The BBC have released an image from the first episode of Doctor Who Series 8 starring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman – click on the image above for a bigger version. Deep Breath, the first installment of the new series, airs on August 23 worldwide and has a running time of 75 mins (approx.). It receives a world premiere on Aug 7 in Cardiff, though tickets have now sold out for the event.

Current showrunner Steven Moffat added: “I’m completely thrilled that Sanjeev Bhaskar is coming to the aid of the Doctor. The danger is never deadlier than in a finale episode, and the Time Lord is going to need all the help he can get!”
Thanks to BBC Pictures