Doctor Who teases Ncuti gatwa’s first scenes, and Catherine Tate returns in an intense first look trailer

DOCTOR WHO fans: Be prepared for intrigue and danger as David Tennant’s triumphant return to the series.

After Doctor Who: The Power Of The Doctor, Jodie Whittaker’s exit from her role of the Thirteenth time traveller was a heartbreaking moment for viewers.

David Tennant made a shock comeback on Doctor Who

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David Tennant shocked Doctor Who by making a surprise returnCredit to BBC
Ncuti Gatwa will become Fifteen after David Tennant's return run

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After David Tennant’s return, Ncuti Gatwa becomes FifteenCredit: BBC

But, soon, their sadness turned to shock as it became clear that she had regenerated and was back in the Tenth Doctor (aka Tennant), rather than becoming someone else.

The bait-and-switch moment arrived months after it was confirmed that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will be The Doctor – however at no point did they tell us what regeneration number they would be.

Ncuti won’t be Fourteen. Instead, they’ll be Fifteen.

As the episode wound to a close, viewers were treated to a brief first look of what’s to come – with excited fans seeing the return of Catherine Tate as Donna Noble, Ten’s previous companion.

Donna received a “fate worse than death”She accidentally absorbed too many Tardis energy and it temporarily transformed her into a Doctor. Her human body couldn’t support it.

Ten chose to let her go rather than die. She erased her memories so she would never know the incredible things she had accomplished in her life.

Although the clip was short, it packs a powerful punch. Neil Patrick Harris appears as one of The Doctor’s new villains.

Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney also briefly appeared as the mysterious Rose – a role that has caused a lot of fan theories thanks to her name being the same as Billie Piper’s adored character from the original Tennant and Christopher Eccleston years.

Finally, we see Ncuti Gatta taking over the role. He looks confused and puzzled, his face looking puzzled. “Will someone tell me what the hell is going on here?”

After a series of special episodes featuring Tennant, his first appearance will be in November 2023.

Ncuti will be making his debut as Doctor in the holiday special, it has been confirmed.

This special comes just in time for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the juggernaut sci fi series.

Speaking about what lies ahead, showrunner Russell T 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 Fifteenth Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun! It is connected to the return Donna Noble, the beautiful Donna Noble. How, what, why? We’re giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose!”

Doctor Who: The Power Of The Doctor can be viewed now on BBC iPlayer

Donna Noble is somehow back in the Doctor's life - but how and why?

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Donna Noble is somehow back in Doctor’s life. But how and why?Credit to BBC
Jodie Whittaker has made her final bow as Doctor Who

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Jodie Whittaker is done as Doctor Who.Credit: BBC

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