Next Doctor Who Special Scheduled for Easter

Doctor Who's next special - Legend of the Sea Devils will air over Easter, the episode's director has confirmed.

Haolu Wang, who has previously directed short films, revealed on her webpage with agent Independent Talent that she is directing an hour-long Doctor Who special, which is due to air in Easter 2022. The episode will be the second special in a trilogy of episodes that mark Jodie Whittaker's final outing as the Thirteenth Doctor as well as Chris Chibnall's last time as the sci-fi drama's showrunner.

Legend of the Sea Devils will see Mandip Gill and John Bishop return as the Doctor's companions Yasmin and Dan, while guest stars Crystal Yu, Arthur Lee and Marlow Chan-Reeves make their debut as Madame Ching, Ji-Hun and Ying Ki.

The episode will follow the Doctor and her gang as they head to a small coastal village in 19th century China that is under threat from pirate queen Madame Ching and a terrifying alien force.