make a sound. Let in the shadow, let in the shadow, Let in the light of your bright shadow. Let in the shadow, let in the shadow. Let in the light of your bright shadow. Let in the light. Let in the light. Let in the light of your sweet shadow. When you're alone, oh, Silence is all you know. Silence is all, Silence is all around. Silence is all Silence is all around
In my 20's my father lost his battle with cancer in 2012. I can never watch this episode without crying. Sometimes it takes events to happen in your life before you understand the real meaning and beauty in things.
This is by and far my favourite Christmas special for the Doctor and definitely 1 of my top 5 all-time favourite episodes of the new series - This song brings a tear to my eye every time I watch/listen to it
One of my favorite Christmas episodes of Dr Who and also holds my favorite quote about Christmas. "People get together to celebrate being....Half way out of the dark."
@dr103 it was more. More than just a sifi. It was real. That's what makes it so different from other shows. It didn't feel fake at all. It didn't feel imagined. It was so complex that it made you wonder whether it was a human's imagination that brought It to life.
A show doesn't have to be complex to be good. Dr who doesn't have to be complex to be good. Series 11 is still Dr who, not as good but it still has the essence, it just needs to improve
I always thought Abigail's Song was going to be the 11th Doctor's regeneration theme. Mainly because the song has the same vibe as Vale Decem and the Silence was the main villian of 11's era.
I was 10 at my grandmother's house when I saw this, and thus began my Dr Who obsession - now 11 years later I can still see the beauty clear as crystal
The first time I saw this episode, I thought the song was dubbed. But nope, that was 100% Katherine Jenkins singing. God, she has such a gorgeous voice.
94830 086436 well of course it was really her!!!
It’s so cool how the doctor disappears
She practically dubbed herself on-screen, but she's an accomplished soprano singer, and it's her singing the song. She's really great, live as well.
Every time I watch this episode, I'm mesmerised by the song and how well it suits the atmosphere of the episode's conclusion.
They seem to have combined at least two separate recordings (or edits) of it, so that it would better fit in with the visuals and timings.
She's a opera singer after all hahaha
I remember watching Doctor Who Confidential and she said that she made sure she was actually singing the song as she said she felt it was more authentic than traditional lip syncing as you get all the facial movements that you would have if you were singing live!
Rest in peace Michael Gambon, an excellent actor who will undoubtedly be missed
"Silence Is All You Know" Me: This gets whole different understanding after Series 6...
;)
Clever... Very clever
@@szabm3179 "Mister Clever" :D
WAYAMENT
It’s so cool how the doctor disappears
One of two Doctor Who episodes to make me curl up and cry in my pillow...so breathtakingly beautiful.
What is the other one?
@@ariaserenaseebold272 "Vincent and The Doctor" ☺️ ty for asking. Do you have any emotional Doctor Who eps?
maria smay The Girl in the Fireplace Rienettes letter.
This is one of the first Doctor Who episodes I ever saw. It left me in a puddle, questioning every life decision I've ever made.
maria smay
The Rings of Akhaten is good too. The speech at the end.... 👍
Rest In peace to the legendary SIR Micheal gambon this episode was phenomenal and his character was great and I highly doubt a doctor who Christmas episode will be as special and impactful as this one
When you're alone, silence is all you see
When you're alone, silence is all you'll be
Give me your hand and come to me
When you are here, music is all around
When you are near, music is all around
Open your eyes, don't make a sound
Let in the shadow, let in the shadow
Let in the light of your bright shadow
Let in the shadow, let in the shadow
Let in the light of your bright shadow
Merry Christmas, one and all 🎄
‘When you’re alone, silence is all you know’ x2 from the start.
Thank you very much!
I just realised, silence was in the name, even the emotional moments were for Moffat's plot arcs.
Yup
Silence was in the name?..who?
*How*
@jack
@@eleanormills9671silence will fall. 'silence' was in the lyrics
Silence Is All You Know' ...........and in next season we are introduced to silents.... hm. Moffat you clever, little man.
