The first pictures of Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor in Doctor Who has been released.

She will take over as the first female Doctor on the Christmas special this year after replacing Peter Capaldi, who had been in the role since 2014.

The Broadchurch star has started filming in the role as the 13th Time Lord.

Whittaker has been shown wearing teal cropped culottes with yellow braces, as well as a striped jumper and long trench coat.

The look is finished with brown boots, blue and turquoise striped socks and some unusual earrings, at the top and bottom of her left ear.