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The Doctor is in, and its about time.

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I want to enjoy this at the end when I hand over these shoes.

The 13th Doctor, however, has three companions: Ryan, Yasmin, and Graham.

In fact, its a callback to the old series.

It sort of goes right back to the original series in 1963, said Strevens.

There were three companions.

There were two teachers and a schoolgirl, so they were very real and relatable characters.

Our characters are very real-world characters.

She doesnt just pay them lip service and get them to validate her view.

The aim, according to Chibnall, is to provide new viewers with easier access points into the show.

If youve got prior knowledge, its going to be more rewarding, he said.

We think its the best idea television ever had, so what you want to do is express that.

Theres 55 years of back catalog.

What does Doctor do in 2018, for the next few years?

Whittaker had a lot of suggestions for Thirteens playful ensemble.Whittaker herself had plenty of say in her Doctors look.

From the start, she said, the creation of the Doctors fashion was a collaborative process.

The rest of the series will premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Sundays on BBC America.