Is that you, Clara? Jenna Coleman dons full period dress to shoot drama Death Comes To Pemberley... as Peter Capaldi is revealed as her new Doctor Who co-star
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She's best-known for playing the Time Lord's trusty companion, Clara Oswald, in Doctor Who.
But Jenna Coleman tried out a whole new look as she got to work on the set of new BBC costume drama, Death Comes To Pemberley, on Sunday.
Ditching her usual modern threads in favour of full period dress, the 27-year-old actress appeared to be in high spirits as she shot scenes for the forthcoming television adaptation of the P.D. James novel by the same name.
Clara, is that you? Jenna Coleman tried out a whole new look as she got to work on the set of new BBC costume drama, Death Comes To Pemberley, on Sunday
Wearing her dark brunette locks teased into perfect ringlets and piled on top of her head, the Doctor Who star looked pretty as a picture in a billowing, scoop-neck cream gown as she got into the of Lydia Wickham, the sister of Pride and Prejudice heroine Elizabeth Bennett.
Grinning from ear-to-ear as she got to know her new co-stars, Jenna was seen chatting to Welsh actor Matthew Goode, who plays the dashing Mr Darcy, as they took a break from filming.
The three-part BBC adaptation of the novel will air over the Christmas period, and was timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice.
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Stepping back in time: Wearing her dark brunette locks teased into perfect ringlets and piled on top of her head, the Doctor Who star looked pretty as a picture in a billowing, scoop-neck cream gown
Although far removed from the original tome, international bestseller Death Comes To Pemberley imagines the marriage of Elizabeth Bennett - played by Anna Maxwell Martin - and Darcy (Rhys) six years on from their initial union.
The tale sees the pair preparing for their annual ball when Lydia - played by Jenna - arrives on the scene, bringing both a sudden halt to the proceedings and a murder investigation on top of that.
Although she is concentrating on her new project, Jenna joined in the excitement on Sunday as Peter Capaldi was officially announced as the twelfth Time Lord in a 35-minute show, entitled Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor, hosted by Zoe Ball.
Co-star pals: Grinning from ear-to-ear as she got to know her new co-stars, Jenna was seen chatting to actor Matthew Goode, who plays the dashing Mr Darcy, as they took a break from filming
Alter-ego: In the new three-part drama, Jenna plays Lydia Wickham, the sister of Pride and Prejudice heroine Elizabeth Bennett
Hard at work: Although far removed from the original tome, international bestseller Death Comes To Pemberley imagines the marriage of Elizabeth Bennett Darcy six years on from their initial union
Taking over from current Doctor Matt Smith, who will bow out of the iconic role in this year's Christmas Special, the 55-year-old actor will first be seen on screen in 2014.
Jenna said in a statement: 'I'm so excited Peter Capaldi is the man taking on the challenge of becoming the Twelfth Doctor.
'With Steven's writing and his talent I know we'll be making an amazing show with an incredible incarnation of number 12. I can't wait to start this new adventure!'
Notable role: Jenna is best-known for starring opposite Matt Smith as the Time Lord's trusty assistant, Clara, in Doctor Who
Newcomer: On Sunday, actor Peter Capaldi was officially announced as the twelfth Time Lord in a 35-minute show, entitled Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
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