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Doctor Who: Friend from the Future

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The Doctor and Bill are chased by a group of Daleks in a short introductory video to present Bill, the new companion, to audiences for the first time.

DirectorLawrence Gough
WritersChris Chibnall·Terry Nation
ProducerPeter Bennett

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Cast · Directed by Lawrence Gough

PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
The Doctor
PMPearl Mackie
Pearl Mackie
Bill Potts
NBNicholas Briggs
Nicholas Briggs
Dalek (voice)

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Doctor Who: Friend from the Future hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 11, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.