Collins cast

Former EastEnder and West End star guests on show.

Michelle Collins, best known for her role as scheming Cindy Beale in BBC soap EastEnders, will guest star in an episode of the new series of Doctor Who, playing McDonnell.

Although details of her character have yet to be revealed, Collins will feature in episode seven, written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Graeme Harper.

Michelle previously worked with Doctor Who producer Phil Collinson on the first series of Sea Of Souls, and has since gone on to perform in the hit West End Musical Daddy Cool.