Runaway Bride is remaining my favorite of the Christmas episodes because I think it encapsulates so much of what makes Doctor Who Doctor Who; the time and space travel and technobabble as well as the adventure. Although Astrid's sheer joy "Alien shops! It STINKS!" was quite infectious.

I'm looking forward to seeing how that develops next year.

I'm really looking forward to that. Because this is the first time he has really faced his own inadequacies with Foon wailing "You promised!" and him kicking the podium impotently even while he shouts "I can do anything!" No, he can't. He can't fix everything.

The kissing with Astrid was sweet. I loved that she got a box to stand on, and honestly - how else could he say "I'm sorry and goodbye," really?

And the Corgie evacuation! Oh, behold the power of cheese!