After what seems like light years of waiting (ok light years are a unit of distance, not time, but you get the picture), we’ve finally got a proper peek of the new incarnation of the Doctor, and she’s getting up to as much action and adventure as ever.
After already having smashed a literal glass ceiling – before saying “whoops” – the new hot-off-the-press trailer sees Jodie Whittaker taking on the galaxy, and showing anyone who questions her who’s boss.
Bringing us the first ever female Doctor this year, the BBC did receive a smattering of backlash (gender-blind casting in 2018? Heaven forbid). But there is perhaps a subtle message to those who opposed her landing the role in the new preview.
During a moment of crisis, we see a man ask a member of the Doctor’s team: “Why are you asking her?”
To which the Doctor’s companion says: “Because she’s in charge, bro.”
“Says who?” replies the man we’ve just met, but already know we hate.
“Says us,” the group chimes in unison.
This is just the kind of feminist undertone we love to see – and we’re excited to find out where they take it throughout the series.
In terms of tangible information, however, we don’t really get much info about the plot of this series – it seems they’re keeping very tight-lipped. But from our count of sci-fi action trailer tropes, we can see that things will definitely be happening.
The clip contains...
Dreamy, most likely high budget space landscapes: 8
Space guns: 4
“Boo!”: 2
Jodie running from explosions: 2
Miscellaneous running: 7
Walking to an unspecified location, but like, walking with purpose: 6
Wherever you’re walking, Jodie, we’ll walk with you.
The new series of ‘Doctor Who’ launches on Sunday 7 October on BBC One.
'Doctor Who' Celebrity Appearances
Anne Robinson(01 of11)
Open Image ModalAnne voiced a robot version of herself, the hillarious Anne Droid, in the episode 'Bad Wolf'. The Anne Droid fronts a dystopian version of 'The Weakest Link', who obliterates contestants with a laser, rather than the 21st century Anne's acidic putdowns.The episode also saw Davina McCall playing a Davinadroid, who hosted a futuristic version of 'Big Brother' (we suppose that would be an Emmadroid now...). (credit:BBC)
Peter Kay(02 of11)
Open Image ModalBeneath those alarming prosthetics sits Peter Kay, who went all out for his appearance in the episode 'Love & Monsters'.The Northern comedian played The Abzorbaloff, who masqueraded as a human being, in an episode in which The Doctor and his companion featured only briefly.We suppose if you'd splashed out on that costume you'd want it to be seen as much as possible... (credit:BBC)
Kylie Minogue(03 of11)
Open Image ModalKylie played Astrid Peth, companion to David Tennant's Doctor in the 2007 Christmas special, 'Voyage Of The Damned'.She received a mixed reception for the part, which was created especially for her by producer Russell T Davies, with most of the action taking place on a re-imagined futuristic Titanic.Good boots, too. (credit:WENN)
David Walliams(04 of11)
Open Image ModalAnother British comedian who underwent quite the makeover for his 'Who' role.David played the Gibbis in the episode 'The God Complex', a rodent-like alien who encounters Matt Smith's Doctor when he crash-lands in what appears to be an 80s hotel.And you thought 'The Shining' was weird... (credit:BBC)
Suranne Jones(05 of11)
Open Image ModalSuranne had the honour of playing a new incarnation of a 'Doctor Who' staple in 2011, when she took on the role of a humanoid version of the TARDIS.In 'The Doctor's Wife', Surrane plays Idris, a human who takes on the personality of the TARDIS, with Michael Sheen also making a voice appearance in the episode. (credit:BBC)
James Corden(06 of11)
Open Image ModalJames played The Doctor's temporary housemate, Craig Owens, in the episode 'The Lodger', which sees The Doctor stranded on Earth, and forced to fit in with everyday humans.He reprised the role in the following series, during which he's married to Sophie (Daisy Haggard), who Matt Smith's Doctor helped him get together with, and they have a baby son. (credit:BBC)
Olivia Colman(07 of11)
Open Image ModalOlivia's 'Doctor Who' role was a fairly ordinary one... oh, unless you count those terrifying gnashers, that is. (credit:BBC)
Keeley Hawes(08 of11)
Open Image ModalLike several guest stars before her, Keeley's appearance in the last series of 'Doctor Who' was only meant to be a one-off stint.However, her appearance as the villainous Ms Delphox was so well-received by Whovians that they can look forward to her reprising the role in the latest series. (credit:BBC)
Derek Acorah(09 of11)
Open Image ModalIn a rare moment of self-awareness from Derek Acorah, he appeared in a brief cameo role during the episode 'Army Of Ghosts', joking that he'd no longer be of use once ghosts began to roam the earth.It was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance on a TV screen, but we enjoyed it nontheless. (credit:BBC)
Catherine Tate(10 of11)
Open Image ModalViewers were so taken with Catherine Tate's portrayal of Donna Noble that she eventually wound up as the Doctor's companion, and went on to become one of the most popular characters of the modern era of 'Doctor Who'. (credit:BBC)
Peter Capaldi(11 of11)
Open Image ModalDoes he look a bit familiar to you?Long before he was cast as the Twelfth Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi made an appearance during David Tennant's time as Time Lord, playing Caecillius in an episode set in ancient Pompeii. (credit:BBC)