Doctor Who series 12: Laughing Jodie Whittaker comes face-to-face with The ...

Doctor Who series 12 FIRST LOOK: Laughing Jodie Whittaker comes face-to-face with The Judoon during filming at Gloucester Cathedral

By Lily Waddell For Mailonline

Published: 12:01 BST, 26 May 2019 | Updated: 12:09 BST, 26 May 2019

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Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker laughed nervously as she come face-to-face with The Judoon during filming at Gloucester Cathedral for the first time.

The rhino-headed space police first appeared on Doctor Who in 2007 when they transported a London hospital to the moon. 

Seen shooting series 12 for the first time on Thursday, the actress, 36, burst into hysterical giggles when she laid her eyes on the menacing Doctor Who character.

Doctor Who series 12 FIRST LOOK: Laughing Jodie Whittaker comes face-to-face with The Judoon during filming at Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday

Doctor Who series 12 FIRST LOOK: Laughing Jodie Whittaker comes face-to-face with The Judoon during filming at Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday

Jodie was yet to slip into her Time Lord attire as she dressed in teal blue cut-offs and androgynous braces.

The Judoon was instantaneously recognised on set for its enormous rhino head and huge shield covering the mythical beast's belly. 

Historically, The Judoon has had an important role in Doctor Who after they brought on the meeting between the Tenth Doctor and his companion Martha Jones.

Bosses have stayed tight-lipped as to how The Judoon will return to the show next year but

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