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) turning into spring. The spring forces the Witch to travel on foot with Edmund to the stone table. The children and the Beavers arrive safely at the Stone Table and are greeted warmly by Aslan and his followers. They inform Aslan of Edmund's betrayal and Aslan promises to do all he can to save Edmund. Peter is shown a far-off sight of Cair Paravel, the castle where he and his siblings will be crowned. Susan soon blows her horn (something Father Christmas advised her to do when she is in danger). Maugrim has arrived and scares the followers of Aslan