Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker will face her final battles as the Time Lord in one last special episode of Doctor Who to mark the BBC's centenary.

[Ncuti Gatwa](https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/ncuti-gatwa-doctor-who-who-is-new-dr-who-actor-where-is-he-from-actors-previous-roles-3686009) will take over the role after Whittaker’s departure, to become the show’s 14th Doctor. Her final episode is the last of three specials to air this year and will see the Doctor fight for her existence against some of her deadliest enemies: The Master, the Daleks and the Cybermen. Jodie Whittaker will face her final battles as the Time Lord in one last special episode of Doctor Who to mark the BBC’s centenary.

Whittaker is one of a long line of Doctors and is the 13th actor to have played the role since its first episode in 1963.

I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.” Speaking of the role in an official BBC statement, Gatwa said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. The Scottish actor was born in Rwanda and [will be the series’ first black Doctor.](https://inews.co.uk/opinion/doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa-announcement-tepid-1620343?ico=in-line_link) - Peter Capaldi 2013 – 2017 - Peter Davidson 1981 – 1984 - Tom Baker 1974 – 1981

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has told Digital Spy about her surprising last day on set.

Classic Doctor Who streams exclusively on [BritBox](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=127X991730&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.britbox.co.uk%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalspy.com%2Ftv%2Fa41744574%2Fdoctor-who-jodie-whittaker-last-day-surprise%2F) in the UK. Doctor Who's next special premieres Sunday, October 23 on BBC One in the UK. So that's the major takeaway that's been so incredible. "I was really crying and laughing and clapping. "Then when it was time for Mandip to come on, and I knew it was going to happen, I was so excited!" I don't feel pressure.

The cast will include a few familiar faces, including returnees such as Sacha Dhawan, Sophie Aldred and Janet Fielding. Jodie Whittaker as Doctor Who; Mandip ...

- Jodie Whittaker 2017 – present - Peter Davidson 1981 – 1984 I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.” - Tom Baker 1974 – 1981 Speaking of the role in an official BBC statement, Gatwa said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. Scottish actor Mr Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, [will be the series’ first black Doctor.](https://inews.co.uk/opinion/doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa-announcement-tepid-1620343?ico=in-line_link)

Former Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy was spotted in Exeter last week. The 79-year-old Scottish actor, whose real name is Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith, ...

For 23 years, McCoy has been voicing the Seventh Doctor in a series of audio plays for Big Finish Productions. [Exeter](https://www.devonlive.com/all-about/exeter), McCoy, who also starred in The Hobbit film series as Radagast, spent some time soaking up the sights of the city and visiting local businesses. In 1987, McCoy became the Seventh Doctor, succeeding Sixth Doctor Colin Baker. Local residents could not believe that McCoy had been in the area, with many expressing their disbelief when the clothing shop reshared the Doctor Who legend's snap on their Instagram grid. [Westpoint Exeter](https://www.devonlive.com/all-about/westpoint-events) on Saturday (October 15), as was announced by festival organisers the week before. Former Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy was spotted in Exeter last week.

Want to see Jodie Whittaker return for the final time as The Thirteenth Doctor? UK fans can watch and stream The Power of The Doctor free on BBC iPlayer but ...

[ExpressVPN](https://xvtelink.com/go/features/free-trial?a_fid=744&data1=whathifi-gb-7894173014914554000&offer=3monthsfree) (opens in new tab). [Use a VPN to watch The Power of the Doctor on BBC iPlayer while overseas.](https://xvtelink.com/go/bbc-iplayer-vpn?a_fid=744&data1=whathifi-gb-2660704368268877000&offer=3monthsfree) (opens in new tab) For The Power of The Doctor, you may wish to choose 'UK' for BBC iPlayer. Catch Doctor Who and a host of British drama, sci-fi and comedy on BBC America with Sling. [ExpressVPN is one of the very best](https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-vpn-service)... Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer) (opens in new tab) will stream Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor live and on-demand from 7.30pm BST on 23rd October. Make sure you know how to watch The Power of the Doctor from where you are. Even if you have a BBC account, you won't be able to access BBC iPlayer when outside the UK. We've already been treated to two feature-length Doctor Who specials in 2022, but the third – The Power of the Doctor – is, well, a bit more special. The Power of The Doctor – the BBC's "absolutely spectacular" Doctor Who Centenary special – is live on BBC iPlayer now. UK fans can watch and stream The Power of The Doctor free on BBC iPlayer but follow this guide on how to watch the Doctor Who centenary special from wherever you are now.

The actor behind the Doctor's most fearsome foe on how the role changed the path of his career and what lies ahead.

