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| Doctor Who character | |
|---|---|
| Clara Oswald | |
| With | Eleventh Doctor |
| Race | Human |
| Home planet | Earth |
| Home era | Far Future, Victorian England, 21st century |
| First appearance | "Asylum of the Daleks" (as Oswin Oswald) "The Snowmen" (as Clara Oswald - Victorian Version) "The Bells of St John" (as Clara Oswald - 21st Century Version) |
Clara Oswald is a fictional character on the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. She is portrayed by Jenna Coleman. She first appeared in the show's seventh series. Clara is a companion of the eleventh version of alien time traveller the Doctor (portrayed by Matt Smith).
During 2012 and 2013, the character is introduced as three different people with the same name. Each was played by the same actress. The first two incarnations die during the episode they appear in. The third becomes the Doctor's companion. While each one is different, the characters are meant to be seen as the same person. This sets up a mystery to be solved. Coleman took over as the show's female lead in the mid-series Christmas special. At that time, she was portraying Victorian governess and barmaid Clara Oswin Oswald. At the end of that episode, Coleman is seen playing a third version of the character. This character was from modern day London and was named Clara Oswald. Starting in the following episode, Clara Oswald travels as the Doctor's full-time companion. During her third introduction, she gives herself the nickname Oswin. It is a mixture of Oswald and win.
Coleman has said that she will be in the eighth series. It is to begin filming in September 2013.[1]
- ↑ Lazarus, Susanna (12 March 2013). "Doctor Who: Jenna-Louise Coleman confirms her return for series eight". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 March 2013.