We doubt that any of the what we're about to tell you is a massive surprise, but amidst the clamour of excitement for the first screening of the brand new Doctor Who yesterday, it was revealed that the BBC has commissioned a sixth series of the show since its revival, to be screened next year.

Also, the BBC has confirmed that there will, as usual, be a Doctor Who Christmas special in December, which will be penned by Steven Moffat. Looking forward to that already.

If you've not seen our spoiler-free verdict on Matt Smith's debut as Doctor Who in The Eleventh Hour, you can find it right here.