[Funding, streaming and the future: BBC boss on the next 100 years](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/bbc-future-charlotte-moore-big-rt-interview/) [Charlie Hunnam: "I'm not fully proud of my conduct through those years"](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/charlie-hunnam-shantaram-big-rt-interview/) [Emer Kenny: "I definitely had to learn to assert myself"](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/emer-kenny-karen-pirie-big-rt-interview/) "As life and the universe would have it, a former Doctor was sitting in front of me – it was something I had to listen to in that moment." "That was really the start of a job that was more than just a job. "Being the Master in this universe has really encouraged me to do that," he says, once again considering his next steps. I thought that was fascinating and something I would really love to incorporate." "I've been very fortunate that when I've come in, I've been part of big episodes, big events – me kind of cropping up all the time, I worry that people get might get a little bit sick of me! "Chris was like, 'We want you back – how many episodes do you want to be in?' and I said, 'Wow, I need to think about this.' "That's something that I've always continued, even coming back for the centenary – I didn't want people to think, 'Oh yeah, we've seen Sacha's incarnation, now we're gonna get more of the same.'" Dhawan's casting might not have happened at all, though, had he stuck to his plan of taking "a little bit of time out" from acting in 2019 – but the call to play the Master was, he says, "an offer I couldn't refuse". "Once you're in that environment, your adrenaline kicks in and you just embrace taking the handbrake off and seeing what happens – and as nerve-wracking as it is, something magical can happen. "I've been quite open about struggles with mental health, or Crohn's disease, and they're just so brilliant – I see comments on Twitter or if I'm doing a Comic Con, I get to meet fans and it's really special. [Spyfall](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-guide/doctor-who-spyfall/), Dhawan's take on the Master was warmly received by Doctor Who fandom.

Whittaker has played the thirteenth incarnation of the Time Lord since 2017, and will be passing on the reigns to Ncuti Gatwa following her final…

What are The Thirteenth Doctor’s top 13 moments in the TARDIS? Doctor Who: The Power of The Doctor airs on Sunday, October 23 at 7.30pm on BBC One. ✨— Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor 🔥 (@bbcdoctorwho) What is BBC's The Power of the Doctor about? BBC Doctor Who special Power Of The Doctor trailer [The Power Of The Doctor](https://www.thenational.scot/news/23053280.jodie-whittaker-says-ncuti-gatwa-will-magical-doctor/)' comes as part of the [BBC's centenary celebrations.](https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23058050.channel-4-wishes-bbc-happy-birthday-hilarious-post-twitter-reacts/)

Jodie Whittaker stars in Doctor Who for the final time – but how will she meet her end? Join us live to find out!

I’ve been a big fan of both Yaz as a character and Mandip Gill as an ambassador for the show. And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? She said “to be on set with people that they paved the way for us to be here, is a really emotional thing.” And that’s not just because of her acting ability, it is the fact that she is one hell of a company leader. Tom Baker is still very active in the world of Doctor Who, but has been looking increasingly frail I’m afraid to say. On screen we only ever saw happy partings with the Seventh Doctor and Ace in both Survival - “Come on, Ace, we’ve got work to do!” and at the end of Dimensions in Time. After him saying “Someone tell me what the hell is going on here?” in the trailer that followed, who knows? I can’t wait to see what stories they have in store for the Fugitive Doctor.” It was nice to get a little bit more of Jo Martin in a role that she excelled at when actually given screentime. The Daleks were a bit part here, and Ashad remains the only Cyberman that can shoot straight when needed. The Master’s Tardis is a type 75. Whether it was the gif-able Boney M Rasputin dancing scene, his Doctor cosplay, or his taunting of Unit staff and companions, he positively revelled in being centre of attention and had all the best lines.

Jodie Whittaker would appear as the doctor in Doctor Who's anniversary episode airing tonight. Watch the sneak peek of the final episode.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). The episode will allow viewers to bid goodbye to the thirteenth doctor as well as welcome Today's the day!! Fans are confident that other intriguing cameos are being withheld because a few characters for the most recent special have already been revealed. Fans were giddy upon hearing the news, eager to see what He promises to make every effort to follow suit.

Antiques Roadshow welcomed a Whovian to its BBC Centenary special, who showcased a collection of Doctor Who autographs worth thousands of pounds.

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. I did not expect it to be that much. "This is the best part of your life’s work and it’s phenomenal," continued Farmer. [The Power of the Doctor](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-2022-specials-release/) due to acknowledge the milestone, while the theme music was loaned to Strictly Come Dancing for a [Weeping Angel dance](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/tyler-west-doctor-who-strictly-newsupdate/) from [Tyler West](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/tyler-west-doctor-who-strictly-newsupdate/). But even taking a mean average of 900 autographs, I think you’re looking at somewhere between £25,000 and £30,000.” [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/).

