Vastra Investigates: A Christmas Prequel (webcast)
Vastra Investigates: A Christmas Prequel was a webcast and prequel produced for the 2012 Christmas special. It was the second prequel to be produced, after The Great Detective, which aired in November during Children in Need.
Synopsis
Madame Vastra, accompanied by her loyal companions Jenny Flint and Strax, is called upon to investigate a Victorian murder mystery. But where is the Doctor?
Plot
Another case cracked by Madame Vastra. Strax keeps the criminal secure while a Scotland Yard officer thanks Vastra for her help, commenting how odd Strax looks. Vastra explains the Sontaran's origins, and hers as well when he asks if he skin condition hurts, mistakenly believing her to be human. She disturbs him further by saying she fell in love with her assistant Jenny Flint. Departing in a carriage, both are saddened that the Doctor appears unwillingly to ever leave his TARDIS, parked on a cloud in the sky. However, that's when they notice something VERY odd... there's NO clouds in the sky!
Cast
- Vastra - Neve McIntosh
- Strax - Dan Starkey
- Jenny Flint - Catrin Stewart
- Criminal - Uncredited
- Inspector - Uncredited
Crew
References
- The criminal captured by Vastra, Jenny and Strax was wanted by Scotland Yard.
Story notes
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Filming locations
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Production errors
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Continuity
- Both Vastra and Jenny say the Doctor is still brooding in his TARDIS. This implies this takes place after The Great Detective.
- The lack of clouds hints to The Snowmen plot.
Home video releases
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