Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 to Debut Ncuti Gatwa as 15th Doctor, Subsequent Season to be Rebranded as "Season 1"

Ncuti Gatwa's Debut as 15th Doctor in Doctor Who Christmas Special After Six-Year Hiatus, Marking Start of a New Era in Show's 60th Anniversary Year; Russell T. Davies Returns as Showrunner, 2024 Season to Kick Off as "Season 1" to Freshen the Franchise for New Audiences.

After a six-year hiatus, Doctor Who is set to return with a 2023 Christmas Special, debuting Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor.
The episode, titled 'The Church on Ruby Road,' will premiere on December 25, 2023, marking the show's first Christmas broadcast since 2017.
The return of Russell T. Davies as showrunner promises a revival of beloved traditions, such as the festive Christmas special.
Millie Gibson is expected to make her debut as the Doctor's new companion, Ruby Sunday, in the Christmas special.
The subsequent 2024 season will be rebranded as 'Season 1,' marking a fresh start for the franchise and its move to streaming service Disney+.