DOCTOR WHO UNVEIL NEW DALEK DESIGN AHEAD OF FESTIVE SPECIAL

This weekend's RadioTimes features an exclusive first look at the newly designed Daleks, along with interviews with the cast and crew.

Bradley Walsh, who plays Graham, said: "This new special is the Daleks taking on the universe. For Whovians and the show, it’s massive."

Showrunner Chris Chibnall said on The Daleks: "No question, they’re a part of British culture – they’re like the Mini of Doctor Who. You can keep updating them but the brilliant design endures." Exec Producer Mat Strevens added: "Even if you don’t know much about Doctor Who, everyone knows the Daleks. To be honest, they always seemed like Christmassy imagery to me — appropriate for this time of year!"

The 'Doctor Who preview' issue of RadioTimes will also feature exclusive first-look images and interviews with Chris Chibnall, Matt Strevens, Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and John Barrowman. It also teases what to expect from the next series, which has recently returned to production.

The BBC tease: The Doctor is locked away in a high-security alien prison. Isolated, alone, with no hope of escape. Far away, on Earth, her best friends, Yaz, Ryan and Graham have to pick up their lives without her.

But it’s not easy. Old habits die hard. Especially when they discover a disturbing plan forming.

A plan which involves a Dalek. How can you fight a Dalek, without the Doctor?

Earlier this week, it was also revealed that John Barrowman will be reprising his role as Captain Jack for the festive episode. More information can be found by clicking here.

Revolution Of The Daleks is expected to air on New Year's Day on BBC One.