A leaked email from BBC Worldwide last week reportedly revealed “plans to air 12 new episodes from August 2014”.

The BBC announced at the weekend that Matt Smith will leave Doctor Who in this year’s Christmas special.

Showrunner Steven Moffat teased: “Of course, this isn’t the end of the story, because now the search begins. Somewhere out there right now – all unknowing, just going about their business – is someone who’s about to become the Doctor. A life is going to change, and Doctor Who will be born all over again! After 50 years, that’s still so exciting!”

> Find out all the latest details in our Series 8 news summary.

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