Christmas specials have been a Doctor Who tradition since 2005. 1 / 7
But nothing is currently in place for the upcoming season. 2 / 7
There are rumors of a surprise Christmas special for 2019. 3 / 7
This would be an excellent marketing strategy. 4 / 7
Doctor Who season 11 was highly divisive. 5 / 7
And too much hype on a standalone episode could spell disaster. 6 / 7
A surprise release would help limit expectations. 7 / 7