Doctor Who: 10 Actors Who Should Be Capaldi's Next Companion
Matches made in heaven.
The Twelfth Doctor and Clara have built up an unusual but highly effective chemistry, which has been boosted for fans by the news that Jenna Coleman is staying for another year of adventures aboard the TARDIS. Coleman spoke with passion about the future direction of the vortex-spanning team and, while some sections of fandom haven't been impressed, the ratings show that the general public have taken this partnership to their hearts. A good Doctor/companion relationship is vital to the success of the programme, no more so than now as the current Doctor is somewhat hard to love on his own. But despite the actress's enthusiasm, it's highly likely she'll leave when Series 9 comes to a close and Hollywood's bright lights beckon. Her departure will create a chasm at the heart of the regenerated show, one that showrunner Steven Moffat is going to find difficult to fill. Yet fill it he must! This article sets out the stall for some strong potential replacements, both guys and gals - speculative companions plucked from the worlds of drama, comedy, soaps and even Doctor Who itself. All are qualified for a life of excitement and imminent extermination at the side of Peter Capaldi's uniquely mercurial Time Lord, and each presents a particular set of challenges for his incarnation to face. The unofficial audition process kicks off with an actor whose EastEnders character is a self-confessed sci-fi obsessive. A good place to start, right?