It’s official, Tales of the TARDIS is making a triumphant return with a special episode featuring the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson).
Returning for Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary
Last year, six episodes of Tales of the TARDIS were released to mark the 60th anniversary ofDoctor Who, featuring iconic Doctors such as Sylvester McCoy, Peter Davison, and Colin Baker. These episodes reunited longtime fans with their favorite characters through new, emotional scenes woven into classic stories.
An Anticipated Reunion
The upcoming episode will air at 8 PM on Thursday, June 20 on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. This exciting addition comes right before the finale of Season 14. While details about the plot remain scarce, it’s confirmed that Gatwa and Gibson will make their debut appearance in this episode.
No Plot Details Yet
Speculation abounds as to why a new episode is being released now. Historically, Tales of the TARDIS episodes have highlighted classic Doctor Who stories with fresh scenes. Could we see a character from a classic story make a return?
Theories and Speculations
One prevalent theory is the resurgence of the villain Sutekh, who first appeared in the 1975 Tom Baker story The Pyramids of Mars. The god-like alien, played by Gabriel Woolf, was intent on destroying all life forms in the cosmos.
Godlike Characters Incoming?
Showrunner Russell T. Davies has hinted that this season will feature a “legion” of “godlike characters,” building on appearances likeNeil Patrick Harris’ Toymaker. We’ve already seenJinkx Monsoon’s Maestro. Given these developments, fans are eager to see if more similar characters will appear in the new episode.
A Possible Family Reunion?
Another theory posits that we might see the return of Susan Foreman, the Doctor’s granddaughter and first-ever companion. Carole Ann Ford first portrayed Susan in 1963. Despite several references recently, she hasn’t made an appearance.
Davis has teased that this season will explore more about the Doctor’s family. The Remembered TARDIS from Tales of the TARDIS is also set to appear in the main show as seen in recent trailers.
Regardless of who returns or what new plots unfold, one thing is sure – fans are eagerly awaiting to watch Tales of the TARDIS, airing Thursday 20th June at 8pm on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. To stay updated with all things Sci-Fi or for more interesting TV coverage, don’t forget to check out our Streaming Guide!
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