David Tennant has confirmed that Bernard Cribbins reprises his role as Wilfred Mott on the upcoming 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who.
The show returns for three specials this November, with Tennant back as The Doctor alongside old companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate).
Cribbins was spotted on set in a wheelchair last year, just weeks before he died at the age of 93 in July, and although the show has yet to officially announce Wilf's return, Tennant confirmed his appearance while speaking at GalaxyCon.
"Can we get Wilfred back? Can grandad be back on set? He was getting old and a little bit infirm but he was still full of beans and full of energy," he said, in quotes reported by the Radio Times.
"And I am thrilled to say that – although very sadly he wasn't in those episodes as much as we hoped – he was on set with us and Wilfred lives on.
"Bernard is much-missed and much-grieved for, but I am so excited that his final screen performance will be [one] I had the great honour of being part of and you'll see it all on your screens."
After the specials, Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Tennant as The Doctor in time for this year's festive episode.
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