Showrunnner Steven Moffat will also leave the show, and Chris Chibnall- former Doctor Who writer- will step into his shoes.
“I am over the moon to be joining the Doctor Who family.
Of course, as is Doctor Who tradition, she will need some companions along for the ride, and a recent casting announcement confirmed the long-held rumor that British presenter, comedian and actor, Bradley Walsh, will be joining Doctor Who playing the part of Graham.
Doctor Who will return to BBC at some point in fall 2018.