Doctor Who's new companion: What to expect from Pearl Mackie

Funny, feisty and clueless about time travel, Bill is ready to boot evil aliens into another dimension

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Pearl Mackie and Peter Capaldi as Bill and the Doctor
(Image credit: BBC)

Pearl Mackie was unveiled as Doctor Who's new companion Bill earlier this year – but who is she and what can viewers expect from her new character?

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