A number of top comedians are lined up to appear in the new series of Dr Who. 

The first episode starring Jodie Whittaker as the latest time-travelling hero went out last night and the end of the episode featured images of a number of familiar faces lined up to appear in upcoming episodes.

They include Lee Mack, who reveraled he had a cameo earlier this year. "I've just been a fan all my life, so I just harassed them until they gave me a little part in it." He told Loose Ends on Radio 4 that he sent the makers a video in which he was emerging from his own Tardis.

Also set to appear are Uncle and SuperBob star Brett Goldstein and Ben Bailey Smith. The latter is already a doctor himself - he is better known as comedian Doc Brown.

No further details have been revealed about their roles.

And, of course, in case you hadn't heard, comedian and host of The Chase Bradley Walsh is a regular in the new series.