Doctor Who series 12 FIRST LOOK: Laughing Jodie Whittaker comes face-to-face with The Judoon during filming at Gloucester Cathedral
Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker laughed nervously as she come face-to-face with The Judoon during filming at Gloucester Cathedral for the first time.
The rhino-headed space police first appeared on Doctor Who in 2007 when they transported a London hospital to the moon.
Seen shooting series 12 for the first time on Thursday, the actress, 36, burst into hysterical giggles when she laid her eyes on the menacing Doctor Who character.
Doctor Who series 12 FIRST LOOK: Laughing Jodie Whittaker come face-to-face with The Judoon during filming at Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday
Jodie slipped into her Time Lord attire as she dressed in teal blue cut-offs and androgynous braces.
Keen to get into character, the Time Lord star playfully put up her fists for a fight as she joked about during filming breaks.
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Elsewhere on set, The Judoon was instantaneously recognised for their enormous rhino heads and armour covering their bodies.
They were all armed with space guns when they roamed free in the realms of Gloucester Cathedral.
Bringing them back: The rhino-headed space police first appeared on Doctor Who in 2007 when they transported a London hospital to the moon
Having a fabulous Time (Lord): Seen shooting series 12 for the first time on Thursday, the actress, 36, burst into hysterical giggles when she laid her eyes on the menacing Doctor Who character
Fabulous: Fans will be delighted to see all the cast have descended on Gloucester Cathedral to start shooting scenes for the sci-fi drama
Evil: The Judoon were seen brandishing their space guns as they lined up
Actors: The actors enjoyed a laugh between scenes as they took off their helmets
Historically, The Judoon has had an important role in Doctor Who after they brought on the meeting between the Tenth Doctor and his companion Martha Jones.
Bosses have stayed tight-lipped as to how The Judoon will return to the show next year but the episode will also feature a guest appearance by Neil Stuke.
Neil, 53, has previously appeared in the legal drama Silk, as well as the 1990s series Game On.
Showrunner Chris Chibnall said: 'No! Sho! Blo! The Judoon are storming back into Doctor Who in full force, and the streets of Gloucester aren’t safe.
Poser! Jodie looked happy as she greeted many fans on her way to work in the blazing sunshine
Good fun: Jodie showed off her playful side as she giggled away while she took a break on set
Nice try! Keen to get into character, the Time Lord star playfully put up her fists for a fight as she joked about during filming breaks
No one knows: Bosses have stayed tight-lipped as to how The Judoon will return to the show next year but the episode will also feature a guest appearance by Neil Stuke
'If anyone has anything to hide, confess now. The Judoon are taking no prisoners, and will stop at nothing to fulfil their mission!'
The writer added: 'The whole team on Doctor Who are delighted and scared in equal measure to welcome them back: one of many treats we’ve got in store for viewers next series.
'And we’re over the moon [with Judoon], to be welcoming the wondrous Neil Stuke as guest star. We can’t wait to show you what happens when his path crosses with the Thirteenth Doctor.'
Hard work pays off! The TV star held a script as she revised her lines and grabbed a coffee before getting in front of the cameras
Picture perfect! The actress showed her good humour as she snapped selfies with members of the public before she stepped into character
Quirky style: Jodie slipped into her Time Lord attire as she dressed in teal blue cut-offs and androgynous braces
She's wonderful: Jodie earned a hugely positive reception when she became the first woman to play The Doctor in its 56-year history
Spotted: The Judoon was instantaneously recognised on set for their enormous rhino heads and armour covering their bodies
Long time ago: The Judoon first appeared in the 2007 episode Smith And Jones when they transported a hospital to the moon to hunt down a plasmavore who was disguised as an old woman
The Judoon first appeared in the 2007 episode Smith And Jones when they transported a hospital to the moon to hunt down a plasmavore who was disguised as an old woman.
In typical Who fashion, the kidnap sparked the first meeting of medical student Martha Jones and The Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) with the pair eventually teaming up to travel the universe for the rest of the third series.
The Judoon also appeared in Series Four's The Stolen Earth, as The Doctor desperately tried to figure out the truth behind the disappearance of 27 planets from the sky.
On guard: They were all armed with space guns when they roamed free in the realms of Gloucester Cathedral
Keeping cool: A kind lady held an umbrella over the three actors during filming breaks to ensure they didn't get too hot in their space suits
Moving the story on: The Judoon also appeared in Series Four's The Stolen Earth, as The Doctor desperately tried to figure out the truth behind the disappearance of 27 planets
They also appeared on spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures and made several cameos during Matt Smith's era as the Eleventh Doctor.
Jodie earned a hugely positive reception when she became the first woman to play The Doctor in its 56-year history.
The series has taken a year-long break and will return in early 2020, though an exact release date is yet to be confirmed.
Terrifying: They also appeared on spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures and made several cameos during Matt Smith's era as the Eleventh Doctor
Coming back: The series has taken a year-long break and will return in early 2020
Big secret: It is not yet public when the 12th series of Doctor Who will air on screens
