Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill return to Doctor Who for new audio series
The Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz are back!
In major news for fans of Big Finish's Doctor Who audio adventures, it has been confirmed that Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill will be starring in a brand new series of audio dramas, their first time back in their roles as the Doctor and Yaz since they left the show.
The Thirteenth Doctor Audio Adventures are available to pre-order now from bigfinish.com, and they will be released from July 2025.
They will see the Doctor and Yaz going on a new set of adventures through time and space, with Whittaker saying she's "over the moon" to be returning to the role.
She said in a statement: "I’m over the moon to be joining Big Finish for more adventures in the TARDIS. Recording the Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz is a really lovely thing to revisit.
"One of the things Mandip and I used to love on Doctor Who was getting in, doing a new episode and meeting a brand new cast.
"I just can’t wait to step back into the boots, pull on the coat and get cracking. One thing’s for sure: it’s going to be brilliant."
Gill added: "Doctor Who has been a huge part of my career and personal life, and I am looking forward to seeing how I can further enrich my character through this exhilarating series.
"To be able to work with Jodie again is a dream come true, we have such a special friendship, I’m sure the recordings will be filled with laughter."
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Whittaker and Gill were last seen on screen together as the Doctor and Yaz in 2022's The Power of the Doctor.
Whittaker will now join a host of Doctors who have made the transition from TV to audio, a line-up which also includes Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Jo Martin, David Bradley and John Hurt.
Martin's Big Finish debut, which will be heard in Once and Future: Coda – The Final Act, was announced just earlier this week, and will be released in early 2025.
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Big Finish’s chairman, Jason Haigh-Ellery, said: "This year, Big Finish is celebrating its 25th anniversary of producing full-cast Doctor Who audio drama – so, when we were granted the licence to create new stories set during the Thirteenth Doctor’s era, we immediately set to work.
"I am delighted that the inimitable Jodie and Mandip have decided to return to their roles with us, and I’m excited to welcome them to Big Finish.
"Alongside our two other forthcoming series for the Fugitive Doctor (played by Jo Martin) and the Master (played by Sacha Dhawan), 2025 has never looked brighter for the Thirteenth Doctor and her fam."
Big Finish creative director Nicholas Briggs added: "Jodie and Mandip were so welcoming to me when I worked on set with them in the TV show, so I’m looking forward to repaying the compliment. They’re lovely people and they’re full of enthusiasm for this project."
Doctor Who will return at Christmas on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Previous seasons are available to stream on BBC iPlayer with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here.
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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.
