Nicola Coughlan To Appear as Special Guest On ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special

Steven Moffat has let slip some exciting news: Nicola Coughlan, star of ‘Derry Girls,’ will be making a cameo appearance. Moffat can hardly contain his excitement, saying he can’t wait for fans to see Coughlan in action. After her recent leading role in the third season of the period drama ‘Bridgerton,’ Coughlan has become one of the most talked-about actresses this year.

According to Radio Times, Moffat revealed Coughlan’s guest appearance on Joy to the World. “Nicola is wonderful in it; she will break your heart,” he told Ireland AM. “I’m not allowed to say anything about it. At least I think I’m not allowed to say anything about it, so I’ll just shut up.”

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The promise of an emotional episode seems inevitable, given the heartbreaking conclusion of the latest season of ‘Doctor Who.’ The finale saw Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, finally learn the identity of her birth mother, leading to an emotional reunion.

Though the episode received mixed reviews, the emotional intensity was undeniable. Moffat assures fans that this tone will carry into the Christmas Special episode, which he claims will be unlike anything audiences have seen before.

“I can’t give away much more, but work has begun on it already, and it’s mad. It’s one of the maddest Christmas specials you’ll ever see,” he said. Since the show’s reboot in 2005, ‘Doctor Who’ has consistently delivered exciting Christmas special episodes each season. Whether it’s battling a vicious snowman, a run-in with deadly Christmas trees, or Santa Claus himself, the ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas episodes have always been a hit.