Jodie Whittaker ‘will celebrate former Time Lords by wearing their outfits in her Doctor Who finale’
Jodie Whittaker will reportedly pay tribute to the Time Lords of the past by wearing their iconic outfits in her final episode of Doctor Who.
The 40-year-old actress will bid farewell to the iconic role during the BBC’s centenary celebrations in October – making way for Ncuti Gatwa to step in as the 14th Doctor – but not before David Tennant reprises his role for three specials next year.
A source told The Mirror: “Making Jodie – and a few others – wear some of the most popular pieces of clothing from doctors’ wardrobes over the decades seems like a fitting and perfect way to mark the BBC’s 100th anniversary to celebrate.”
“She’ll be wearing the most popular items of the last few decades!” Jodie Whittaker will reportedly pay tribute to the Time Lords bygone by wearing their iconic outfits in her final episode of Doctor Who
Time Lord Tom Baker’s striped scarf from the ’70s is reportedly making a comeback, as will a sprig of celery worn by Peter Davison from the ’80s episodes.
A pair of plaid pants made famous by Patrick Troughton, the 1963 debut Doctor, is said to be included along with Sylvester McCoy’s late ’80s question mark sweater.
Finally, David Tennant’s brown and blue tie from the late ’00s is also said to be worn by Jodie.
MailOnline has reached out to the BBC for comment.
Throwback: Time Lord Tom Baker’s (pictured 1979) striped scarf from the ’70s is reportedly making a comeback, as will a sprig of celery worn by Peter Davison from the ’80s episodes
Iconic: A pair of plaid pants made famous by Patrick Troughton (left), the 1963 debut Doctor, is said to be included along with Sylvester McCoy’s (right, 1987) Question Mark sweater
It comes after Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies revealed Jodie’s departure is “full of surprises”.
The author is expected to return for the sci-fi series’ 60th anniversary in 2023, but early viewers will say goodbye to Jodie in a 90-minute special penned by current boss Chris Chibnall, which will air in October.
Speaking on The One Show, Russell revealed he has already seen the “epic” episode in which Jodie will regenerate into the next incarnation of The Doctor, with the episode due to air in October as part of the BBC’s centenary celebrations.
During the interview, presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas attempted to fill Russell in on details about next year’s Who’s diamond anniversary, but he remained closed.
Comeback: A source said: ‘It seems like a fitting and perfect way to celebrate the BBC’s centenary’ (Peter Davison pictured in 1981)
Doctor: Finally, David Tennant’s brown and blue tie from the late ’00s is also said to be worn by Jodie (pictured with Billie Piper in 2005)
Instead, the It’s A Sin writer offered hints as to what fans can expect from Chibnall’s swan song, which will see the return of legendary villain The Master Sacha Dhawan, as well as classic companions Ace (Sophie Aldred) and Tegan Jovanka (Janet Fielding).
He said: “Has anyone ever come on The One Show and given away a spoiler? I honestly can’t say because what’s coming up this October is Jodie Whittaker’s farewell. So I feel like I’m turning it slightly on its head.
“Dear Jodie, and I only saw the finished version of this two days ago. It’s a 90 minute epic, it’s fantastic. So this is beautiful with lots of surprises and I’m shutting up!’
Russell also briefly touched on his plans for next year’s Who’s big anniversary, which will see fan-favorites David Tennant and Catherine Tate returning as the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble, respectively.
Neil Patrick Harris, who starred in Russell’s acclaimed drama It’s A Sin, also joins the cast alongside Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney.
Chibnall has written Jodie’s epic final episode after taking over as Who’s showrunner in 2017, and previously hinted that Ace and Tegan will “help the Doctor fight their deadliest enemies on three fronts: the Master, Daleks, and Cybermen, in a vast Story. ‘
A broadcast date for the episode has yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to air around the BBC’s 100th anniversary, which falls on October 18.
Talented: The actress will say goodbye to the role during the BBC centenary episode in October – making way for Ncuti Gatwa to step in as the 14th Doctor (pictured March 2022)