DOCTOR Who’s most popular pair could be coming back for a final turn in the Tardis.

Insiders say Billie Piper’s shock return at the end of the latest series was understood to be teeing up a comeback for David Tennant as the Time Lord for a one-off special.

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A source said: “The BBC brought Doctor Who back in 2005 and there is talk about a possible one-off project to celebrate the 20th anniversary.

“David and Billie were a hugely popular partnership and he brought in a golden age of Doctor Who.

“With the anniversary of the reboot this year there have been some ideas floated about, with the thought of maybe bringing David and Billie back together for one last hurrah.

“When David’s Doctor bi-generated in the 60th anniversary special, his ‘half’ went on to live a normal life in an alternative universe while Ncuti Gatwa’s carried on as the Time Lord.

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“It wouldn’t be beyond the realms of imagination for him to return with Billie as Rose for a one-off special to celebrate not only their partnership but the anniversary of BBC bringing back Doctor Who.”

David, 54, played the tenth version of the Time Lord for five years until 2010.

In a twist, he then returned as the 14th Doctor for three specials before handing the role over to Ncuti.

The Sun revealed last month that Ncuti, 31, was leaving the Tardis.

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That was confirmed last Saturday when he surprisingly regenerated into Billie, 42, at the end of the series finale.

After the episode, Ncuti said: “I’ve loved every minute of it, but now is the time to hand over the keys to that beloved box and let someone else take control and enjoy it every bit as much as I have.

“I’ll truly miss it, and forever be grateful.”

Doctor Who’s future is still undecided, with the BBC now waiting to see if Disney+ — which pumped millions of pounds into the show — will renew its deal.

Ratings for the sci-fi staple have plummeted since Tennant left, with overnight peak viewing figures dropping as low as 1.6million.

Many fans of the show complained it had gone “woke”.

Meanwhile, Whovians are waiting to see if Billie is the new, 16th Doctor or is sidekick Rose again.