DOCTOR WHO RETURNS THIS SPRING WITH 'LEGEND OF THE SEA DEVILS' - CAST, PICTURES AND SYNOPSIS

A first look at Doctor Who’s Spring Special has revealed the long awaited return of the Sea Devils, a classic monster first seen with the third Doctor Jon Pertwee in The Sea Devils (1972).

Sea Devil | BBC Studios/James Pardon

This episode finds the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Yaz (Mandip Gill) and Dan (John Bishop) in 19th century China, where a small coastal village is under threat – from both the fearsome pirate queen Madame Ching (Crystal Yu) and a monstrous alien force which she unwittingly unleashes.

Will the Doctor, Yaz and Dan emerge from this swashbuckling battle with the Sea Devils to save the planet?

Madam Ching (CRYSTAL YU) | BBC Studios/James Pardon

The first look trail, which aired after the New Year’s Day Special Eve of the Daleks, also introduced cast members Arthur Lee as Ji-Hun and Marlowe Chan-Reeves as Ying Ki.

Ying Ki (MARLOWE CHAN-REEVES) | BBC Studios/James Pardon

Ji-Hun (ARTHUR LEE) | BBC Studios/James Pardon

Legend of the Sea Devils will air this Spring, with further details to be confirmed in due course. The trailer can be found below.