Love this news as another great name joins the future of Doctor Who, or is that the past, well… we’ll all have to wait to find out as Nicola Coughlan has been confirmed to be part of the Fifteenth Doctor’s (Ncuti Gatwa) world!

The Galway born actress has made a huge impact in film and television having starred in standout roles such as the brilliant Clare Devlin in the genuinely outstanding Derry Girls, she’s also played Penelope Featherington in the regency-era international sensation Bridgerton, and not to forget one of the Barbies in mega-blockbuster Barbie, alongside the Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa!

Nicola is now set to make a big impact when she takes a trip though time and space in this exciting undisclosed role. On joining Doctor Who, Nicola had this to say:

“I’m excited to join the Whoniverse under the leadership of the inimitable Russell T Davies. I’ve been a fan of Ncuti Gatwa for some time and getting to share the screen with him as the Doctor has been an absolute joy”.

Showrunner, Russell T Davies added:

“This has been the most brilliant shoot, with Nicola lighting up the set and bringing joy. From Derry, via Bridgerton, to the TARDIS, it’s the trip of a lifetime.”

Doctor Who returns in November 2023 with three special episodes with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor to coincide with the 60th anniversary.

Ncuti Gatwa’s first episode as the Fifteenth Doctor will air over the festive period, and for more on the BBC iPlayer Whoinverse, click here for everything…