Abigail's song is truly beautiful and so breathtaking, even as it resonates with the atmosphere!
so true
Especially when the tardis leaves
Its so cool how the doctor disappears
How amazing is Michael Gambon’s acting in this scene? All the confusion, pain and hope etched on to his face while never saying a word. Perfect.
And the song always makes me cry a bit.
He's the dogs bollocks. Great as Dumbledore too
Came back for this very sad reason. RIP this absolute legend.
RIP Michael Gambon. Came back to this to see a fine, fine performance for a one off character. Rest easy.
"Then, go on Doctor. Go on. Show me the future.."
"I AM showing you the future"... still get chills at this episode. Never thought A Christmas Carol would work in a show like Doctor who. Thanks for uploading.
I mean, since the Doctor can travel through time, I guess it kind of fits... Though, if you're talking tone I see what you mean.
I can’t understand why some people dislike this episode.
lack of heart in these people ;)
it was a marvelous epiode, with a beautiful song, great 11th doctor tricks and a nice variation about Christmas Carol
Probably for the same reason I have issues with the whole Matt Smith era (nothing against Matt Smith himself, he's amazing.) The time travel logic just gets convoluted to the point where it makes no sense, even in the context of the episode. It's a problem with all the Doctor Who I've seen, but especially prevalent in Matt Smith's seasons. The time travel logic is just never consistent, and everything is explained away because "timey wimey."
I still loved Matt Smith's seasons though, and this episode is good, just confusing.
The Doctor rewrote Casaran's past, stealing his actual past from him. He traumatized Casaran's younger self to inflict a moment of self-realization on his older self, basically putting a child in harm's way (he had no way of knowing Casaran would stop before actually striking his younger self). I can absolutely understand why people might not like this episode: it shows the Doctor essentially toying with a being who has no way to fight back against him, and shows how terrifying a time traveler can be if he decides you're someone to whom he needs to teach a lesson.
It turns out with a sort of bittersweet happy ending, but it shows a potentially dark and horrifying aspect of the Doctor.
@@woodrobin But the doctor's not toying with him. He's doing this so that Amy and Rory and everyone else on the ship would be alright.
@@woodrobin Your point of Kazran not hitting the boy is baseless,
it showed earlier in the episode he was traumatized by his father hitting him.
The Doctor noticed this and knew he wouldn't inflict the same pain.
I don't believe the doctor was putting him in harms way and knew what he was doing.
Abigail’s song is such a beautiful song to listen to! Katherine Jenkins was a perfect fit for the role of Abigail too! Her voice was absolutely magical in this moment!
One of the best episodes ever. To me, it's a huge homage to human mythology and archetypes. I get emotional from this episode every time. It's ripe with so much existential and spiritual meaning.
Screw haters, this was a very fun and enjoyable christmas special. Good christmas fun like it should be.
Silence is heard in the song. Then the next episode introduces... THE SILENCE.
The Who? I’ve never heard of them before
Back when we had proper Christmas spec- oh I meant back when we HAD Christmas specials.
😂 Lmao yes true
Rip brutha.... Rip.
Tbh I'm fine with not having jodie wreck them for a while anyway
@@bimpsonlovesturg1819 True.. but damn maybe they could TRY To redeem themselves, atleast put in the effort BBC ya know??
The only good one was the runaway brude in my opnion.
He is very old,
But looks so young,
He saves them all
And then he’s gone
Rest in peace, Michael Gambon. Your magic will forever light up our hearts.
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THE besf Doctor Who Christmas Special EVER. Moffat at his very best.
Truth! I am half a world away. It resonates even here!....still.
Honestly, 11th's era had the best episodes. Just look at this. This gotta be the most underrated episode in DR who
Hahahaha hahahaha I love how People just jump to loving moffat after he leaves when they hated him when he was here hell naw rtd was the best
@@EternalPayne I preferred RTD all around, but some of Moffat's individual episodes were fantastic, even if his best were during the RTD era (Empty Child two parter, Girl in the Fireplace, Blink, and Silence in the Library two parter). Besides, Moffat and RTD are both fantastic in comparison to Chibnall.
