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Wednesday, 12 April 2017

Doctor Who returns for tenth series on Saturday 15 April

Episode 1 - The Pilot

Two worlds collide when the Doctor meets Bill.

A chance encounter with a girl with a star in her eye leads to a terrifying chase across time and space. Bill’s mind is opened to a Universe that is bigger and more exciting than she could possibly have imagined - but who is the Doctor, and what is his secret mission with Nardole on Earth?

The Doctor is played by Peter Capaldi, Bill by Pearl Mackie and Nardole by Matt Lucas. The Pilot is written by Steven Moffat and directed by Lawrence Gough.

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Pearl Mackie cuts a chic figure in billowing palazzo pants as she joins Peter Capaldi at Doctor Who photocall

By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline

PUBLISHED: 23:26, 4 April 2017 | UPDATED: 23:49, 4 April 2017

It's a period of change for Doctor Who fans, with Peter Capaldi (The Doctor) gearing up to say goodbye to the series after four years in the role.

But the star seemed in great spirits at the photocall for the 10th and his final series as he joined his new assistants Pearl Mackie (Bill Potts) and Matt Lucas (Nardole) on Tuesday.

Also beaming - despite claims she could be axed from the show after just one season - was Pearl, 29, who looked effortlessly chic in a navy ensemble.

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Two of a kind: Peter Capaldi seemed in great spirits at the photocall for the 10th and his final series in Doctor Who as he joined his new assistants Pearl Mackie (Bill Potts)

Showing off her tiny waist, she donned a peplum top with a sheer hem that clung to her incredible figure.

She teamed the garment with a striped palazzo pants that skimmed the floor as she walked and elongated her modelesque frame.

She finished off the look by styling her chestnut locks in a chic topknot, with the curls cascading past her pretty features.

Terrific trio: The pair were also joined by Matt Lucas (Nardole) on Tuesday at the Ham Yard Hotel in London for the photocall

Her outing came amid reports she will only appear on the cult show for one season and is set to leave with outgoing Time Lord Peter at Christmas.

Bosses have decided that Peter's exit offers an opportunity to recast the show and Pearl will not make the cut, according to The Sun.

The decision is believed to have been made by the BBC and Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall, who replaces current showrunner Steven Moffat after this series.

Still smiling: Also beaming - despite claims she could be axed from the show after just one season - was Pearl, 29, who looked effortlessly chic in a navy ensemble

A source told the paper: 'Bosses have decided to have a completely fresh start.

'It's yet to be formally decided but it makes sense to give Chris his own choice of actor to play the doctor and his companion.'

The news comes as a shock just days after the BBC unveiled Pearl's character, Bill Potts, as the first openly gay companion in the show's history.

Bill's sexuality is going to be revealed in her second line of dialogue when the hit show returns to the BBC later this month.

Blue-tiful! Showing off her tiny waist, she donned a peplum top with a sheer hem that clung to her incredible figure

Talking to The Guardian, Pearl said: 'It shouldn't be a big deal in the 21st Century. It's about time, isn't it? That representation is important, especially on a mainstream show.

'It's important to say people are gay, people are black - there are also aliens in the world as well so watch out for them.

'I remember watching TV as a young mixed race girl not seeing many people who looked like me, so I think being able to visually recognise yourself on screen is important.'

Leggy lady! She teamed the vest with a billowing striped maxi skirt that skimmed the floor as she walked and elongated her modelesque frame

She was announced as the new companion back in April 2016 and has likened her appointment in the role to being 'welcomed into a family'.

The actress told the BBC: 'My Twitter follower count went from 400-and-something to 16,500 in about two hours, so that was pretty mental.

'But it's been really nice, everyone seems to be really excited. It's sort of like being welcomed into a family and all the fans have been really welcoming.'

Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday April 15.

