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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jacob Stolworthy

Doctor Who series 12 trailer: Jodie Whittaker returns alongside surprise guest stars

The first trailer for the new series of Doctor Who has been released .

Jodie Whittaker will return as the Time Lord in the 12th series that’ll feature guest performances from Robert Glenister and ER actor Goran Visnjic.

The new trailer coincides with the beloved show’s 56th anniversary.

Series 12 will be the second outing for Whittaker, who became the first woman to play the role in 2017. She’ll be joined once again by companions Yaz (Mandip Gil), Ryan (Tosin Cole) and Graham (Bradley Walsh).

Whittaker’s debut helped the long-running BBC show to score its best ratings in over a decade.

Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall, who oversees the series, said the forthcoming run will feature the “biggest episode” in the show’s history.

Stephen Fry and Lenny Henry are set to appear in guest roles.

Doctor Who returns to BBC One in 2020.

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