Rose Tyler, the companion played by the Doctor Who cast in 2005 and 2006 and most notable to Doctor Who fans, will be played by Finney. It's not clear how Rose is connected to the character of Piper.

How can there be another Rose on Doctor Who? Russell T. Davies said in a press statment that it was an absolute joy to welcome Yasmin to the Doctor Who set.

An adaptation of the smash-hit comic of the same name by Alice Oseman follows the lives of two queer British teenagers and their friends.

I would have never believed anyone if they said that 8 year old Yasmin would be on the show one day. I can't wait to see how Rose blossoms. Get ready.

Jodie Whittaker's final episode as the 13th Doctor will be aired later this year. Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special is expected to air in November of 2023.

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