15 Doctor Who Scenes That Make You Cry Every Damn Time
4. The Time Of The Doctor (2013)
From one regeneration to another, and this one was made even more heart-wrenching by the fact that it happened on what's supposed to be the most wonderful day of the year. Because nothing quite says festive spirit like getting your soul ripped out by the televisual demise of one of your most beloved heroes, apparently. Merry bloody Christmas to you too, Moffat.
Dan Butler is the Doctor Who Editor at WhatCulture.com. When he isn't writing his own articles or editing other people's, he can be found trawling the internet for gifs of Steven Moffat laughing. Contact him via dan.butler@whatculture.co.uk.