Rebecca Front films Doctor Who with Peter Capaldi but Jenna Coleman is notably absent
AS IT was announced Rebecca Front was to star in season 9 of Doctor Who the first images of the actress on set have emerged.
Rebecca Front and Peter Capaldi were pictured filming the new series of Doctor Who today
Although the exact details of her role in the popular BBC series are being closely guarded by show bosses, the 51-year-old will guest star in a special two-part adventure that sees the return of shape-shifting aliens the Zygons.
Rebecca's debut on the sci-fi show will see her reunite with Peter Capaldi – who plays the famous Time Lord – who she starred alongside in The Thick Of It.
The Hackney-born actress played Nicola Murray, Secretary of State for Citizenship and Social Affairs in the political sitcom, while Peter starred as spin doctor Malcolm Tucker.
Rebecca will star star in a two-part adventure that sees the return of the Zygons
Rebecca starred alongside Peter Capaldi in The Thick Of It
It will actually be a double reunion, with Rebecca also previously starring in the BBC1 drama Death Comes To Pemberley alongside Jenna Coleman, who plays the Doctor's companion Clara.
But the pretty 29-year-old was noticeably absent as the crew filmed scenes at St. Catherine's Church, Cardiff.
Jenna's non-attendance on set came after photos of her emerged getting close to Prince Harry at a polo party – with the royal even placing his hand on her leg at one point.
Jenna Coleman was notably absent from set after she was spotted getting cosy with Prince Harry
The stunning star plays Clara Oswald in the BBC sci-fi show
However, far from hiding from the news, Jenna's representative confirmed she was not scheduled to be on set today.
The red-headed prince was reportedly pretty smitten with the brunette beauty, however it's unlikely a relationship will blossom between the pair as Jenna is still believed to be dating Game of Thrones hunk Richard Madden.
The actress – who plays Clara Oswald in Doctor Who – has been dating 28-year-old Richard since 2011 and the pair live together.