Doctor Who to return on 12 April
BBC confirms return date
The new season of Doctor Who will launch Saturday 12 April on BBC One and iPlayer.
The news was confirmed in a “low key” trailer which dropped on BBC iPlayer during a live broadcast of a Rugby match.
Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE will be joining Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor for a thrilling and frightening adventure in the upcoming second season of Doctor Who.
Russell T Davies, Showrunner says: “We always want guest actors on Doctor Who to have fun, but Rose takes it to a whole new level. She storms in with an astonishing performance of terror, anger and bravery in one of the most frightening episodes we’ve ever made.”
Rose Ayling-Ellis, says: “I loved Doctor Who when I was growing up, so being cast in the show was a dream come true. My inner child is ecstatic with excitement! Working with Russell and filming alongside the talented cast and crew has been an incredible experience. Ncuti is a wonderful Doctor, and I can’t wait for audiences to see what we have created together.”
The series streams on Disney Plus in other countries.
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