Catherine Tate returns as Donna Noble in Doctor Who special The Star Beast, as she reunites with the Tenth Doctor, David Tennant.
The last time she was seen, Donna's mind was wiped in order to protect her from knowledge that would destroy her. In the new instalment, Donna recognises the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris) from her travels with the Doctor.The pair reunite but the Time Lord panics Donna may remember her past and she could die.
As Catherine returns to Doctor Who, OK! takes a look at her life off-screen. Early life Catherine Jane Ford, born on December 5 1969, is the daughter of Josephine, a florist.
She was raised in London by her mum, grandma and godparents after her dad left when she was just a baby. At school, Catherine discovered her love for acting and decided that this was what she wanted to do.