Peter Davison made a surprise appearance as the Fifth Doctor for a touching reunion with his companion Janet Fielding, returning as Tegan.

[The Power of the Doctor](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-power-of-the-doctor-review/) reveals that Tegan hasn't seen or spoken to the Doctor in four decades, following her emotional exit from the TARDIS after a harrowing encounter with the Daleks in the story [Resurrection of the Daleks](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-guide/resurrection-of-the-daleks/). [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. The Doctor shares some familiar words of encouragement with Tegan ("Now, brave heart!" (Admit it, Doctor Who fans, none of you had an Adric reference on your Doctor Who centenary special bingo card.) "You think you left and I never thought of you again?" How many shows give you that opportunity?" "Yeah?" [Sci-Fi](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/) coverage or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) to see what's on tonight. "I could say the same to you!" [Doctor Who](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-special-release-date/) in the 1981 story Logopolis, which marked Tom Baker's final appearance as the Fourth Doctor. "You sort of look like you used to, but not quite," Tegan says to her Doctor. "I never forget any of you.

Full of spectacular action, explosions, epic battles and plenty of old faces, The Power of the Doctor is a glorious send-off for Whittaker as 13.

The Doctor Who finale is on BBC iPlayer now in the UK. The Daleks appear, and then the Master himself is back, meaning The Power of the Doctor is back-to-basics Doctor Who, but with add-ons and extras. Having dealt with time loops, Sea Devils and pirates in the first two of these three last specials, the Doctor is now facing her old foes the Cybermen. The Power of the Doctor (BBC One) approaches this mammoth task by rolling up its sleeves and throwing everything at it, then taking a step back and throwing some more. Not only is it Whittaker’s swansong, but it runs to the length of a feature film, at a whopping hour and a half, and it is part of the BBC’s centenary celebrations, too.

Whittaker unexpectedly regenerated into Tennant at the end of the 90-minute special The Power of the Doctor. The BBC has confirmed that the popular actor, who ...

"And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? We're giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose!" 97-year-old William Russell, who played one of the companions of the first Doctor, William Hartnell, also appeared in the story.

Despite an abundance of distractions, Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill remain the throbbing heart of the story.

[Mel (Bonnie Langford), Jo (Katy Manning) and Ian (William Russell)](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-classic-companions-return-newsupdate) return to the programme for the first time in (respectively) 35, 49 and a staggering 57 years – representing 1980s, '70s and even '60s Doctor Who. [Jo Martin’s refreshingly strident turn from recent years](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-fugitive-doctor-twist-newsupdate) and David Bradley’s endearing take on the "original" Doctor, but now [Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-classic-doctors-centenary-newsupdate). [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. [The Power of Three](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-guide/the-power-of-three/). A further fleeting but incandescent blast from the past comes near the end at the inaugural gathering of a kind of Companions Anonymous. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). Sure, he’s an obsessive weirdo and loves dressing up, but now in the middle of a blithering "Master’s Dalek Plan", he has time spare to robe himself in a mishmash of former Doctors’ garb, with accoutrements such as Doctor Two’s recorder and Doctor Five’s lapel celery. Is Sacha Dhawan playing a new Doctor, or the Master inside the Doctor’s body and mind? More significantly, Chibnall reintroduces 1980s companions [Tegan and Ace](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-ace-tegan-return-interview/) after many decades’ absence. Halfway into the tale, [Graham (Bradley Walsh)](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/bradley-walsh-graham-doctor-who-return-newsupdate) pops up inexplicably in a volcano, and Vinder (Jacob Anderson) crashes through a wormhole conveniently close to the seat of the action but sadly has little to contribute. I enjoyed how Steven Moffat developed the Master, and showed Missy (brilliant Michelle Gomez) seeking redemption, but under Chibnall, the Master has reverted to the ridiculous; his motivation unclear, his disguises daft. And let it be noted, The Power of the Doctor is the 300th story since Doctor Who began in 1963.

