The actress who will play Doctor Who's companion in the next series of the sci-fi classic has been announced.
Twenty-one-year-old Karen Gillan will star opposite the new Doctor Matt Smith when the full series returns to BBC One in spring 2010.
Three specials starring the current Doctor, David Tennant, will be shown this year.
Commenting on her new role, Gillan said: "I am absolutely over the moon at being chosen to play the Doctor's new companion. The show is such a massive phenomenon that I can't quite believe I am going to be a part of it.
"Matt Smith is an incredible actor and it is going to be so much fun to act alongside him – I just can't wait to get started."
