Just as viewers were about to enter the ballroom for the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, they were transported to the TARDIS with an exclusive new trailer revealing more of what’s to come when Doctor Who returns this November.

“If destiny exists, then it is heading for Donna Noble…”

Partners in crime once more! – Destiny isn’t done with the Doctor and Donna just yet…

The brand new trailer features Neil Patrick Harris waltzing onto the scene, as it is now revealed that he will play the Toymaker, all-powerful enemy last seen in 1966 – but what is it that brings the Doctor face-to-face with this enemy from his past?

Partners in crime once more! ❤️❤️➕🔷

Don't miss the reunion of the Doctor and Donna this year for #DoctorWho's 60th anniversary specials. #DoctorWho returns this November to @BBCiPlayer in the UK and @DisneyPlus in the rest of the world. pic.twitter.com/WwteOLs0XN

— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) September 23, 2023

Also shown, UNIT is back with a bang! Jemma Redgrave reprises her iconic role as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart alongside David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor.

“What can we do, Doctor?” UNIT is back with a bang!

Russell T Davies, Showrunner says:

“This is just the start, as the fever starts to burn. We’re heading for a November full of Doctor Who surprises, for fans and new viewers alike. Stay alert!”

Doctor Who returns in November 2023 with three special episodes with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor to coincide with the 60th anniversary. Ncuti Gatwa’s first episode as the Fifteenth Doctor will air over the festive period.