First look at Doctor Who episodes with David Tennant before new star takes over

14 May 2023 , 14:37

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First look at Doctor Who episodes with David Tennant before new star takes over

A first look at the next series of Doctor Who has been released.

The new series is set to air in the autumn and will see David Tennant and Catherine Tate reprise their old roles.

A clip has been released teasing what fans can expect from the actor returning to his part as the Doctor.

The video, which was played on TV just before the Eurovision Song Contest, shows the Doctor and Donna Noble reunite and take on more aliens.

They have reprised their roles for a series of three specials to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary.

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The clip showed the two going on plenty more adventures together and come face to face with new aliens.

David Tennant is reprising his role (BBC)

It used clips from each of the three new episodes, giving a fans a sneak preview as to what they might expect.

The titles of the three specials, which are set to air in November, have also been revealed as The Star Beast, Wild Blue Yonder and The Giggle.

They are also due to feature other well-known names such as Yasmin Finney and Neil Patrick Harris.

Showrunner Russell T Davies said: "The titles are just the beginning of the Doctor’s biggest adventure yet. Autumn is coming, with three hours of danger, Donna and disaster about to be unleashed!"

Catherine Tate is returning (BBC)

After the three episodes air Ncuti Gatwa is set to take over as the 15th Doctor.

This is due to air at the end of the year where the new Doctor will be joined by Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday.

Production is already underway with the BBC releasing a sneak peek of the pair wearing sixties clothing.

Last year Davies said: "If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the way. The path to Ncuti’s 15th Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun.

There will be three new episodes (BBC)

"We’re giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose."

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Doctor Who will premiere exclusively on the BBC for the UK and Ireland.

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