New Doctor Who to be revealed Sunday

The thirteenth Doctor, who will replace Peter Capaldi, takes a bow after the Wimbledon tennis final.

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July 14, 2017 10:34 a.m. PT

Who will replace Peter Capaldi?
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Number 13: unlucky for some, but lucky for " Doctor Who " fans, who will meet the thirteenth Doctor this weekend.

This Sunday, 16 July, the BBC will reveal the actor who will replace Peter Capaldi as the star of the long-running British sci-fi show. Capaldi will pilot the Tardis for the last time in this year's Christmas special, after which the new star and new showrunner Chris Chibnall will take over the time-travelling adventure.

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— Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) July 14, 2017

Current favourites with the bookies include Kris Marshall and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

The announcement will follow the Wimbledon men's tennis final, which means the exact time isn't yet confirmed.