Doctor Who: 10 Things You Need To Know About The Christmas Special
2. The Potential Exit
The title itself indicates that Clara will be departing the TARDIS for good, something which the Moff is all to happy to let fans believe. Peter Capaldi is signed up for Series 9; Jenna Coleman isnt. Rumours have been amounting since as early as August that the Christmas Special will see Coleman bow out of her 18-month long role, though the actress herself has remained coy, saying:
Weve sat down with Steven Moffat and weve all decided we dont want anybody to know which way its going. If you know Im in the next series, or if you know Im off, youll know how the story ends.
Peter Capaldi meanwhile has stated that he is not looking for a new assistant, indicating that either Clara is staying put, or that weve already met the new assistant. Recent characters Journey Blue (played by Zawe Ashton) and Perkins (Frank Skinner) are firm favourites to take over the role if and when a new companion is needed. Steven Moffat, of course, is renowned for creating powerfully emotional Christmas Specials. In the past viewers have seen and old miser learn the error of his ways, a war-torn family pulled apart, the death of Clara Oswald and the regeneration of the Eleventh Doctor. All of this indicates that another emotional journey awaits viewers.
