As Doctor Who fan we are all familiar with the regular and often cuore wrenching departure of the Doctor's companions but this is often accompanied with anticipation and excitement at what may lie ahead.

We've known about the Ponds departure since it was announced da lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat following a screening of this year's Natale Special, The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe at London's Televisione Centre. At the time he didn't give much away on how Amy and Rory would make their departure but did reveal the Doctor Would be getting a new 'friend' and now, after...