1. The End Of An Era

In December 2013 we had reached the climax of the Doctor's momentous 50th year and his historic landmark ended as it was always going to - with an almighty bang. Throughout 2013 we had been reunited with old Doctors, met the eyebrows of a future one and even discovered a secret incarnation, but in The Time of the Doctor it was time to say goodbye to Matt Smith as he regenerated on Christmas Day 2013. After four tremendous years at the helm of the TARDIS, the Eleventh Doctor's dramatic regeneration was watched by an audience of nearly 12 million viewers who tuned in to bid a heartfelt adieu to the man who had single-handedly made bow ties and Fezzes cool. Matt Smith, we salute you, and we will always remember when the Doctor was you...