Old friends and foes collide to orchestrate the Thirteenth Doctor's farewell adventure – spoilers abound in this year's final Doctor Who Review…

But then, you could argue that’s not the approach a celebration of the show’s “past, present, and future” should take, and that there was never going to be a better time for any showrunner to look back upon their work, and the work of their predecessors, and indulge in a bit of a victory lap. Volcanoes are now going off all over Earth, so the Doctor and her chums pay another visit to the Master’s cyberplanet, shifting it forward to 2022 and using the power of cyber-conversion to zap all the flowing lava with cyber…ness, transforming it into metal. Yaz braves the blasts to carry her back into the TARDIS, and the Doctor murmurs “Extended fam…” before passing out. Next, they pour all of the ensuing regeneration energy back into the Master, restoring the Doctor to her old self. Underneath Bolivia, Yaz and the Doctor realise that the Daleks are planning to set off all of Earth’s volcanoes — and, too late, also realise that the Daleks know they’re here. Underneath the volcano, Ace runs into none other than Graham and his psychic paper (a welcome return for Bradley Walsh) and unleashes a stash of Nitro-9 to deal with the Daleks. After a couple of slightly weird scenes (including the Doctor insisting that Yaz be given a gun to wave around), the Master is taken to UNIT and locked up. Petersburg and goad all of the Cybermasters into shooting one another thanks again to the holo-Doctor (now resembling Jo Martin, not that that makes a lick of sense since the Doctor doesn’t have those memories). Not just any Cyberman, but a clone of Ashad, who demonstrates all of the brutality he exhibited in “Ascension of the Cybermen” as he bats aside soldiers and smashes the Master out of his cell so that he can teleport to safety. Ashad was already inside UNIT thanks to Tegan, and the Cybermen are largely left to their own devices for the rest of the story. Here, the audience are reunited with both Dorothy “Ace” McShane and Tegan Jovanka, last seen in “Survival” and “Remembrance of the Daleks,” respectively. Thirteen is everywhere and nowhere; the “real” Doctor is literally erased halfway through by the Master’s scheme, but a holographic duplicate means that Whittaker still gets to be a meaningful presence in multiple plot-threads at once, bouncing off companions old and new.

Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall bowed out with an electrifying thrill-ride of non-stop surprises.

The Fugitive Doctor (Jo Martin) made it six by swaggering in to help outwit the Master. To combat this triple threat, the Time Lord was reunited with classic companions Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Ace (Sophie Aldred). For her final battle, the Doctor faced a showdown with arch foe The Master (scenery-chewing Sacha Dhawan), who teamed up with the Daleks and Cybermen to destroy humanity and take over Earth. This was an air-punching lap of honour, topped off by its climactic regeneration scene. When the Master half-killed her, the Doctor was visited by five of her former selves: Colin Baker, Peter Davison, Paul McGann, Sylvester McCoy and David Bradley as William Hartnell. “Welcome to the end of your existence.” Well, this phase of it anyway.

Chris Chibnall writes Jodie Whittaker one exhilarating exit episode.

The Power of the Doctor may not have been the perfect ending, but it’s still a fitting tribute to a great Doctor. And there are genuine laugh-out-loud scenes, usually involving Sacha Dhawan as the Master (he’s very good at playing the lunatic) and episodes of real poignancy, such as when some of the Doctor’s ex-companions get together to talk about their old friend. Chibnall’s tenure brought in new and fascinating storylines that spoke to real-world political and societal issues and told stories that not only hadn’t been seen in Doctor Who but also on mainstream television in general. Some potentially enthralling plotlines, such as The Master’s face showing up on some of the world’s most famous paintings (including The Scream and Girl with a Pearl Earring) or Rasputin mesmerising people in Tsar Nicholas’ 1916 Russian palace, are never properly developed – somehow there just isn’t time, for this or for real suspense or dread to build. With a feature-length running time, it marked the departure of both [Jodie Whittaker](/showbiz/ncuti-gatwa-jodie-whittaker-doctor-who-british-david-tennant-russell-t-davies-b1033052.html) as the Doctor and writer Chris Chibnall after three series – and audiences were primed for jam-packed action and surprises. A frenetic opening, and that energy didn’t let up for the entire episode; though the pacing ultimately became this finale’s biggest downfall.

By Lizo Mzimba · Warning: This article contains spoilers · David Tennant has made a surprise appearance in Jodie Whittaker's final Doctor Who story. · Whittaker ...

So that just felt like it was a bit of a no-brainer." "But actually we've gone for something that's sort of the same but different. Once you've enjoyed this one for a little while longer." "It felt in a way that the pressure was off. "Doctor Who runs through my life, as if through a stick of rock really. "And one of those is sadness and regret.

First female lead bows out with an unexpected end in a cameo-laden special as part of BBC centenary celebrations.