Curly girlie! She finished off the look by styling her chestnut locks in a chic topknot, with the curls cascading past her pretty features

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Monday, 27 June 2016

Matt Lucas on the set of Doctor Who as he films new scenes alongside Peter Capaldi and newcomer Pearl Mackie

Matt Lucas seen in character for the first time on the set of Doctor Who as he films new scenes alongside Peter Capaldi and newcomer Pearl Mackie

By JJ NATTRASS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 14:38, 27 June 2016 | UPDATED: 16:06, 27 June 2016

He revealed he was ecstatic to be returning to the show as a regular, following his one-off appearance in the Doctor Who Christmas Special.

And as he arrived on set to film scenes for the new series of the BBC hit, Matt Lucas looked to be delighted to be reprising his role of Nardole, and was seen chatted away to Peter Capaldi on the set.

Currently on-location in Cardiff to shoot series 10 of the new Doctor Who, the 42-year-old comedian was seen enjoying a laugh with the show's 58-year-old star in-between takes at Cardiff University.

Look who's back! Arriving on set to film scenes for the new series of the hit BBC show, Matt Lucas looked to be delighted to be reprising his role of Nardole, and was seen chatted away to Peter Capaldi on the set

Clad in a rust coloured duffel coat, black trousers and brown brogues the Little Britain star looked to have been given a wardrobe to fit in with the rest of the cast - rather than make him stand-out.

Matt is reprising the role of the King Hydroflax's out-of-control robot bodyguard Nardole, first seen in the 2015 Christmas special, and it looks as though the cyborg hasn't changed his clothes - bar the woolly hat he was last seen sporting.

Peter - the twelfth incarnation of the iconic Doctor - was in his usual get-up, sporting his signature black brogue boots and dark navy suit beneath a black overcoat and hoodie.

Currently on-location in Cardiff to shoot series 10 of the new Doctor Who, the 42-year-old comedian was seen enjoying a laugh with the show's 58-year-old star in-between takes at Cardiff University

Bill's back! But it wasn't just Matt and Peter getting into scrapes in the scenes, as Pearl Mackie was also out in full-costume at the University campus

With his greying hair combed back into the Doctor's usual windswept affair, the former Thick Of It star was instantly recognisable.

But it wasn't just Matt and Peter getting into scrapes in the scenes, as Pearl Mackie was also out in full-costume at the University campus.

The 29-year-old actress form Brixton plays Bill, The Doctor's newest assistant - having replaced Jenna Coleman in the famous position.

Ready for action? Clad in a pair of ripped skinny jeans, a sleeveless cropped tie-dye shirt and purple trainers, the actress showed off her taut and toned tummy and lithe legs

Clad in a pair of ripped skinny jeans, a sleeveless cropped tie-dye shirt and purple trainers, the actress showed off her taut and toned tummy and lithe legs.

Carrying a satchel and hoodie, it appears that the Doctor's latest companion may be undercover in the scenes.

But it seems that Bill has an extensive wardrobe with her on the TARDIS, as she was seen in a fresh outfit later on in the day; shooting more scenes in a white tee, denim jeans and trainers.

Speaking before joining Peter and Pearl on set in Cardiff, Matt said he was 'chuffed' to be returning as a permanent member of the Doctor Who cast.

Room in the TARDIS for a wardrobe? It seems that Bill has an extensive wardrobe with her on the TARDIS, as she was seen in a fresh outfit later on in the day; shooting more scenes in a white tee, denim jeans and trainers

In a statement the overjoyed star said: 'I'm chuffed to bits that Nardole is returning to the TARDIS for some more adventures. I loved acting with Peter and I'm excited to work with Pearl.'

Doctor Who's lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat admitted he is 'delighted' to welcome back the London born star.

He said: 'Delighted and slightly amazed to be welcoming Matt Lucas back on to the TARDIS - and this time it's not just for Christmas, he's sticking around.

'One of the greatest comedy talents on planet Earth is being unleashed on all of time and space.'

The opening episode of series 10 has been written by Steven, executive produced by Brian Minchin, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Lawrence Gough.

Fans will no doubt be overjoyed to see the return of the show which will kick off with a Christmas special in December before the new show airs in 2017.

Coming to screens soon! Fans will no doubt be overjoyed to see the return of the show which will kick off with a Christmas special in December before the new show airs in 2017