She made television history earlier this year as she became the first ever female Doctor Who.

And Jodie Whittaker looked every inch the leading lady as she turned on Regent Street‘s Christmas lights on Thursday evening.

The Doctor Who actress, 36, looked effortlessly chic as she dressed for the Autumnal weather in a black frilled and detailed coat.

She teamed the item of clothing with a pair of dark skinny jeans and black leather pointed heel boots.