Doctor Who EXCLUSIVE: Anita Dobson Lets Out Her Mystery Character’s Name And What Role It Involves

Anita Dobson has let slip the name of her Doctor Who character and what her role will entail, while speaking exclusively to MailOnline.

The actress, 73, was announced to join the BBC drama in an unnamed role last month, however, she has now revealed the details of the exciting new project.

While attending the ICON Awards in support of the prostate cancer charity on Friday night, she raved about playing Mrs. Flood, the elderly neighbor of companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson.

The former EastEnders star has ruled out talk of playing a lead role in the show, admitting: “I wouldn’t say starring, I think Lord himself, Ncuti and Milly are the leads, I’m just joining the ranks.”

‘Well, Mrs. Flood is the character I play and she’s… Milly, the Ruby Sunday, the doctor’s assistant, she’s her neighbor.

‘She lives on the same street so she always has her eyes on what’s going on. She is one of those.

But despite spending three days at her new job, Anita said she has yet to film scenes with the ‘beautiful’ 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa.

She said: ‘I haven’t worked with Ncuti yet. I did the reading with him and he is beautiful, absolutely adorable and very talented.

‘Milly, I adore you. I think it’s absolutely stunning. But I’ve only done about three days, so it’s very early.

Having watched the cult drama as a child, the Stepney native said it was a no-brainer to say yes when writer Russell T Davies offered her the role.

She concluded: “He asked me to join the ranks and said, ‘Please come and play with us.'” How can you resist that?

Anita was pictured filming scenes for Doctor Who in Bristol on Tuesday with Millie.

The pair were seen filming in a Clifton residential area that was decked out in colorful Christmas decorations, as they appeared to be filming a festive episode.

Millie looked effortlessly chic in a plaid skirt and red sweater, which she teamed with a pair of chunky black boots and a black, fuzz-lined leather jacket.

She kept her essentials in a brown bag slung over one shoulder and clutched shopping bags with both hands.

The actress accessorized her elegant look with a silver necklace and chunky earrings, while wearing her golden locks in a blunt bob.

She accentuated her natural beauty with a bronzed makeup palette and a coat of mascara to complete her gorgeous look.

Millie was also seen keeping warm between takes in a cozy dry robe and shielding her eyes with a pair of dark sunglasses.

The iconic TARDIS is also seen positioned in front of a row of residential properties as the Doctor’s world collides with Ruby Sunday’s.

The former soap opera star was seen tentatively making his way into the fictional hybrid of a time machine and spaceship as he dove into character.

Millie joins the popular BBC franchise for the highly anticipated new series as Ruby, the 15th Doctor’s companion, to be played by Ncuti.

Filming new scenes, Millie was joined by Anita, 73, who cut a casual figure in purple pants and a white shirt, which she paired with a lilac sweater.

She bundled up in the freezing temperatures in a blush pink puffer jacket and kept cozy in a matching pair of sneakers.

Anita, who played Angie Watts on the soap opera EastEnders, pulled her silver locks up into a sleek updo as her bangs framed her face.

It’s A Sin’s Michelle Greenidge will also join the cast.

Doctor Who returns in November 2023 with three special episodes to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary, with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor.

The Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti, will take control of the TARDIS and his first episode will air over the festive period next year.

In October, Jodie Whittaker stepped down from her role as The Doctor, replaced by returning star David for upcoming anniversary episodes.

The power of the Doctor was packed with excitement as famous faces returned, Jodie retired after five years as Time Lord, David made his return and fans got their first look at Ncuti Gatwa as the 14th Doctor.

Several former assistants, including Janet Fielding, who plays Tegan, and former doctors Peter Davison and Colin Baker made guest appearances in the epic.

The episode came to a very dramatic conclusion when Jodie’s Doctor surprisingly regenerated into a very familiar face: David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor.

Despite not being ready to regenerate, she said while looking at the sunset: ‘The most blooming flower. That’s the only sad thing. I want to know what happens next.

“Very good, doctor-who-I-want-I-am-to-be. Tag, you are,’ before Tennant made the surprising appearance of him.

The newly regenerated Doctor ran his fingers over his teeth and said ‘I know these’ clearly puzzled as he returned to his old body.

David returns for three special episodes, airing in November 2023, after retiring from the role in 2010.

The 60th feature-length celebration of the sci-fi series will also star Catherine Tate, reprising her role as companion Donna Noble.

Jodie’s final episode on Sunday night ended with a short preview of the anniversary episodes, which will hit screens in 2023.

The trailer teased Ncuti’s long-awaited arrival as the star was seen asking, “Can anyone tell me what the hell is going on?”

After the episode, showrunner Russell T Davies said, “If you thought David Tennant’s appearance came as a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the way!”

‘Ncuti’s path to the Fifteenth Doctor is full of mystery, terror, robots, puppets, danger and fun! And how does it tie in with the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? How, what, why? We give you a year to speculate and then all hell breaks loose!