BRADLEY Walsh is the oldest actor in the history of Doctor Who to be cast in the role of a regular companion.
Walsh will be 58 when he makes his first appearance in the show in autumn 2018.
Historically, the average age of actors when making their debut as the Doctor's companion is 28.
Walsh will be joined in the BBC series by Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole, who have also been unveiled as Jodie Whittaker's co-stars when she becomes the 13th person to take on the role.
The trio will appear as the Doctor's "companions" Graham, Yasmin and Ryan in the next 10-week series
slated for autumn 2018, Broadchurch and Trust Me star Whittaker will take over in the Tardis from Peter Capaldi when the Time Lord regenerates as a woman for the first time after the Christmas special.
Actor, comedian and quiz show host Walsh was tipped to be the Doctor's assistant.
A fan of the show for 50 years, he told the BBC: "I remember watching William Hartnell as the first Doctor.
"I was petrified, but even though I'd watch most of it from behind the sofa through my fingers, I became a fan.
"Am I thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking new dawn for the Doctor? Oh yes!"
Caption: Mandip Gill, Bradley Walsh, Jodie Whittaker and Tosin Cole
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