Tennant, Tate and Cribbins had been seen filming on locations in London and Bristol, [with Yasmin Finney](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/may/17/yasmin-finney-rose-tyler-trans-doctor-who-russell-t-davies-david-tennant-pass-notes) and Neil Patrick Harris joining the cast. [Tennant has been announced to feature](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/may/15/david-tennant-catherine-tate-return-doctor-who-2023) in three episodes alongside returning companions Catherine Tate and the late Bernard Cribbins for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary next year. Russell starred in the very first episode of Doctor Who in 1963 as Ian Chesterton, one of the teachers whisked away into the Tardis for a life of adventures in time and space as a companion to Hartnell’s Doctor. He cited casting the first woman in the role and “the team of writers and directors who came onboard from all sorts of different heritages and backgrounds and then told their stories. Doctor Who is set to return next year with the creator of critically acclaimed It’s a Sin, Russell T Davies, back at the helm. [The Curse of Fatal Death](https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Curse_of_Fatal_Death_(TV_story)), Whittaker was the first woman to play the role full-time. Davies had led the revival of Doctor Who from 2005 to 2009. She said that she has kept her sonic screwdriver, and used to take her costume home with her after filming. Now we get to sit back and enjoy it as the fans that we can be, knowing whatever is to come, we were once a part of that.” Speaking of her position in the history of the show, she said: “You are a tiny drop in the ocean of Doctor Who, and you’ve got to tread lightly and earn your place. During the course of her time on the show, episodes have focused on the [US civil rights activist Rosa Parks](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/oct/21/doctor-who-recap-series-37-episode-3-rosa), the [partition of India](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/nov/11/doctor-who-recap-series-37-episode-six-demons-of-the-punjab), the [treatment of women in English witch trials](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/nov/25/doctor-who-recap-series-37-episode-8-the-witchfinders) and have explored [mental health issues](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/feb/09/doctor-who-recap-series-38-episode-seven-can-you-hear-me), as well as providing a steady diet of alien threats for the Doctor to battle. Ncuti will be extraordinary, and he will bring an audience that we haven’t reached, and his performance will be so magical.

The centenary special — and Whittaker's swansong — was a busy, uneven hour and a half of wibbly-wobbly plot nonsense. Doctor Who - The Power of the Doctor ...

Here’s hoping that the return of David Tennant, along with the return of showrunner Russell T Davies and new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, can lead the show into a brighter future. Alas, it amounted to little more than the sight of the Master wearing a mishmash of past Doctor outfits. But the most egregious of missed opportunities is the lack of romantic pay off between the Doctor and companion Yaz (Mandip Gill). As a BBC centenary special, it was steeped in nostalgia. [Jodie Whittaker](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-chris-chibnall-interview-new-series-378761?ico=in-line_link) began her era of [Doctor Who](https://inews.co.uk/news/entertainment/ncuti-gatwa-doctor-who-new-actor-casting-save-show-1617755) by making history as the first ever woman Doctor. Was there a logical reason why he was disguised as Rasputin in Nicholas II’s Russia?

Let's delve into the many, many nods back to Doctor Who's past in Jodie Whittaker's final episode. Spoilers!

(Conversely, in “The End of Time,” the Master decided to copy himself into the bodies of more-or-less everyone who wasn’t the Doctor…) - While the other aspects of the Doctor are content to appear in Time Lord robes, the Eighth Doctor insists on retaining a less formal outfit. It suited him so well when it made its debut in “The Night of the Doctor.” As Potter put it when discussing the blooming tree outside his window, “I see it is the whitest, frothiest, blossomest blossom that there ever could be, and I can see it. Melanie Bush apparently made her way back to 21st century Earth somehow after departing the TARDIS in the company of mercenary Sabalom Glitz. In fact, Ace infamously set about one with a baseball bat (much like the one she wields here) in “Remembrance of the Daleks” after it made the fatal mistake of describing her as “small.” - Goatees and beards in general have been a key look for many of the Master’s regenerations. Having run out of lives, a decayed Master (Peter Pratt/Geoffrey Beevers) was forever seeking a way to steal - Upon arriving at UNIT, the Master reels off a litany of jibes that double as easter eggs. - Before we even see the Master’s face, a big clue as to his identity can be heard when the royal messenger knocks four times. Her debut appearance in “Logopolis” marked what should have been her first day on the job, leading to a running gag about the Doctor’s inability to reach Heathrow Airport. - Ace and Graham make liberal use of upgraded Nitro-9, a homemade explosive Ace created when younger.

With David Tennant and Catherine Tate reprising their roles for the 60th anniversary, it has been confirmed that they will appear in three special episodes, ...

We’re giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose!” With David Tennant and Catherine Tate reprising their roles for the 60th anniversary, it has been confirmed that they will appear in three special episodes, set to air in November 2023. And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble?

Unpacking the Centenary special, from classic Doctors to Yaz's bittersweet farewell and the Thirteenth Doctor's regeneration.