When you realise that Kazran is Albus Dumbledore 😱
WOT?
wow interesting...
RIP Legend... Absolutely loved his performance in this episode
So heautiful, for so many reasons. Abigail's voice is beautiful and moving. And not only did the Doctor save the crew on the ship, but as Abigail sang, she placed her hand on Kazran's cheek, which is a gentle and loving contast to the sharp pang of a slap from his father. And while he remembered another life where he was called "heartless": with Abigail, he hears a loving woman sing to him "when you are here, music is all around".
This episode has it all. Beautiful singing, heart wrenching story, Rip Hunter making out with Nebula in the clouds...
This to me makes me feel Doctor Who. It doesn’t matter whether its season 1 or season 11, there’s always magic that you can’t quite understand, kinda like the song. I’m not as bothered that there is no Christmas special, as the New Years special is a day after my birthday.
He protec
He dont attac
But most importantly
He has fish fingers and custard as a snacc.
best christmas episode ever.... cried so much .. Catherine Jenkins voice is so haunting ... wonderful
Katherine.
Watching this again after hearing of the sad passing of the wonderful Michael Gambon. I remember he talked about how moved he was by listening to Katherine Jenkins singing live ❤
I love this episode. So happy that this scene has finally be uploaded
Watched this episode on Christmas day for the first time since it aired in 2010 and it felt completely new again. This moment made me cry, such a beautiful Christmas special.
When the tardis leaves as she’s singing and the musics building it just fits perfectly
The BBC has been putting out a number of these clips recently.
The truly sad thing is that there isn’t a single moment from the entire Season 11 that could hold a candle to any of them.
What a shame.
Only Doctor Who can make a love story so emotional in 1 episode.
It is, probably, my favourite Christmas episode ever
Rest in peace Dumbledore.
One of the best 11th Doctor scenes hands down. Nailed damn near everything.
This song is stunning I remember watching this as a kid I never forget this song but I never could find it until now it still brings a tear to my eye
들을 때 마다 눈물나는 노래예요. 어릴 때 크리스마스보다 닥터후 크리스마스 스페셜을 더 기대했었는데.. 어른이 되어서 다시 봐도 정말 아름다운 에피소드였다고 생각합니다. 어른이 된 후로도 10번은 넘게 본 것 같아요.
Took long enough to upload these amazing scenes fave episode
My favourite episode too
The idea of snow at Christmas comes from Dickens's novels, because his early life was during the end of an era in England's climate known as the Little Ice Age.❄️
Rest in Peace, Michael Gambon
This is one of the best pieces of music from dr who
I loved the episode so much. It was amazing. Abigails song is awesome and her voice is mind breaking😍
I read somewhere that Katherine Jenkins didn't want to record the song in a sound-booth. The cleared out all but essential cast members and camera operators, and she sang it live on the set. The results are beautiful. I cry every time.
@cindydott452 This is completely true, and exactly what she did.
I don’t think I ever experienced anything that shut me up as fast as this song
Honestly a beautiful song. I still listen to it today.
Only Doctor Who episode to make me cry.
When you're alone, silence is all you'll know.
When you're alone, silence is all you'll know.
Let in the noise and let it grow.
When you're alone, silence is all you see.
When you're alone, silence is all you'll be
Give me your hand and come to me.
When you are here, music is all around.
When you are near, music is all around.
Open your eyes, don't make a sound.
Let in the shadow, let in the shadow,
Let in the light of your bright shadow.
Let in the shadow, let in the shadow.
Let in the light of your bright shadow.
Let in the light. Let in the light.
Let in the light of your sweet shadow.
When you're alone, oh, Silence is all you know.
Silence is all, Silence is all around.
Silence is all Silence is all around
In my 20's my father lost his battle with cancer in 2012. I can never watch this episode without crying. Sometimes it takes events to happen in your life before you understand the real meaning and beauty in things.
