DOCTOR WHO’S tenth series is shaping up to be its best yet, and hopes of another raucous ride have only grown stronger as The Royle Family’s Ralf Little has landed a guest spot in the BBC sci-fi drama.

The 36-year-old will begin filming alongside the Time Lord himself, Peter Capaldi, and his new companion Pearl Mackie in Cardiff imminently.
The Oldham-born actor, who shot to fame as Anthony Royle in the late nineties hit, has already delved into the franchise, having recorded the voice of political activist Guy Fawkes in video game Doctor Who: The Adventure Games.

As it stands, the comical star’s undisclosed character is shrouded in mystery, with no details suggesting whether he’ll be a villain or a hero as the BBC have promised to keep the details under wraps.
Little’s addition to the programme comes after Matt Lucas confirmed he was reprising his role as the bumbling Nardole, who viewers met in Christmas episode The Husbands Of River Song.

The 42-year-old gave fans, who have affectionately dubbed themselves Whovians, with a welcome update on-location from the show’s set, as filming for the highly-anticipated new cycle gets well underway.
Holding the camera in the short clip, Lucas spoke of his excitement at being back on the show, as well as revealing a glimpse of Capaldi and newcomer Mackie.

“It’s me here – not David Walliams, but the other one,” he said. “I’m ecstatic because it’s my first day back on Doctor Who.
“Originally I was just in the Christmas special but now I find myself returning for more adventures.”

He added: “I’m very excited and we’re here on location today, and look – can you see them? There’s the Doctor himself and young Bill.”After showing the leading duo from afar as they spoke to others, Matt continued: “And here we are. Where are we? Cardiff University, doing some running around.

“It’s nice, trying to keep me fit. Maybe I’ll lose some weight. My mother will be very happy.”
Steven Moffat, who will make his exit as lead writer and executive producer at the end of series 10, said at the time: “Delighted and slightly amazed to be welcoming Matt Lucas back on to the Tardis — and this time it’s not just for Christmas, he’s sticking around.

“One of the greatest comedy talents on Planet Earth is being unleashed on all of time and space.”

Doctor Who returns to BBC One for a Christmas special later this year, before series 10 airs later in 2017.