4 hours Ago By [email protected] (Jasmine Allday)
Jodie Whittaker has excitedly announced her return to the iconic role of the Doctor. The actress, who portrayed the Thirteenth Doctor on the popular BBC series Doctor Who, will be joining forces once again with Mandip Gill, known for her role as Yasmin 'Yaz' Khan, for a special audio series titled 'The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures'. During her appearance on BBC's Morning Live, Jodie shared an insight into the recording process: "We've recorded three I think so far.
I think there's quite a few in the season. It's amazing; it's the dream scenario. "It's playing the Doctor without learning the lines, it's my favourite part, I adore playing the Doctor.
On the first day, I said to Mandip, 'I don't know if I can remember how to do the voice, I was like - what voice did I use?' "And she said, 'that one'. I thought I couldn't do it, and they gave me a chair, and I said, 'I can't sit down and play the doctor, even if it's not TV, I've got to be manic and fidget - I can't sit down." Jodie also highlighted the physicality involved, even in an audio setting.
She explained: "So they've given me a little space and physically, it is as exhausting as doing it on film because I can't sit still. It's the dream scenario. You play the doctor and with Mandip, and no freezing cold fields - just a warm studio.
" Previously, Jodie expressed her delight at returning to the beloved character, stating she was "over the moon" about the opportunity. The actress said: "I'm over the moon to be joining Big Finish for more adventures in the TARDIS. Recording the Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz is a really lovely thing to revisit.
One of the things Mandip and I used to love on Doctor Who was getting in, doing a new episode and meeting a brand-new cast. I just can't wait to step back into the boots, pull on the coat and get cracking." Meanwhile, Mandip added: "Doctor Who has been a huge part of my career and personal life and I am looking forward to seeing how I can further enrich my character through this exhilarating series.
To be able to work with Jodie again is a dream come 'true', we have such a special friendship, I'm sure the recordings will be filled with laughter." *Morning Live airs every weekday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer..