I watch all the doctor who Christmas specials come the festive season but this is my absolute favourite by a mile
This is by and far my favourite Christmas special for the Doctor and definitely 1 of my top 5 all-time favourite episodes of the new series - This song brings a tear to my eye every time I watch/listen to it
Still one of the best Christmas specials with such beautiful music. RIP Michael Gambon.
*”Silence* is all you know!” 😱
*”Silence Will Fall!”* 😉
RIP Sir Michael Gambon.
What an Actor.
3:12 gives me goosebumps every time
One of the times Doctor Who became so much more than a TV show.
This is my favorite of the Christmas specials.
This song is wonderfull i love it also love these Doctor Who Episode. Katherine Jenkins voice ist great and so powerfull
To spend on last day with somone you love, then spending the rest of you live knowing you never could.
One of my favorite Christmas episodes of Dr Who and also holds my favorite quote about Christmas. "People get together to celebrate being....Half way out of the dark."
Magic of Christmas combined with magical show like Dr. Who you get perfection every time
It wouldn't hurt to bring back the Christmas Specials. Because they return hope back to all of us.
Absolutely love this episode. One of the best Christmas specials.
Genius Murray Gold.
My niece loved this song so much that she learned it for her school Xmas pageant.
Literally the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol
This was so beautiful and so sorrowful it has me in tears every time. There is so much beauty and truth within the words. Listen well.
This song and the warrior song from akhaten never fail to make me weep 😭 beautiful
I'm really sorry but THIS is Doctor Who. Series 11 isn't that. The 12th doctor's end would have been enough
Doctor who is more than a show. Now, it isn't even good at being that. That's all I'm saying
@dr103 it was more. More than just a sifi. It was real. That's what makes it so different from other shows. It didn't feel fake at all. It didn't feel imagined. It was so complex that it made you wonder whether it was a human's imagination that brought It to life.
Agreed
A show doesn't have to be complex to be good.
Dr who doesn't have to be complex to be good.
Series 11 is still Dr who, not as good but it still has the essence, it just needs to improve
Her singing is beautiful
I cried the 1st time this episode aired, and it still chokes me up 10 years later...a Christmas must as much as any other...
For Anne
Thank you for writing this beautiful story
RIP Michael Gambon 😔
I freaking love Matt Smith as the Doctor 😭☺️
That last shot of Matt next to the TARDIS. You just KNOW he is the Doctor.
Michael Gambon did not need his wonderful acting skills to give that look of adoration to Abigail/ Katheribe in this scene.
To the girl who sang this, thank you it truly was beautiful and I know you went through a lot because of it
To me this is one of the best doctor who episode, if not the best. The cinematography, the script, actors, everything of this episode is perfect
Such a lovely song. Love to listen to it to relax not only on Christmas time.
I cryed when she sings so beautiful
I love this episode, but it always makes me cry.
That episode might be my favorite Christmas Special
This was a fantastic Christmas special
Best. Christmas. Special. Ever.
I wish I could've recognised the talent in the woman's singing sooner
Still makes me tear up, after all of these years.
Thank you :)
This episode is ten years old.....my goodness
I always thought Abigail's Song was going to be the 11th Doctor's regeneration theme. Mainly because the song has the same vibe as Vale Decem and the Silence was the main villian of 11's era.
RIP Michael Gambon.
Rest in Peace, Doctor.
Stop teasing us with clips of Christmas specials after you went and cancelled it this year.
They cancelled it ?!?
Chill. It's on New Year's this year. We're still getting a special.
Amen
I mean
Do we _really_ wanna have Chinball's and Jodie ruin that too?
Oh come on jodie's amazing the script is awful
This was my first Doctor's episode ever, unforgetable. ❤
Still my favourite Christmas special, watch it every Christmas eve.
Only episode and form of media that has ever made me cry
I was 10 at my grandmother's house when I saw this, and thus began my Dr Who obsession - now 11 years later I can still see the beauty clear as crystal
Thank you for loading this up. I totaly Love this Song/Scene
every time i think of twokinds (Keith Keizer's story).....i hear this song....and i can't stop crying
I watched this again last night and realized the silence tie-in connection. i can't believe i didn't notice it before!