Doctor Who’s Millie Gibson praises ‘special’ episode in heartfelt message

Doctor Who star Millie Gibson has praised a “special” episode with a heartfelt message on social media.

The BBC series returned earlier this month as the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Gibson) embark on a series of adventures, with the latest episode, “73 Yards”, following the then-companion that she searches for the Time Lord while being followed. by a mysterious woman.

Gibson, who previously played Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street, revealed via Instagram that she had a special connection to the episode, with the script being the first she read after landing the role of Ruby.

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“73 Yards was the very first script I read for our series of Doctor Who,” she began, with the post also including several photos of her on the set of the episode. “I remember closing it and rereading it immediately.

“He holds such a special place in my heart; I didn’t know Ruby, I didn’t know what her story was going to entail, and I didn’t know anyone from Doctor Who either. While filming this episode, I experienced for the first time everything Ruby was experiencing as well.

“I have grown and learned so much as an actress and as a person. When I watch this episode, I feel such a sense of fulfillment and joy. This particular trip was very nostalgic to look back on and I’m so happy to have accomplished 73 yards.

“Thank you to @dylanholmeswilliams for making such a great story and to @russelltdavies63 for giving me such a compelling storyline to bring to life. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy🫶🏻❤️♦️❄️”

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While “73 Yards” has received positive reviews since it aired on Saturday (May 25), attention has already turned to the next episode, “Dot and Bubble,” with showrunner Russell T Davies teasing that it would share similarities with Black Mirror.

“It’s probably our clearest step into Black Mirror territory, which I love,” he said. “I’m a big fan of Charlie Brooker. It is immensely brilliant. But there’s a bit more Doctor Who freedom and madness in “Dot and Bubble.” There is a sense of fun and monsters in the middle.

Doctor Who launches new episodes Saturday at midnight, broadcast on BBC One in the UK and Disney+ somewhere else. Classic episodes of Doctor Who are available on BBC iPlayer in the UK.

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