Rumours about the cast and format for Series 11 of Doctor Who have been circulating over the past few days and the BBC has now confirmed that the show will be running for 10 weeks in autumn 2018.

The opener will be one hour long, the remaining episodes 50 minutes.

Bradley Walsh (playing Graham), Tosin Cole (Ryan), and Mandip Gill (Yasmin) will be travelling alongside Jodie Whitaker’s Doctor. Also joining the series is Sharon D. Clarke in a recurring role.

“The new Doctor is going to need new friends,” showrunner Chris Chibnall explained. “We’re thrilled to welcome Mandip, Tosin, and Bradley to the Doctor Who family. They’re three of Britain’s brightest talents and we can’t wait to see them dive into brand new adventures with Jodie’s Doctor. Alongside them, we’re delighted that Sharon D Clarke is also joining the show.”

Walsh can remember the original Doctor, William Hartnell. “Black and white made it very scary for a youngster like myself. I was petrified, but even though I’d watch most of it from behind the sofa through my fingers, I became a fan. I then queued up for ages to get into the Carlton picture house in Watford to watch the great Peter Cushing appear as the Doctor in a full-length feature film made in glorious color. Am I thrilled to be part of this whole ground breaking new dawn for the Doctor?? Oh yes!”

Gill added, “I am over the moon to be joining the Doctor Who family. This is an iconic show with an amazing fan base and I look forward to everything that brings. Certain roles seem unattainable and this is one of those, so much so I didn’t believe it to be true for the first few weeks. To be working alongside the likes of Jodie, Bradley and my old friend Tosin is thrilling. This show is worlds away from the work I’ve done previously and that’s the part that excites me the most.”

Tosin Cole noted he was “grateful and excited to be a part of this journey with the team. I’m looking forward to jumping in this Doctor Who universe.”

 

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