The Great Detective (TV story)

 was a prequel, also refered to as a minisode by Matt Smith, for the 2012 Christmas special. It was first broadcast as part of Doctor Who's BBC's Children in Need charity appeal, and was followed by a trailer for the Christmas Special. Both were introduced by Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman. It is also notable for being the first non-webcast prequel.

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Cast (uncredited)

 * The Eleventh Doctor - Matt Smith
 * Strax - Dan Starkey
 * Vastra - Neve McIntosh
 * Jenny Flint - Catrin Stewart
 * Narrator - Mark Gatiss

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Continuity

 * The Doctor is shown to be retired and living in the past. The Sixth Doctor had previously done this in PROSE: The Spindle of Necessity.
 * Vastra, Jenny Flint, and Strax were previously introduced in TV: A Good Man Goes to War.

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