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Who Is The Rani? Archie Panjabi's Surprise 'Doctor Who' Character, Explained

Ryan Britt

created: May 18, 2025, 1:33 a.m. | updated: May 22, 2025, 10:34 p.m.

At the very end of Doctor Who’s surprising episode, “The Interstellar Song Contest,” a post-credits scene reveals that one Time Lord from the distant past has returned. Here’s what the post-credits scene of Doctor Who’s “Interstellar Song Contest” means and why this deep-cut character is a massive game-changer for the series. Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 6 Post-Credits Scene, ExplainedArchie Panjabi, the new version of The Rani in Doctor Who. And ever since that 1987 episode, the Rani has technically not appeared in any official on-screen Doctor Who canon. The final two episodes of Doctor Who’s 2025 season will hopefully explain everything.

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