Matt Smith’s final episode as the Doctor, ‘The Time Of The Doctor’, airs at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25 December on BBC One and sees the Time Lord and Clara learn what an enigmatic signal means for his own fate and that of the universe.

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The magazine confirms the rumours that James Buller is returning as Clara’s dad, last seen in ‘The Rings of Akhaten’, while Benidorm actress Sheila Reid makes her debut as Clara’s Gran alongside Elizabeth Rider as Linda.

Facejacker star Kayvan Novak will provide the voice of Handles and Only Fools and Horses actress Tessa Peake-Jones will play Marta.

Mark Anthony Brighton will play Col. Albero, Sonita Henry will play Col. Meme and Rob Jarvis will play Abramel, Jack Hollington will play Barnable, and Tom Gibbins will play Young man.

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