Matt Lucas is to make an appearance in the next series of Dr Who. He will be reprising his role as Nardole, who featured in last December's Christmas special, The Husbands of River Song.

Writer/producer Steven Moffat said: “Delighted and slightly amazed to be welcoming Matt Lucas back on to the Tardis — and this time it’s not just for Christmas, he’s sticking around. One of the greatest comedy talents on Planet Earth is being unleashed on all of time and space.”

Filming starts soon in Cardiff. 

Lucas has also just recorded a video for the #IAmJamieJohnson social media campaign to share his story of overcoming hair loss as a youngster, shyness and being told he wasn’t funny. It ties in with the new CBBC football drama Jamie Johnson, which airs on CBBC this week (13-15 June, 5pm) and is available on iPlayer now.

Watch the clip of Matt Lucas here.