Mal and Jo are back to discuss “The Church on Ruby Road,” this year’s ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special, and how it stacks up against the show’s holiday specials of years past (6:41). Then they dive deep into the episode that introduces the series’ newest companion, Ruby Sunday (18:03).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Kai Grady

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

Social: Jomi Adeniran

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