10 Actors Who Won't Return To Doctor Who

The Companion Support Group brought together a host of companions who were still living on Earth. But some were conspicuously absent.

Despite being mentioned in the script, there was no Martha Jones. Similarly, Tosin Cole’s busy schedule meant that Ryan couldn’t appear. And where the hell was Brian Williams?!

Looking further back, all the heavy hitters from the '80s were there, along with Ian Chesterton and Jo Grant. Sadly, many '60s/'70s alumni are no longer with us – hence why they weren’t joined by Victoria, Liz, or Sarah Jane.

All things considered, there was one slightly puzzling omission: Anneke Wills as Polly.

Like Ian, Polly returned to Earth following her travels in the TARDIS. And like Ian's actor William Russell, Anneke Wills is still with us. So why was she not there alongside him?

Well, as reported by Radio Times, Wills was invited to appear in the scene, but felt it was more important to tend to her garden:

“I heard it was quite brief so I’m glad I stayed and did my brambles instead.”

Doesn't sound too keen does she? And with Wills not getting any younger, we can pretty much rule out a return for Polly on TV.