When DWM reported that no classic Doctors would be back in the 50th anniversary special, many fans were left disappointed.

Now, Steven Moffat has explained why there will not be a “traditional massive reunion” this time around.

Asked about other Doctors appearing, Moffat said in EW magazine: “You’ll have to watch, won’t you? People say, “Are you going to do the 11 Doctors?” We can’t do 11 Doctors! Three of them are dead!

“What we’re not doing is the traditional massive reunion. It’s a different kind of anniversary, and the spine of that is David and Matt.”