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. Was it a perfect end to the Thirteenth Doctor's era? [Sci-Fi](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/) coverage or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) to see what's on tonight. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). or more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). but did it live up to our lofty expectations? [Dan (John Bishop)](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-dan-exit-john-bishop-newsupdate/) given satisfying send-offs? [classic Doctors](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-classic-doctors-centenary-newsupdate/) (Morgan was particularly excited by the return of Paul McGann, as you'll see) to the [revisiting of old companions](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-classic-companions-return-newsupdate/) beyond just [Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Ace (Sophie Aldred)](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-ace-tegan-return-interview/). But beyond the festivities to mark 100 years of the BBC, how did this feature-length episode fare as a capper to Chris Chibnall's tenure as showrunner? [RadioTimes.com](http://RadioTimes.com)) and Huw Fullerton (Commissioning Editor, Radio Times magazine) unpack all – well, not quite all – 90 minutes of [The Power of the Doctor](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-power-of-the-doctor-review/). [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/)) [Doctor Who](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-special-release-date/)'s centenary special – the final episode to feature Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor – is finally out there...

Previous incarnations of the Time Lord, namely the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth Doctors, played by Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul ...

The BBC has confirmed that David Tennant, who previously played the role between 2005 and 2010, has officially returned as the 14th Doctor. A feature-length programme aired on Sunday evening (October 23), titled The Power Of The Doctor, brought an end to her time in the sci-fi series as the 13th iteration of the character. Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall also wrote and created the ITV drama. Fans were left shocked at the scenes, but also pointed out how Durdle Door will now go down as an iconic setting from the sci-fi series. An iconic Dorset landmark will go down in Doctor Who folklore after it was the setting of Jodie Whittaker's final appearance as Doctor Who. In her last words, she said: “The blossomiest blossom.

Doctor Who fans have been left confused as David Tennant appeared as Jodie Whittaker's replacement ahead of next year's 60th anniversary special episodes ...

This character, played by Colin Baker in a recent Big Finish audio drama, is believed to be a future version of the Doctor who wears the faces of former incarnations. [Click here](https://data.reachplc.com/221025222795854) to subscribe to the South West TV Talk newsletter, bringing you the hottest showbiz news, gossip, and features from across the West Country every week. During the story, time begins to move backwards, turning K-9 into a pile of components and squeezing the Doctor through his previous incarnations. As yet, there is no known date for the start of series 14, other than beyond November 2023. This allowed the Doctor to forcibly regenerate into the Master. It is possible this process continued to affect the Doctor as she regenerated. Jon Pertwee's Third Doctor and Patrick Troughton's Second Doctor are both depicted as part of that journey before stopping at William Hartnell's First Doctor. He returned in 2013 for the 50th anniversary and was recently subject to a media report that he would be back... [Doctor Who](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/all-about/doctor-who) fans endured a rollercoaster ride of emotion on Sunday evening as BBC centenary special episode aired on BBC One. Tennant rose to fame for playing the Tenth Doctor between 2005 and 2010. PlymouthLive reported in January that he would play the 'next Doctor' and would not be returning as Doctors normally do, extracted from their own timestream and deposited back with no memories when the ordeal is over. Predictably, one of his first words was "What?"

It's not the only surprise that the show has coming up, according to showrunner, Russell T Davies. "If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, ...

Classic Doctor Who streams exclusively on [BritBox](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=127X991730&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.britbox.co.uk%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalspy.com%2Ftv%2Fa41746448%2Fdoctor-who-trailer-air-date%2F) in the UK. Doctor Who airs on BBC One in the UK. "And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? The path to Ncuti's Fifteenth Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger, and fun! We're giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose!" [Ncuti Gatwa](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a41633927/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-ncuti-gatwa-audience/)'s first episode as the Doctor will air in a trailer.

The Power of the Doctor ended on a surprising note, as an old face reappeared.

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. Departing series boss Chris Chibnall had previously hinted at a jaw-dropping ending to The Power of the Doctor. [Sci-Fi](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/) coverage or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) to see what's on tonight. Instead, they were greeted by a more familiar face, with the Doctor once again being played by David Tennant. [start filming on the series in November](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/ncuti-gatwa-doctor-who-filming-newsupdate/). WHAT?!" With a smile on her face, Thirteen delivered her sign-off: "That's the only sad thing... Right then, Doctor whoever I'm about to be – tag, you're it!" [The Day of the Doctor](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-guide/the-day-of-the-doctor/), was heavily implied to be a future Doctor who had taken on a form similar to that of his previous fourth incarnation. [Gatwa would be "the next Doctor Who"](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-david-tennant-ncuti-gatwa-newsupdate/) when pressed on the matter in an interview with [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/david-tennant-my-dad-doctor-who-and-the-perils-of-playing-a-good-nazi-m26t2k7tj) earlier this month. [Doctor Who](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-special-release-date/) special [The Power of the Doctor](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-power-of-the-doctor-review/), but the feature-length episode's final scenes featured one of the biggest left-turns in the show's long history. [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/))

Doctor Who boss Chris Chibnall breaks down the secret reunion scene involving some of the past companions including Bradley Walsh and Bonnie Langford.

