Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie record their first scene together...
Pearl Mackie has been named as the actress who will play the Doctor’s new companion, Bill. She was revealed on Saturday 23 April in a special scene, which was shot in secret on 13 April. The scene was shown to more than five million viewers on BBC One during half-time of the FA Cup semi-final between Everton and Manchester United.
”I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor Who family,” said Pearl.