Doctor Who's returning cast meet major Susan Twist character in new look at finale
Susan Triad and the Doctor finally come face to face in the two-part season finale.
With appearances going all the way back to last year's Wild Blue Yonder, it's fair to say the mystery surrounding actress Susan Twist's multiple characters has been one of the most gripping for fans in this season of Doctor Who.
Now, that mystery is set to come to a head, with images from next week's penultimate episode, The Legend of Ruby Sunday, showing the Doctor coming face to face with her new, central character, Susan Triad.
In one of the new images, Susan Triad is seen making a presentation of S Triad technology, while another image sees her shaking hands with Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor, while Bonnie Langford's Mel stands behind him.
Another image sees Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday meeting Yasmin Finney's Rose Noble for the first time, with Jemma Redgrave's Kate Lethbridge Stewart in the background, while another sees the Doctor pointing his sonic screwdriver, with Lenny Rush's Morris and Alexander Devrient's Colonel Ibrahim watching on.
The Legend of Ruby Sunday will form the first part of a two-episode finale, with the subsequent episode, Empire of Death, rounding out this season. The next episode to air will then be the Steven Moffat-penned Christmas special, Joy to the World.
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The synopsis for The Legend of Ruby Sunday says: "The Doctor and UNIT investigate Ruby's past. But as the Time Window reveals horrifying secrets from Christmas Eve, the mysterious Triad Technology unleash the greatest evil of all."
Showrunner Russell T Davies has teased that fans "will be screaming" when they see the finale, which he has also dubbed "the most devastating finale".
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He said: "I have to say, we are dropping these episodes at midnight, and if ever you’re going to stay up until midnight with a bottle of cider or a box of chocolates and sit there and watch Doctor Who, I would recommend it for that one – because you will be screaming."
Davies has also teased that The Legend of Ruby Sunday will reveal "Ruby Sunday's most precious secret". But just what will that be...?
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
