Rebecca Front is to appear in the ninth series of Doctor Who.

The actress and comedy legend is reunited with her former co-star in The Thick of It, Peter Capaldi, and her Death to Pemberley screen daughter, Jenna Coleman.

Details of her exact appearance are a closely guarded secret at present, but she’ll be appearing in the story which brings back the Zygons and UNIT favourites Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) and Osgood (Ingrid Oliver).

Front is the latest in a string of high profile guest stars announced for the forthcoming series, which also includes Paul Kaye and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams. Last year’s eighth series featured guest appearances by Michael Smiley and Tony Way, whilst the opening two episodes were directed by Ben Wheatley to great acclaim.

Series Nine (or Season 35 if you prefer) will be on air in the Autumn. We’ll bring you more news as soon as possible.