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Filming has now wrapped on Doctor Who, but fans have been questioning when the official start date may be. The BBC previously said the show will return this autumn, but now it has confirmed to Radio Times it will air “by October”. The broadcaster hinted a 10 part season would conclude just weeks ahead of Christmas Day when the BBC’s festive special will air. It comes after new addition to the show Bradley Walsh finally spoke out about his character.

It’s the best job, bar none Bradley Walsh

Reading the Sheffield Advertiser newspaper in a preview snap, the Doctor Who official social media pages introduced viewers to the “Doctor’s new friend, Graham”. The Chase star Bradley Walsh will play the character of Graham this series, a far cry from his portrayals of Elijah Spellman, Odd Bob the Clown, and Jeggorabax Energy Entity in Doctor Who spinoff The Sarah Jane adventures. Bradley discovered he had landed the role while at lunch with Chris Chibnall - who Bradley worked on Law & Order UK with. The actor and presenter revealed: “Oh, it was absolutely sensational. “It’s the best job, bar none. It was very exciting when Chris Chibnall and Matt Strevens [executive producer of Doctor Who] took me to lunch and asked me about the role. “I used to watch Doctor Who as a child with William Hartnell and Pat Troughton in the black-and-white days, so being cast is brilliant.”

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Jodie Whittaker has taken on the role of the Doctor, the show’s first female casting for the character. Bradley continued to Radio Times: “There was obviously a fuss about the first female Doctor and I think the casting of Jodie Whittaker is a stroke of genius from Chris, but I didn’t really pay a lot of attention to it all. “I don’t do any social media so I’m a bit oblivious. I only just started doing Instagram.” The 58-year-old has spent nine months filming for the sci-fi series, leaving Bradley “exhausted”. He also revealed how he has been simultaneously working on ITV quiz show The Chase. Bradley said: “I’m exhausted! But it’s been brilliant. “Everyone’s so lovely — all the crew, cast and producers have just been fantastic.

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