Classic Doctor Who streams exclusively on [BritBox](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=127X991730&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.britbox.co.uk%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalspy.com%2Ftv%2Fa41745701%2Fdoctor-who-chris-chibnall-companion-reunion-scene%2F) in the UK. Doctor Who airs on BBC One in the UK. [Doctor Who](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a41722073/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-scared-flux/) showrunner Chris Chibnall has opened up about the companion reunion scene in tonight's (October 23) special. "It was one of those things where I didn't tell anybody. Also returning were Sophie Aldred and Janet Fielding, who reprised their roles as Ace and Tegan for the centenary special. Whittaker, who was present for the scene, said "it was so emotional" as these people "paved the way" for the rest of them.

It has been confirmed Tennant will become the 14th incarnation with Catherine Tate reprising her role as his former companion Donna Noble for three special ...

"And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? We're giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose." Following Sunday's 90-minute special, the BBC confirmed Tennant will become the 14th incarnation with Catherine Tate reprising her role as his former companion Donna Noble for three special episodes set to air in November 2023.

Doctor Who's final Jodie Whittaker episode fails #Thasmin by brushing past the Doctor and Yaz's queer romance.

Classic Doctor Who streams exclusively on [BritBox](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=127X991730&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.britbox.co.uk%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalspy.com%2Ftv%2Fa41721143%2Fdoctor-who-final-episode-lgbtq-thasmin%2F) in the UK. To do anything less is a disservice to both of these characters and also the show's considerable LGBTQ+ fanbase. Doctor Who will return to BBC One next year in the UK. "You can’t keep it going for that long because there's always planets to save or monsters to deal with, and all of that kind of stuff." That's all well and good, but the problem here is that there isn't really much of a love story whatsoever. That's something the Doctor usually has in spades, but here, we needed more time to develop #Thasmin's relationship and to finally centre queerness fully in what's long been a queer show. And this stings, even more, when you consider how long it took for #Thasmin to even be acknowledged in the first place. It's the kind of wave you might give to a mate before you go off for the summer holidays. [Doctor Who](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a38438023/doctor-who-season-14-release-date-bbc/): The Power of the Doctor spoilers follow. [Doctor Who](https://www.digitalspy.com/doctor-who/) is intrinsically queer, and that was true long before John Barrowman's Jack Harkness or [Pearl Mackie's Bill Potts](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a38131466/pearl-mackie-doctor-who-the-long-call/) arrived on the scene. Then afterwards, the Doctor simply drops Yaz off and waves at her from a distance as she enters the TARDIS, ready to start her new life as someone else. [an impressive flip on the 'Bury Your Gays' trope in season twelve's Praxeus](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a30727549/doctor-who-praxeus-writers-gay-lgbtq-queer/).

Following the return of David Tennant as Jodie Whittaker's Doctor Who replacement, fans have been left itching for more of the popular BBC series.

"And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble (Catherine Tate)? It was revealed yesterday (23 October) the series will return in 2023 for three episodes with Tennant and former Who companion, Catherine Tate, for a three episode run, before fans will meet Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor. After her regeneration scene, fans were shocked to see her transform into David Tennant - who is officially being referred to as the Fourteenth Doctor, reports

Season 5, which saw Matt Smith take over from David Tennant in the TARDIS, came in second place with 12 per cent, while the very first season of the revival era ...

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Doctor Who's BBC centenary special delivered quite the twist as Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor regenerated into none other than David Tennant.

As Russell T Davies says: "You’ll find out in 2023, but it’s an absolute joy to welcome Yasmin to the Doctor Who set. But what does it mean for the Fourteenth Doctor, Donna Noble and new Who star Ncuti Gatwa? Or a dream, or a trick, or a flashback. And showrunner Russell T Davies has promised that "the path to Ncuti’s Fifteenth Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun!" Why?" "How?

The real Rasputin, also known as “the mad monk”, was a mystic and holy man who befriended the family of Tsar Nicholas II, gaining a great deal of influence over ...

