The anticipated episode will be the first of three and feature fan-favourite Doctor and companion duo David Tennant and Catherine Tate (as Donna Noble). While Catherine will return as her iconic character, David Tennant will instead play a slightly different Doctor. The special Doctor Who episodes are to star The Toymaker, a villain who last made an appearance on the BBC show all the way back in 1966. The BBC revealed that the 60th-anniversary Doctor Who special The Star Beast will air on Saturday, November 25 from 6:30 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Following this will be the first episode of the new companion series Doctor Who Unleashed which will air on BBC Three from 7:30pm.

Source: The Times November 11, 2023 15:42 UTC