Nicola Coughlanwill be appearing in aDoctor WhoChristmas special.
Just not this year.
Showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed at a press conference thatBridgertonandDerry Girlsstar Coughlan will appear in a future Christmas special.
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in episode 302 of Bridgerton.Laurence Cendrowicz/Netflix
He revealed thats the reason for the recent photos of Coughlan filming around South Wales that were circulating.
[Weve got] Nicola Coughlan at Christmas.
Not this Christmas, next Christmas.
Were shooting Christmas 2024 now, he explained.
David Tennant and Catherine Tate return in a few weeks for a trio of 60th anniversary specials.
Gatwas first full series was filmed this summer and will air next year.
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