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Fan Reactions to The Star Beast - the first of the 60th Anniversary Specials

Warning! This article contains spoilers for the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special, The Star Beast.  

If you haven’t yet seen the Fourteenth Doctor and Donna Noble’s first exciting adventure, watch the episode now before returning back here to read our favourite fan reactions!

“I don’t believe in destiny, but if destiny exists, then it is heading for Donna Noble…”

A spaceship crash-landing in London. A squadron of Wrarth Warriors on Donna Noble’s doorstep. The Meep! This episode blew minds as the TARDIS exploded back onto our screens.  

So, what did Doctor Who fans think of this first epic episode for the Fourteenth Doctor, and David Tennant’s return to the role?

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The Meep made quite an impact on some fans…

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Donna’s return made many a heart melt…

Rose Noble became a favourite amongst viewers pretty quickly…

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And the new title sequence and TARDIS interior made fans freak out across the world!

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Phew, what a whirlwind! What’s next for the Doctor and Donna? Their anniversary adventure continues on Saturday 2nd December in Wild Blue Yonder…

Get ready for Wild Blue Yonder at 6:30pm GMT on the 2nd December 2023 on BBC One in the UK and Ireland and BBC iPlayer in the UK, and on Disney+ in the rest of the world.

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