Jodie makes a dramatic entrance ... and fast exit!
Jodie appeared in the final moments of the episode, called Twice Upon A Time, which also featured Jenna Coleman reprising her role as Clara Oswald and League of Gentlemen star Mark Gatiss as the grandfather of one of the Doctor’s greatest friends, Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.
Jodie, who was brought up in Skelmanthope and attended Shelley College, was named as the new Doctor in July.
The actress, whose previous roles included Beth Latimer in Broadchurch, got a warm welcome on social media with her first brief appearance as the Doctor.
Viewers also bade farewell to Capaldi and Steven Moffat, the show’s outgoing executive producer.
@trenzalorechild posted on Twitter: “I’m so so so so so excited for Jodie and the accent makes me 10008654433x more excited.”
@GeorgeAylett wrote: “We’ll miss you, Peter Capaldi. But looking really forward to seeing Jodie Whittaker take on the role – what an entrance!”
@NicoleGlasses posted on Twitter: “Well. I cried a lot.
“That episode did not disappoint me at all. Excited to see what Jodie brings to the show but I’m very sad to see Peter go.”
@AuthorSJB tweeted: “No specific spoilers here ... but that was such a turbulent emotional battlefield.
“Superb swansong for Peter, and brilliant intro for Jodie...Absolutely stunning.”
@MagicofVenice wrote: “I just want to say: thank you Peter Capaldi for portraying an incredible, deep, emotional and kind Doctor who showed us it’s ok to be scared of change and to never give up.
“And thank YOU for always being kind, warm and for always having a smile for everyone.”
@Benjamin-Huish posted: “So bye bye Peter Capaldi and hello Jodie Whitaker! #DoctorWho
“And bye bye to Steven Moffat who is without question the best writer to have ever graced Doctor Who and is leaving it extremely ripe for the future.”
@DobroDan posted: “Fab #DoctorWho Peter has been a marvellous incarnation but so pleased to see Jodi taking over- what a great ending.”
Capaldi’s last words as the Time Lord included the line: “Never be cruel, never be cowardly ... Remember hate is always foolish, and love is always wise.”