There was even a brief window of time when “The Power of the Doctor” might not have been Rasputin’s first Doctor Who appearance on screen- and as we’ve already mentioned, this story would have seen Rasputin revealed to be a rogue Time Lord in disguise. The Third Doctor encounters Rasputin a good deal later down the timestream in the novel, The Wages of Sin, by David A. [“The Time Meddler”](https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Time_Meddler_(TV_story))). (To be clear, this joke was written before the author had actually seen “The Power of the Doctor” – that’s how obvious it is that he’s One priest, named Iliodor, was part of a group of figures who tried to drive a wedge between Rasputin and the royal family. In this story, the Doctor’s companion Jo Grant meets Rasputin and finds him to be a pretty sound bloke, but to protect the time stream Liz Shaw still gives him Prince Felix’s dinner invitation anyway. Only a few years after that, one of his followers waited outside Rasputin’s home and stabbed him in the stomach. He was accused of spreading heresy, and was denounced by the local clergy. [The Power of the Doctor](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-the-power-of-the-doctor-review/)”, you can’t accuse it of not having enough ideas. It’s the kind of reputation that gets a person enemies, and the intrigue around Rasputin soon grew dangerous. Here's who the real-life Rasputin was, and his previous adventures in the Whoniverse. Others suspected he was a con-man who’d talked himself into the highest halls of power.

In a 90-minute special episode called The Power of the Doctor, the 13th Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) regenerated after absorbing a powerful blast from a ball of ...

[click here.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/45602772) [Ncuti Gatwa will take over](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/61371054) from David as the 15th Doctor. [10th version of The Doctor](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/25004050) between 2005 and 2010. [special episode](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/61139697) was filled with characters from the Doctor's past including the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth Doctors, played by Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann. [special episode of Doctor Who](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/61139697) last night! In a 90-minute special episode called The Power of the Doctor, the 13th Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) regenerated after absorbing a powerful blast from a ball of energy.

At the end of its 39th season, it's become clear the Time Lord's world, despite always regenerating, has become static and small.

In the past 17 years, the mythology of Who has become, if anything, even more arcane and far more self-referential and confusing. If Doctor Who wants to keep people engaged enough to make it to its 70th anniversary, it needs to remind people why they should care. [lined up](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61371123) Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa to play the Time Lord (after David Tennant [returns to the role](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/10/surprise-doctor-who-reveals-two-history-making-leads-for-2023) for a brief stint). With ratings on the slide and online buzz seemingly at an all-time low, it’s clear that the new generation of fans who discovered the show during its revival are getting bored of what was once fresh and exciting. The show’s next series—its 14th since the revival and 40th overall—is slated to have Russell T. This isn’t to say Whittaker wasn’t a compelling Doctor but rather that in the nearly two decades since the show was rebooted in 2005, its tricks have gotten old.

Iconic Dorset beauty spot, Durdle Door, featured in the BBC's special episode of Doctor Who on Sunday night.

POSSIBLY VERY NERDY DOCTOR WHO CONTINUITY POINT: Just before she regenerated on Durdle Door, the Doctor said she was going to ‘take in one last sunrise’. Why then, was she facing west? Showrunner Chris Chibnall is also set to leave the programme, to be replaced by Davies, who was behind the 2005 revival of the show. [Durdle Door revealed as the most Instagrammable beach in the UK](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/20110874.durdle-door-revealed-instagrammable-beach-uk/) [Durdle Door: What was its past and what is its future?](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19333778.durdle-door-past-future/) [The true impact of visitors to Durdle Door](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19139353.heart-breaking-impact-visitors-durdle-door/) Whittaker’s last venture as the Doctor was loaded with drama as it saw her fight for her existence against some of her deadliest enemies: The Master, the Daleks and the Cybermen. Ncuti Gatwa will then take control of the Tardis as the 15th Doctor, with his first episode due to air over the festive period in 2023.

Reviews of Sunday's finale were broadly positive, although some said too much was packed into the episode.

He added: "Despite an abundance of distractions, Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill remain the throbbing heart of the story, as the Doctor and Yaz breeze through a rollicking adventure but must prepare for a sorrowful parting... This was frightening fun in the show's best traditions." "It is a great send-off for Whittaker, focused and full of feeling, which makes this an apt welcome for Gatwa, too." but the scripts have often let her down a little," she said. "Considering this is a super-long episode, it trots along at a decent speed and the pace rarely dips. It confuses. "Moments where what's happening, however intergalactic, however epoch-hopping, however sassy, has time to register. It confounds. It surprises. Only the 'present' part of the equation suffered. "[The episode] reminded us that actually you need one or two dull bits for drama to be dramatic," he said. The frenetic story threw in so many playful bells and fan-pleasing whistles, it became nonsensical, as if Chibnall painted himself into a plotting corner and didn't know how to escape."