Nicola Coughlan is starring in a new Doctor Who Christmas special with Ncuti Gatwa!
The 37-year-old Bridgerton star makes her debut in the long-running BBC series in the new special “Joy to the World.”
This special is a Disney+ exclusive, airing between seasons of Ncuti‘s Doctor.
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Here’s a synopsis: When Joy (Coughlan) checks into a London hotel in 2024, she opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel — discovering danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas.
“Joy to the World” has been a year in the making as Nicola was seen filming for it in November 2023, just days after it was confirmed she would appear on the show.
Also starring include Steph de Whalley as Anita, Jonathan Aris as Melnak, Joel Fry as Trev, Peter Benedict as Basil, Julia Watson as Hilda and Niamh Marie Smith as Sylvia.
Doctor Who‘s “Joy to the World” will premiere Christmas Day (December 25) at 9:10am PT/12:10pm ET on Disney+!
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