Doctor Who spinoff series The War Between the Land and the Sea hit screens this week, created by Russell T Davies and starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jemma Redgrave and Colin McFarlane.
The five part miniseries features characters from the franchaise, including baddies the Sea Devils, now called Homo Aqua.
Doctor Who is one character that doesn’t appear, with military organisation UNIT tasked with defeating the monsters instead.
But the BBC have confirmed that Doctor Who WILL be back in a new 2026 Christmas special, again being written by Russell T Davies.
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Sliding ratings during the most recent series starring Rwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa had led some to question whether there will be another series.
But BBC producers have said they remain"fully committed to the show" and will announce plans for the next series "in due course to ensure the Doctor's adventures continue".
This is despite the fact that they have parted ways with Disney+, who have shown the last two series outside the UK.
The last episode, shown earlier this year, saw Gatwa regenerated his way out of the title role, transforming into a very familiar face.
It brought an end to his two year stewardship of the TARDIS and speculation is now at fever pitch amongst fans as to who will replace him in next year’s festive special and the new series, which will presumably be broadcast in 2027.
Here are the 11 favourites to take over the Tardis, according to the experts at gambling.com.
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9. Tom Hiddleston - 4/1
No stranger to huge franchaises, English actor Tom Hiddleston is best known for playing trickster god Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He's 4/1 to become the latest holder of the sonic screwdriver. | Getty Images
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10. Lydia West - 9/2
'Years and Years' star Lydia West is already part of the Who Universe, having voice the character Vivien in the audio play 'Doctor Who: The Sorcerer of Albion'. She's a 9/2 shot to take on the title role next. | Getty Images
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11. Diane Morgan - 5/1
First finding fame as her comedic alter-ego Philomena Cunk, Diane Morgan has gone on to write and star in comedy 'Mandy' and appear in the likes of 'Motherland' and 'After Life'. She's priced at 5/1 to add Doctor Who to her impressive CV. She completes out list of likely Time Lords. | Getty Images