The names of three guest stars who will be appearing in the next series of Doctor Who have been announced today.

Filming on Peter Capaldi’s debut series as the Doctor began in January and it’s progressing rather steadily as production on the next block – consisting of Episodes 4 and 5 – started recently. As such, it’s been revealed that Robert Goodman will star in Ep 4 and Jonathan Bailey and Pippa Bennett-Warner will both have parts in Episode 5, but it is currently unknown who each of them will be playing.

The update follows an announcement that Samuel Anderson will be joining Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman in Series 8 as recurring companion Danny Pink. About his character, who works as a teacher alongside Clara at Coal Hill School, Samuel commented: “It is a quintessential part of British culture. I can’t believe I’m now part of it. It is an honour.”

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The BBC has revealed that Samuel Anderson will be joining Doctor Who as a recurring character in Series 8.

The actor – whose previous credits include Gavin & Stacey and Emmerdale – will star opposite Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman as Danny Pink, a teacher at Coal Hill School.

He revealed that he’s “so excited” to be joining the TARDIS. “I can’t believe I’m part of it,” he said. “It is a quintessential part of British culture and it’s an honour.”

He added: “I cannot wait to show people how my character gets involved with the duo…”

Above – The first promo of Samuel Anderson as Danny Pink, who we’ll meet in Series 8.

“Coal Hill School is once again coming to the aid of the TARDIS,” Steven Moffat teased. “In 1963 teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright accompanied the First Doctor, but these days it’s the turn of Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald. And soon, Sam Anderson as Danny will join the Doctor’s world. But how and why? Answers will come later this year!”

What are your first impressions of Danny Pink (Samuel Anderson)?

• Slick and sophiscated. The perfect addition to Team TARDIS!
• Two teachers on board? Looks like the Doctor will learn a thing or two.
• The Doctor and Clara should remain a duo. Three's a crowd, after all...

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