Doctor Who: Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney joins cast as Rose for 60th anniversary

Peter Capaldi has gone viral after fans 'spotted' him everywhere from Scotland's lochs and Sydney Opera House to Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong.

Netflix actress, will star in Doctor Who as the Time Lord’s accomplice for the next series of Doctor Who which will air in 2023 for the 60th anniversary of the show. At just 18 years old she will be joining the new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, for the new series of BBC’s reboot of the sci-fi programme.She rose to fame starring on Netflix’s Heartstoppers, as Elle Argent.Yasmin will star as Rose, reprising Billie Piper’s role, from when the popular actress starred alongside Christopher Eccleston and David Tenant.Russell T Davis brought the show back in 2005 and has returned as the next showrunner.

There’s a new Rose Tyler in town!

Doctor Who fans went wild on Monday night as it was announced that Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney is joining the BBC show as Rose. Yasmin, 18, has soared to fame recently for her role as Elle Argent in hit Netflix series Heartstopper. And now the talented actress is joining Doctor Who as Rose with her scenes set to air in 2023 to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary.Talking about joining the iconic BBC series, Yasmin said: "If anyone would have told 8 year old Yasmin that one day she’d be part of this iconic show, I would have never in a million years believed them.

Netflix’s Heartstoppers breakout Yasmin Finney is to play Rose in the next Doctor Who as the show continues to drip-feed cast for Russell T Davies’ 14th season.

Sasha Urban editorYasmin Finney is joining the cast of “Doctor Who” in the role of the Doctor’s companion Rose Tyler, BBC announced Monday. Her role will debut in 2023, coinciding with the show’s 60th anniversary.“Life on ‘Doctor Who’ gets brighter and wilder, how can there be another Rose?” said “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies in a statement.

Doctor Who fans have now not only found out who the new Time Lord in the last week but they've also been treated to the news that two favourites are set to make a huge return.

The Doctor is in! Make that Doctors since Doctor Who season 14 seems to be jam-packed with new and familiar faces — including former star David Tennant.

DOCTOR Who favourite David Tennant is returning to play the time lord alongside his former companion, played by Catherine Tate. The Scotsman was the doctor on the BBC sci-fi series from 2005 to 2010 and will now come back to star in a 60th anniversary special next year.

There’s even more exciting Doctor Who news!

J. Kim Murphy David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning to “Doctor Who,” reuniting for new scenes that will coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary celebrations in 2023.Tennant and Tate will reprise their respective roles of the 10th Doctor and companion Donna Noble. The pair’s tenure on the series spanned from 2005 to 2010.

Doctor Who fans went wild on Sunday night as it was announced that David Tennant and Catherine Tate will return in 2023. David, 51, who played the 10th Doctor, and Catherine, 52, who played Donna Noble, are filming scenes that will air next year to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary celebrations. It comes after it was announced that Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker as the next Doctor.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate are to return to next season’s Doctor Who, as anticipation grows for Russell T Davies’ retaking of the reins.

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker will be killed off later this year and turn into David Tennant.The actor will sensationally reprise his role for one story where he will be reunited with old companion Donna Noble played by Catherine Tate.But after just one episode, his time will be up and he will regenerate into the new Doctor being portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa.A source said: "This is the first time this has ever happened in the show’s history. It marks its 60th birthday next year and what better way to celebrate."Jodie is bowing out as the BBC show’s ever female Time Lord later this year.The Thirteenth Doctor will meet her match going up against The Daleks, The Cybermen and The Master.However, when she regenerates, she will change back into Tennant who has been voted fans’ favourite Doc of all time.The Scots actor was The Tenth Doctor from 2005 until 2010.But now in a dramatic twist, he will also become The Fourteenth Doctor.And when he changes his face, Sex Education star Ncuti will be The Fifteenth Doctor.New showrunner Russell T Davies teased about Tennant and Tate’s return: "They’re back!"And it looks impossible - first, we announce a new Doctor, and then an old Doctor, along with the wonderful Donna, what on earth is happening?"Maybe this is a missing story.

New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has revealed he plans to use his acting success to build a school in Rwanda.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased Ncuti Gatwa's run as the Time Lord will be 'immense'.

BBC as Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who replacement, putting an end to speculation from fans of the hit sci-fi series. The 29-year-old actor, who is best known for his performance in Sex Education as Eric Effiong, has since taken to social media to thank the show's previous stars for their "support", revealing he's been left "speechless".Now, Ncuti has revealed that he spoke to current and previous incarnations of the Doctor, Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant.He did so while in attendance at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, where he was nominated for Male Performance in a Comedy Programme for his role as Eric in Sex Education.Taking to Instagram yesterday, Ncuti heaped praise on his predecessors as he thanked them for their advice at the event.In view of his 2.7 million followers, Ncuti penned: “The Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker and Mr David Tennant for your beautiful words of support and encouragement on BAFTA day.“I was absolutely c***ing my pants and honestly speaking to you two was priceless.”He went on: “The Doctor Who fam: Russell, all the producers and the wonderful fans have been so gracious and welcoming. I am stunned and speechless at the support.”Ncuti added a series of pictures of himself at the BAFTA event and prefaced his acknowledgement for the fellow actors by warning fans his caption would be “cringe”.He said: “There are a lot of thank you’s in this caption so please excuse the cringe.“But mans feeling hella grateful at the moment… (sic)“Thank you @bafta for continually supporting and recognising the @sexeducation family and myself.

Ncuti Gatwa has been announced as Jodie Whitaker's replacement for the new season of Doctor Who.

BBC series Doctor Who and Sherlock.The science fiction pro has opened up about the “stressful” time he experienced while working on the popular shows, even sharing the advice he gave to the BBC when he exited Doctor Who. Steven, 60, was showrunner of Doctor Who between 2009 and 2017, creating the series which featured Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor.He took over from legendary screenwriter and showrunner Russell T Davies, who revived the historic British sci-fi show in 2004.While helming the hugely popular time-travelling show, he also teamed up with writer and actor Mark Gatiss to create the BBC’s Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. When he was interviewed, Steven revealed he had recently revisited his emails from 2010, which was the year he launched Sherlock and became Doctor Who’s showrunner. He admitted that the intense workload of managing both at the same time feels like a distant memory now, but regrets the way he handled the stress. “All I ever did was work and get grumpy,” he recalled. “I was permanently stressed, upset, faintly cross. “Looking back on it now, I’m like, ‘You were having the year of your life!  “‘You’re never going to have another one like that!’” He also revealed some advice he had shared with the BBC when he finally stepped down from Doctor Who. “When I left, I said to the BBC that the show needs so much more money,” he explained.“There’s a tendency to think of it as The Little Engine That Could, this sweet little thing that does remarkably well. “It’s one of the biggest shows in the world – it should swagger like one,” he told Radio Times. With this in mind, Steven is apparently thrilled that the channel is now throwing its full weight behind the

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will become the 14th actor to play the highly coveted role of Doctor Who, the BBC announced Sunday.

Bosses at Dundee Rep have revealed their pride in the selection of the new Doctor Who.