The tenth series Doctor Who premiered on 15 April 2017 and concluded on 1 July 2017 with twelve episodes. The series is led by head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, alongside executive producer Brian Minchin. It is the third and final series overseen by the two as executive producers, as well as Moffat’s sixth and final series as head writer. Preceded by a Christmas special in December 2016, “The Return of Doctor Mysterio”, the series is the third and final series starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor. The series introduces Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts, and also features Matt Lucas as Nardole. Michelle Gomez and John Simm return as their respective incarnations of the Master. (Wikipedia)