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Archie Panjabi as the Rani in Doctor Who with a green RT Exclusive badge in the bottom right corner

Doctor Who's Archie Panjabi reveals how she pays homage to classic Rani star Kate O'Mara

The Doctor and Belinda sitting in a futuristic blue-tinged arena with both their arms raised in the air in joy and cheering.

Doctor Who Interstellar Song Contest 7-day ratings confirmed

Anita Dobson as Mrs Flood in Doctor Who in a black and white outfit

Doctor Who's Anita Dobson explains how Mrs Flood is different to Archie Panjabi's Rani

Millie Gibson, Ruth Madeley, and Sam Lawton in Doctor Who episode Wish World. The trio are shown in a dramatic nighttime plaza, lit by streetlights and backed by glowing posters. Gibson stands in the center wearing a denim jacket over a red zip-up top, while Madeley, seated in a wheelchair, wears a cream corduroy jacket. Lawton sits beside them in a khaki parka, all three looking upward with tense expressions. A green “RT EXCLUSIVE” label is in the bottom right corner.

Doctor Who's Millie Gibson teases classic villain's terrifying arrival – and the Doctor’s biggest battle

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps as Poppy in Doctor Who episode Wish World

Doctor Who overnight ratings revealed for Wish World

A split image. On the left David Tennant poses on the red carpet for the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards With P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England. On the right, Pedro Pascal smiles in a black vest during the "Eddington" photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025 in Cannes, France.

David Tennant reveals he wanted Fantastic Four role before Pedro Pascal got the part

The Cast of Doctor Who – The Lost Stories: Alixion poses for a photo, including from left to right, Beverly Longhurst, Jon Edgley Bond, Sylvester McCoy, Shri Patel, Sophie Aldred, Mathew McQuinn, against a red background.

Doctor Who story that went unmade after show's cancellation will finally see light of day

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Millie Gibson, Ruth Madeley, and Sam Lawton in Doctor Who episode Wish World. The trio are shown in a dramatic nighttime plaza, lit by streetlights and backed by glowing posters. Gibson stands in the center wearing a denim jacket over a red zip-up top, while Madeley, seated in a wheelchair, wears a cream corduroy jacket. Lawton sits beside them in a khaki parka, all three looking upward with tense expressions.

Doctor Who: Wish World cast

Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor in Doctor Who, wearing a blue suit and bowler hat

Doctor Who airs fan-favourite character return – but what could it mean?

Doctor Who's Jonah Hauer-King as Conrad Clark, Archie Panjabi as the Rani, and Anita Dobson as Mrs Flood in Doctor Who episode Wish World

Doctor Who confirms another returning classic villain – major twist explained

Varada Sethu and Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who. The two actors appear mid-scene in a warmly lit, retro-style room. Sethu wears a light blue dressing gown with yellow piping, looking tense and alert. Gatwa, in a sharp navy pinstripe suit, leans forward in alarm, one hand braced on the table in front of him. Behind them are vintage furnishings, including a rotary phone, a shelf of matching teacups, and a yellow-toned lamp casting a soft glow.

Doctor Who – Wish World ending explained: What is the Rani's plan?

Doctor Who's Millie Gibson in 73 Yards, pushing on the TARDIS door with a green label in the bottom right corner reading: "RT Exclusive"

Doctor Who answers 73 Yards mystery – Millie Gibson explains surprise episode link

Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor in Doctor Who, wearing a blue suit, leaning on a table and looking at the camera

Is Ncuti Gatwa leaving Doctor Who? Speculation about series' future explained

Doctor Who story guides

William Hartnell 1963–1966

William Hartnell 1963–1966 — BBC

Jon Pertwee 1970–1974

Jon Pertwee 1970–1974

Peter Davison 1982–1984

Peter Davison 1982–1984

Sylvester McCoy 1987–1989

Sylvester McCoy 1987–1989

Christopher Eccleston 2005

Christopher Eccleston 2005 — BBC

Matt Smith 2010–2013

Matt Smith 2010–2013

Jodie Whittaker 2018–2022

Jodie Whittaker 2018–2022 — BBC Studios/Ben Blackall

Ncuti Gatwa 2023–

Ncuti Gatwa 2023– — BBC Studios/Yoshitaka Kono

Patrick Troughton 1966-1969

Patrick Troughton 1966-1969

Tom Baker 1974–1981

Tom Baker 1974–1981 — BBC

Colin Baker 1984–1986

Colin Baker 1984–1986

Paul McGann 1996

Paul McGann 1996

David Tennant 2005–2010

David Tennant 2005–2010

Peter Capaldi 2014–2017

Peter Capaldi 2014–2017

David Tennant 2023

David Tennant 2023 — BBC