Brand new Doctor Who trailer is released as the tenth Doctor reunites with companian Donna Noble

The 60th anniversary special of Doctor Who is set to be aired in November 2023.

And the brand new trailer, which was released on Christmas Day, shows the tenth doctor, David Tennant, returning to the screen for the extra special episode.

The former Time Lord will be reunited with his companion Donna Noble, portrayed by Catherine Tate, in the new episodes.

Coming soon: The brand new Doctor Who 60th anniversary trailer was released on Christmas Day and showed the tenth Doctor reunites with companian Donna Noble

David is returning for three special episodes, set to air in November 2023, after bowing out from the role in 2010.

And fans have been on the edge of their seats since the announcement that a trilogy of episodes are coming for the 60th anniversary, before being treated to the teaser trailer during the festive period.

The tense clip shows David and Catherine’s characters come together as a team once again, following his 2008 departure.

It also gave a glimpse at new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa in the role, with the star popping up at the very end of the clip.

Companian: The former Time Lord will be reunited with his companian Donna Noble, portrayed by Catherine Tate (pictured), in the new episodes

It’s him! The trailer gave fans their first glimpse of the alien Beep The Meep, who was rumoured to be appearing in the Anniversary episodes

He’s back! David is returning for three special episodes, set to air in November 2023, after bowing out from the role in 2010

Ncuti could be seen saying: ‘Can someone tell me what the hell is going on here?’ after a collection of dramatic scenes. 

While fans also got their first glimpse of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney on the show, as well as BAFTA nominee Ruth Madeley as a character named Shirley Anne Bingham.

The trailer is the result of Russell T. Davies returning as showrunner for the forthcoming series – who shared that he ‘wanted to give fans, friends and families a lovely little Christmas present’ with the trailer.

New doctor: It also gave a glimpse at new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa in the role, with the star popping up at the very end of the clip

Characters: While fans also got their first glimpse of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney on the show, as well as BAFTA nominee Ruth Madeley as a character named Shirley Anne Bingham

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Russell has previously said of the episodes: ‘If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the way!’ 

‘The path to Ncuti’s Fifteenth Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun! And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? How, what, why? We’re giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose!’ 

Ncuti Gatwa takes over the role as the Fifteenth Doctor over the festive season in 2023 and will join soap star Millie Gibson, who has recently been announced as Ruby Sunday – his companion.

Surprises: Russell has previously said of the episodes: ‘If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the way’

Russell has teased: ‘We’re giving you a year to speculate, and then all hell lets loose!’