This year's Doctor Who Christmas special is a big one. Not only is it a festive delight with appearances from Mark Gatiss and David Bradley playing the First Doctor, but it's Peter Capaldi's last trip in the Tardis before he hands over to Jodie Whittaker.

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Excitement is at fever pitch – but details of exactly what to expect from the episode have been kept closely under wraps. That is, until now...

Yup, what you see is a first look at Capaldi and Bradley's unlikely reunion (with, er, themselves). And fans were beside themselves with excitement.

There was a lot of love for the exchanges between the First and Twelfth Doctors.

While the World War I reference left some feeling rather emotional.

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There was the odd tweeter who wasn't so sure...

Mainly because the appearance of Bradley elicited traumatic flashbacks...

But while the love for Peter Capaldi knows no limits:

Christmas can only mean one thing. Pass the tissues...

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The Doctor Who Christmas special will air on Christmas Day

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