The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Piers Wenger's tenure as executive producer, and the debut of Caroline Skinner in the same position. Adapting elements of C.S. Lewis's children's novel "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", Moffat intended the episode to be the most "Christmassy" of the "Doctor Who" Christmas specials, while Blackburn felt there was "magic" in it. It was filmed in September and October 2011, with some scenes taking place in an authentic Lancaster bomber. "The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe" was watched by 10.77 million viewers in the United Kingdom, making it the third most-watched programme on Christmas Day. Critical reception to
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1988 TV serial) to return to his own world and bring his siblings to her house in Narnia, saying she will give him more Turkish delight if he does. She also makes him the offer of becoming a prince and then king of Narnia. Edmund is delighted by the Queen's offers. After the Queen leaves, Edmund heads back to the lamp post and is approached by an excited Lucy, who reveals that she has been with Mr. Tumnus, who has not been caught by the White Witch. When Lucy describes the White Witch, Edmund shockingly realises that she is none other than the