Loose Wire (short story)

Alice does not like sprouts.
Alice has finally got a smart phone for Christmas. Her previous mobile phone did not even have a touch screen.
Alice's grandmother pretended she was knitting her a cardigan.
In fact, her grandmother got her earrings and next year's Justin Bieber calendar, both of which were near the top of her Christmas list.
The Wire first introduces itself into Alice's life in the form of Justin Bieber calling her on Alice's new phone.
Alice's father has bought a smart TV for his wife, and the family plans to watch a movie on it on Christmas afternoon.
Alice does a video call with Tasha.
The Doctor accidentally released the Wire while searching for his copy of It's a Wonderful Life. He later joins the Wu family as they watch the film.

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The Doctor says that he forgot to tape over the Wire. (TV: The Idiot's Lantern)
Queen Elizabeth delivers her annual Christmas message. (TV: The Christmas Invasion, The End of Time)
The Doctor says he is not mad about angels. (TV: Blink, Voyage of the Damned)