Ahead of Ncuti Gawtwa’s imminent debut in the lead role – and following Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary specials starring David Tennant – we’ve put together a list of things which connect the long-running science fiction franchise to Portsmouth.
Here are seven ways the city is linked to the series, from hidden Daleks to visits from the Time Lord themselves.
1. Doctor Who's links to Portsmouth
Millie Gibson and Ncuti Gatwa in the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special. Here are 8 ways the series is linked to Portsmouth. Photo: BBC
2. The Doctor in Eastney
In 1971, Doctor Who came to Portsmouth. Third Doctor serial The Sea Devils starred Jon Pertwee and included several locations in the city. Jon Pertwee is here pictured at Fraser Gunnery Range at Eastney. Pictured with him L-R: Ordnance electrical mechanic Stephen Scholes from Leeds, control electrical mechanic Gerald Taylor from Wolverhampton (who were acting as extras in the filming), and David King from Chichester House. West Leigh is pictured taking a photo. Picture: The News 715097-2 Photo: The News archive
3. Here are 7 ways Doctor Who is linked to Portsmouth
Pictured - The Doctor Who Exhibition at Portsmouth Comic Con 2023. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
4. Doctor Who in Cosham
The 1985 serial Revelation of The Daleks featured the North Harbour IBM building in Cosham, which is now Lakeside North Harbour. The News PP5009 Photo: -