The Luther creator wrote Series 7’s ‘The Rings of Akhaten’ and ‘Hide’, which aired earlier this year, and has confirmed that he is returning to write at least one episode for Series 8.

Cross revealed: “I am really excited about writing for Peter Capaldi, and equally sad not to have the opportunity to write for Matt Smith again. I think Matt Smith has been the most outstanding Doctor to date.”

He added: “I am familiar with Peter Capaldi’s work and I am looking forward to it. Peter has presence on the screen. I think he’s an outstanding choice. There’s something about his physicality, his image, his wit, that evokes the Doctor. There’s something about him that evokes classic Doctor Who.”

Jenna Coleman has confirmed that Series 8 will begin filming at the start of next year.

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