Rumour has it that Doctor Who's biggest plastic peril (apart from whatever was going on in Praxeus) could be set for a comeback, after fans spotted filming involving a bus advert titled "Autons".

So are the Nestene-controlled shop window dummies of death really about to face off with Jodie Whittaker? And what new take on the monsters (potentially tying into body image or fast fashion) could we be in for?

In this week's RadioTimes.com Doctor Who podcast we try our best to find out, while also delving into the surprising history of the Auton menace.

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