Last year we had David Tennant’s Doctor riding the TARDIS like a sleigh, this year things are getting a bit stranger.

The Radio Times cover for the issue dated 11th -17th December features Matt Smith (with santa hat, naturally), Michael Gambon and Katherine Jenkins in a carriage being pulled in the air by a shark, as you can see pictured (click to enlarge).

We’re guessing this is just for the cover shoot and it doesn’t actually happen in A Christmas Carol, but you never know with Doctor Who!

The issue features new interviews with Katherine Jenkins and Matt Smith who chat about the special.

Get your copy this Thursday.