Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: 10 Huge Rumours And Leaks You Need To Know

9. Bernard Cribbins Is Back As Wilf

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Donna Noble's family was a big part of her original Doctor Who run, so it always seemed likely that, if she ever did return, then Wilf, Sylvia, and her husband Shaun would tag along with her.

And though these characters weren't part of the announcement that Catherine Tate will be back, on-set pictures have confirmed that the Noble clan is indeed along for whatever wild ride the DoctorDonna is going on in the 60th anniversary.

Sylvia and Shaun were spotted walking towards the TARDIS with the Doctor, while Wilf - now in a wheelchair - was seen being pushed by the Doctor down a busy street.

With Wilf being one of the most beloved companions in the show, it's particularly exciting to see him return. And with Cribbins' death meaning that the 60th anniversary is his final Doctor Who performance, we're intrigued to see how RTD caps off the character's journey.

There's going to be a lot of sniffles in the audience when his final scene plays out.

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