New Images & Story Details For Ncuti Gatwa’s First Solo Story
![](https://enter.dairysia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/millie-gibson-and-ncuti-gatwa-in-the-doctor-who-2023-seasonal-special-780x470.jpg)
The first details for Doctor Who’s 2023 seasonal special have been released, teasing the aliens, cast, and plot of Ncuti Gatwa’s first solo story.
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.
Summary
- Ncuti Gatwa is taking on the role of the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who‘s 2023 seasonal special, replacing David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor.
- The special will introduce a new companion named Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, who will join the Doctor on their first adventure together.
- The story, titled “The Church on Ruby Road,” will feature battles with goblins at Christmastime and explore Ruby’s tragic origins.
A new look at Doctor Who‘s 2023 seasonal special has been released, revealing the cast and story details for Ncuti Gatwa’s first solo adventure as the Fifteenth Doctor. Gatwa is set to take the keys to the TARDIS during the sci-fi series’ 60th anniversary, taking on the role from Fourteenth Doctor David Tennant. The 2023 seasonal special will also introduce new companion Ruby Sunday, portrayed by Millie Gibson, ahead of their adventures in season 14 in 2024.
As the holiday season draws closer, Doctor Who has revealed the first details for Gatwa’s debut adventure. In “The Church on Ruby Road,” Gatwa’s Doctor will learn of Ruby’s tragic origins while battling goblins at Christmastime. The special will also star Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Anita Dobson, and television host Davina McCall as herself. The synopsis is as follows:
Little is known about Ruby Sunday as she was abandoned on Christmas Eve as a baby. Now living with her mum, Carla and grandmother, Cherry her world is about to be turned upside when she encounters the Doctor and the two set off on their first adventure together…
This is a developing story…
Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road will release on Disney+ for international audiences, and BBC One and BBC iPlayer for UK audiences.
Source: doctorwho.tv