After a small hiatus, the revival series of Doctor Who is returning for its 12th season just in time for the new year, with a new piece of promo art heralding the season premiere.

The BBC has released a piece of key art showcasing Jodie Whittaker's eagerly anticipated return as the eponymous Gallifreyan, with her signature overcoat expanding into the cosmos itself as she wields her trusty Sonic Screwdriver.

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Whittaker replaced Peter Capaldi as the 13th (and first female) Doctor in a 2017 Christmas special episode before starring in Season 11 of the series.

Plot details on the upcoming season have been kept under wraps, though promos have teased the arrival of new, deadly aliens and epic adventures across space and time. Principal photography on Season 12 wrapped in November and it will run for a total of 10 episodes including, the New Year's Day two-part special.

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Doctor Who stars Jodie Whittaker as the 13th iteration of the titular Time Lord. Whittaker is joined by co-stars Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill in a series spearheaded by new showrunner Chris Chibnall. Season 12 premieres on Jan. 1, 2020 at 8 p.m. on BBC with a two-part holiday special. The new season and all previous 11 seasons will stream on HBO Max in early 2020.