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How to Watch ‘Doctor Who’ Holiday Special, ‘The Church on Ruby Road’ on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

Time to board the TARDIS once again, “Doctor Who” fans! The Fifteenth Doctor will be introduced on Monday, Dec. 25 in the new “Doctor Who” holiday special “The Church on Ruby Road.” Get cozy with your favorite Whovian this Christmas and get to know the Doctor all over again, as well as his new companion! You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.

How to Watch 'Doctor Who' Holiday Special, 'The Church on Ruby Road'

About 'Doctor Who' Holiday Special, 'The Church on Ruby Road'

Many, years ago, a newborn infant was abandoned during a cold and snowy night. Fast-forwarding to the present day, a girl named Ruby Sunday makes the most consequential acquaintance of her life when she meets the Doctor. She also gets a close-up look at stolen babies, goblins, and perhaps gets closer to the mystery of her birth.

“The Church at Ruby Road” will introduce Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, taking the reins from David Tennant and beginning his own reign as the Time Lord with the heart of gold. Grab your sonic screwdriver and come along for the ride, because the TARDIS is about to blast off for parts and times unknown!

Can you watch 'Doctor Who' Holiday Special, 'The Church on Ruby Road' for free?

Disney+ does not offer a free trial, but you can watch ‘Doctor Who’ Holiday Special, ‘The Church on Ruby Road’ as part of your subscription at no extra charge.

What devices can you use to stream 'Doctor Who' Holiday Special, 'The Church on Ruby Road'?

You can watch Disney+ using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

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David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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