Peter Capaldi’s Doctor Who will not be hosting a temporary companion on the Tardis for the show’s Christmas special, according to sources on the show.
“The Doctor won’t have a temprary companion this Christmas and essentially that space will be taken by Nardole,” a source told Radio Times.
Radio Times reports that the currently untitled episode will instead bring back Nardole, played by Matt Lucas, who previously appeared as River Song’s former assistant.
Capaldi had also hinted that Jenna Coleman may return to the show after leaving in series nine, saying that they had filmed something together post-season nine.