In fact, when the show returned in 2005 — it first premiered in 1963 and aired 26 seasons, until 1989 — Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler is the first character seen onscreen. But who’s Rose?

Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has shared his thoughts on Billie Piper's surprise return to the series.

Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat believes the series’ current bosses are keeping their options open with Billie ...

These formidable and terrifying Doctor Who villains have surprisingly only made one appearance in the long-running BBC series ...

The Hollywood multi-hyphenate talks joining the cast of Wednesday, mother-daughter relationships and channelling her outcast ...

Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed his criteria for the perfect Sixteenth Doctor, whether that ends up ...

However, the biggest surprise involved an appearance by actress Billie Piper, who played Ninth and Tenth Doctor companion Rose Tyler. The implication was that she would be the next Doctor.

In fact, when the show returned in 2005 — it first premiered in 1963 and aired 26 seasons, until 1989 — Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler is the first character seen onscreen. But who’s Rose?

In fact, when the show returned in 2005 — it first premiered in 1963 and aired 26 seasons, until 1989 — Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler is the first character seen onscreen. But who’s Rose?