Billie Piper breaks silence on ‘emotional' return to Doctor Who
Piper described the filming as "very emotional" and noted the "cloak-and-dagger" secrecy surrounding her involvement.
She expressed her deep affection for the show, saying she could not refuse the opportunity to return to the "Whoniverse".
Piper previously played Rose Tyler, companion to the Ninth and Tenth Doctors, and returned for the 50th anniversary episode in 2013.
Gatwa previously explained his departure from the programme was due to the role's demanding nature, calling his exit "bittersweet".
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