She made TV history after it was confirmed that she would play the first female incarnation of Doctor Who.

Now sinking her teeth into her new role, Jodie Whittaker, 35, was pictured for the first time filming since taking over the iconic character alongside her co-star Bradley Walsh, who plays her new sidekick Graham, on Tuesday.

The Broadchurch actress - who is taking over from actor Peter Capaldi - was spotted taking her new role in her stride as she climbed her way through a narrow hole in a fence which surrounded an industrial yard.

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Stepping out: Jodie Whittaker, 35, was pictured for the first time filming since taking over the iconic character alongside her co-star Bradley Walsh, who plays her new sidekick Graham

Clad in an oversized black coat, Jodie sported a large white shirt and waistcoat around her slender frame while she carried her heavy bag in her hand.

The British star completed her character's ensemble with a pair of black trousers and a leather boots while her chin-length tresses framed her face.

Joined by her new sidekick, she was pictured carrying a bag with an interesting looking contraption in it as Bradley wrapped for the occasion in a padded jacket.

Filming fun: The Broadchurch actress - who is taking over from actor Peter Capaldi - was spotted taking her new role in her stride as she climbed her way through a narrow hole in a fence which surrounded an industrial yard

Walk this way: Clad in an oversized black coat, Jodie sported a large white shirt and waistcoat around her slender frame

Bag it up: She carried her heavy bag in her hand as she clambered through the fence

Combating the colder temperatures, he teamed his warmth-inducing jacket with a striped scarf as he held a cooler in his hand for the scene.

He was later spotted with another cast member sneaking towards the fence with various items in his arms, attempting to remain unseen.

The exciting new shots come over a month until Jodie will make her first appearance in this year's Christmas Special.

TV ready: Her blonde chin-length tresses framed her face as she climbed through the wiring

Stepping out: Her coat appeared to be shredded at the bottom, showcasing a red cardigan

Walk this way: The British star completed her character's ensemble with a pair of black trousers and a leather boots

And recently, the BBC have unveiled a teaser image of the new Time Lord strutting out of the famous TARDIS.

The image shows Jodie stepping across a meadow of flowers, the time machine in the backdrop, with the sun rising slowly from the hills in the background.

The acclaimed actress looks edgy in The Doctor's trademark trench coat, sporting an ensemble beneath seemingly inspired by past Doctors Colin Baker and Tom Baker.

Jodie - who has starred in recent years in ITV's Broadchurch as grieving mother Beth Latimer and the BBC's unnerving medical drama Trust Me - is the 13th incarnation of the Time Lord.

Relaxed: Jodie looked relaxed inbetween takes, holding onto her distressed bag

Getting into it! The exciting new shots come over a month until Jodie will make her first appearance

Tease: And recently, the BBC have unveiled a teaser image of the new Time Lord strutting out of the famous TARDIS

First look: The image shows Jodie stepping across a meadow of flowers, the time machine in the backdrop, with the sun rising slowly from the hills in the background

She will be seen in the Christmas Special next month when exiting Doctor Peter Capaldi regenerates.

The news that Jodie had been cast in the role, was announced in July - which she remarked was 'overwhelming, as a feminist'.

She said: 'It's more than an honour to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope.'

Helping hand: Joined by her new sidekick, she was pictured carrying a bag with an interesting looking contraption in it as Bradley wrapped for the occasion in a padded jacket

Sneak peek: He was later spotted with another cast member sneaking towards the fence with various items in his arms, attempting to remain unseen

A sneak peek was released at the same time, giving fans an initial slice of what to expect from her in the role.

She was shown in a wooded area, wearing a dark hooded sweater and a long thick coat.

She clarified at the time that this wouldn't be her outfit on the show - with the BBC waiting for now to make the grand reveal.

She will be joined in the cast by Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill and Sharon D Clarke when the new season airs next autumn.