Theory:Doctor Who television discontinuity and plot holes/Death in Heaven


 * Clara mentions that the Doctor was married four times However, the Doctor has been married at least six times. Although, only four in the show.
 * There are only four wives mentioned in canon: River; Elizabeth I; Scarlette, who was in an 8th doctor book; and Marilyn Monroe. Even if there are more wives, it is entirely possible that Clara hasn't been told of about all of them.
 * This wiki does not consider canon; only four have ever been mentioned anywhere, though there is wiggle room as the Doctor states he doesn't consider Marilyn's marriage to be legal. Also, keep in mind that the existence of a granddaughter does not mean a marriage has to have been in place.


 * Clara mentions that all of the Doctor's wives are deceased. However, it is almost impossible that the Doctor's first wife is deceased considering she is a Time Lady.
 * Who's the Time Lady wife? The closest to a Time Lady who the Doctor has married is River, who was just human a few Time Lady abilities.
 * It's possible that the First Doctor married a Time Lady wife who then gave birth to Susan's parent.
 * Time Lords can die. And there is nothing in any media to indicate that the Doctor's first wife was a Time Lady. In fact the first reference to a marriage in licensed media was Scarlette from an Eighth Doctor novel, a human.


 * Considering the similarities (dead being revived) it's surprising no one makes reference to Miracle Day.