As suspected when she was spotted in Cardiff recently, Rachel Talalay is returning to direct Doctor Who’s Series 9 finale (episodes 11 & 12).

Talalay of course previously helmed Series 8’s finale, Dark Water / Death in Heaven.

She wrote on Twitter: “Recovering from a case of The Silence. #DoctorWho I am so fortunate to be asked back for the finale S09. #DontScrewItUpPt2”

Later adding: “I can say about [episode] 11, some of the most flummoxing challenges I’ve ever been given as a director.”

UPDATE: Video interview with Talalay on the set of episode 11 added: