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The Twelfth Doctor’s steampunky debut proper is extremely creepy at times, and plays with some surprisingly gruesome notions – particularly during one encounter between Clara and the villain of the piece. Though the story's been rated PG for cinemas, it wouldn't have been that surprising if it was a 12.

We also wouldn’t be too surprised if a few parents complain about imitable behaviour!

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The meaning of that title? Think “Blink”.

The Doctor gets to show off his mastery of another unusual language.

There are some good Scottish gags about Capaldi’s accent.

Sontarans make for very dangerous paperboys.

The issue of a certain Roman is (obliquely) addressed.

Jenny strikes a pose. There’s nothing to it.

The Doctor gets a different face again.

A human and a non-human lock lips.

An unanswered question from season seven rears its head again. It’s clearly connected to this year’s story arc.

There's also a flashback to a moment from season seven that seemed incredibly insignificant at the time.

There's a very good chance you will, er, get something in your eye.

“I’m not your boyfriend!” Looks like he really needs to tell someone else …

Ian Berriman

“Deep Breath” airs on BBC One on Saturday 23 August.

Ian Berriman has been working for SFX – the world's leading sci-fi, fantasy and horror magazine – since March 2002. He's also a regular writer for Electronic Sound. Other publications he's contributed to include Total Film, When Saturday Comes, Retro Pop, Horrorville, and What DVD. A life-long Doctor Who fan, he's also a supporter of Hull City, and live-tweets along to BBC Four's Top Of The Pops repeats from his @TOTPFacts account.