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Historically, Christmas specials of Doctor Who drew significant viewership, particularly in the UK where many families would leave the TV tuned to the BBC as part of their holiday traditions. However, recent reports have shown a considerable drop in ratings for this latest installment, with initial figures showing just 4.11 million viewers, a sharp decline compared to previous years. For context, last year's Christmas special managed to attract 4.73 million overnight viewers, and even then, it fell short of the glory days where numbers soared to 8, 10, or even 11 million viewers for holiday episodes.
This downward trend has increasingly led fans and critics alike to question the show’s relevance and sustainability, particularly under its existing format.