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Doctor Who regenerates as Billie Piper, Gatwa leaves

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June 03, 2025

Ncuti Gatwa, the first black actor to play the lead role in British sci-fi show Doctor Who, departed the series on Saturday in a season finale that saw familiar face Billie Piper reappear in his place.

- ANDY BRUCE

Doctor Who regenerates as Billie Piper, Gatwa leaves

The Doctor, who travels through time in what appears to be a blue police telephone box, has the ability to regenerate, allowing a number of actors to play the role since the series was first broadcast in 1963.

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