Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson Light Up the London Eye

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 - Reported by Marcus

Ncuti Gatwa has made his first public appearance as The Doctor to switch on the lights at the London Eye on London's South Bank.

The newly regenerated Doctor was joined by his companion Millie Gibson who plays Ruby Sunday in the upcoming series.

Also attending was showrunner Russell T Davies and stars from the upcoming Christmas story The Church on Ruby Road including Anita Dobson.

The cast and crew were present for the press launch of the episode. Ncuti Gatwa told the audience

Doctor Who is just the perfect show for Christmas. It's a family show

Millie Gibson described the story

Absolute magic, something you've never seen of the Doctor before

While Russell T Davies spoke of his delight the new Doctor was finally being seen

Ncuti's here, Millie's here. The Goblins are here. It's going to be fun.

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