A former star of 'Coronation Street' has a guest role when the new series of 'Doctor Who' begins on BBC One tomorrow night, Saturday 5 April.
Variety reports that Sarah Lancashire, who played Raquel in 'Coronation Street', will play Miss Foster in the first episode of the new series of 'Doctor Who'.
The character is described by the BBC as "an enigmatic and powerful businesswoman".
Commenting on her role: Lancashire said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be in 'Doctor Who'. It's a brilliant episode and I'm looking forward to taking the Time Lord on."