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The Time Lord and his current companions

Steven Moffat teases Doctor Who companion

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13 Feb 2012

Steven Moffat has teased that the Time Lord's new companion in 'Doctor Who' will be someone "very different". The writer of the BBC One sci-fi show explained with Karen Gillan - who plays the Doctor's current companion Amy Pond - set to depart the…

Karen Gillan

Amy Pond set for 'heartbreaking' Doctor Who exit

TV Gossip

10 Feb 2012

Steven Moffat is penning a "heartbreaking" 'Doctor Who' exit for Amy Pond. The writer of the BBC One sci-fi show revealed there will be a tear-jerking storyline involving Amy - who is played by Karen Gillan - and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) that…

Matt Smith at the National Television Awards

Matt Smith wants male Doctor Who companion

TV Gossip

26 Jan 2012

The 29-year-old actor - who bagged the Male Drama Performance gong at last night's (25.01.12) National Television Awards for his role as the Time Lord in the sci-fi series - admitted while he always thought he and Karen would have "different journeys…

Benedict Cumberbatch

Steven Moffat's 'exciting' Sherlock pressure

TV Gossip

11 Jan 2012

Steven Moffat found the pressure he was under for the second series of 'Sherlock' "exciting". The series' co-creator says there was a lot of expectation for the latest run of the BBC One detective drama - which stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the…

Doctor Who star Karen Gillan at TV Choice Awards

Karen Gillan knew about Doctor Who exit 'for ages'

TV Gossip

6 Jan 2012

Karen Gillan knew she would be leaving 'Doctor Who' "for ages". The 23-year-old actress - who plays the Time Lord's companion Amy Pond in the BBC sci-fi drama - admitted it's a "massive relief" to finally be able to discuss her alter-ego's departure…

Katherine Kelly

Coronation Street leads NTA nominations

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2 Jan 2012

'Coronation Street' leads the nominations for this year's National Television Awards. The ITV1 soap has been shortlisted for prizes in four categories, while rival soaps 'EastEnders' and 'Emmerdale', are up for three honours each, with all three…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith vows not to quit Doctor Who

TV Gossip

23 Dec 2011

Matt Smith has vowed to remain on 'Doctor Who'. The 29-year-old actor - who plays the Time Lord in the BBC One sci-fi drama - explained while he had known "for a while" that his co-star Karen Gillan would be departing her role as the doctor's…

Benedict Cumberbatch

Steven Moffat to kill off Sherlock?

TV Gossip

20 Dec 2011

Steven Moffat has hinted he could kill off Sherlock Holmes. The 'Doctor Who' writer has promised fans of BBC One drama series 'Sherlock' - which stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role and Martin Freeman as his assistant Dr. Watson - that…

Dame Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren eyes Doctor Who role

TV Gossip

20 Dec 2011

Dame Helen Mirren wants to play the Time Lord in 'Doctor Who'. The Oscar-winning actress would love to appear as the twelfth incarnation of the time-travelling Doctor in the BBC One sci-fi series, but has ruled out replacing Karen Gillan - who was…

The Hot 100 2011 - 25: Steven Moffat interview

The Hot 100 2011 - No. 22: Steven Moffat interview

Writer behind Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes and Tintin

16 Dec 2011

Perhaps the biggest stumbling block the latest series of Doctor Who hit this year were complaints in some quarters that it was becoming too complex. Yet Paisley-born showrunner Steven Moffat is rightly unrepentant about a storyline which began and ended…

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan leaving Doctor Who

TV Gossip

15 Dec 2011

Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are leaving 'Doctor Who'. Show boss Steven Moffat has confirmed the pair - who play the Doctor's companion Amy Pond and her husband Rory Williams - will depart in a "heartbreaking" plot in the next series. He said…

The Doctor with his companions

Long-lost Doctor Who episodes discovered

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13 Dec 2011

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' from the 1960s have been found. Episode three of the William Hartnell adventure 'Galaxy Four' and episode two of Patrick Troughton's 'The Underwater Menace' - which were thought to have been lost forever - were…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith wants to reinvent himself

TV Gossip

12 Dec 2011

Matt Smith plans to "reinvent" himself after 'Doctor Who'. The 29-year-old actor is the 11th star to play The Doctor since the sci-fi show began in the 1960s, and although he believes he has put his own spin on the legendary character, he is not…

Russell T. Davies

Russell T. Davies quits Hollywood

TV Gossip

6 Dec 2011

Russell T. Davies has quit Hollywood to care for his sick partner. The writer - who was responsible for bringing 'Doctor Who back to TV - has left Los Angeles where he was working on a new programme for BBC Worldwide and US network Showtime and…

The Doctor with his companions

Steven Moffat wants Matt Smith for Doctor Who movie

TV Gossip

2 Dec 2011

Steven Moffat wants the existing TV Time Lord to appear in the 'Doctor Who' movie. The BBC One sci-fi show is set to be turned into a film and the programme's showrunner thinks the current Doctor - who is played by Matt Smith - should portray him on…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

David Yates searching for Doctor Who writer

TV Gossip

1 Dec 2011

Finding a scriptwriter for the planned 'Doctor Who' movie is more important than choosing the star, according to director David Yates. The 'Harry Potter' director plans to spend "two to three years" working with the BBC to turn the popular sci-fi TV…

Matt Smith

Christmas stuntman Matt Smith

TV Gossip

29 Nov 2011

Matt Smith had to escape a fireball for the Christmas special of 'Doctor Who'. The actor - who portrays the titular time-travelling character - performed all of his own stunts for the festive episode of the BBC sci-fi series and is hoping he is…

Matt Smith with Pudsey

Doctor Who costume sells for 50k

TV Gossip

23 Nov 2011

Matt Smith's 'Doctor Who' costume has sold for £50,000. Final bidding on the outfit - which included a tweed jacket, shirt, black jeans, black boots, braces, bow-tie and a watch worn in the episode 'The Doctor's Wife' - and a script signed by the…

Steven Moffat

Steven Moffat's Doctor-filled birthday

TV Gossip

21 Nov 2011

'Doctor Who' showrunner Steven Moffat celebrated his birthday with three Time Lords. The writer-and-producer turned 50 on Friday (18.11.11) and was joined by Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith, Tenth Doctor David Tennant and Fifth Doctor Peter Davison at his…

Matt Smith with Pudsey

Children in Need to auction Doctor Who outfit

TV Gossip

18 Nov 2011

'Doctor Who' fans have the chance to bid for one of his costumes on BBC Children in Need tonight (18.11.11). As part of the annual charity fundraising telethon held on BBC One, viewers will get a sneak peak of the Christmas Special of the sci-fi…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Doctor Who movie plans underway

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14 Nov 2011

A 'Doctor Who' movie is in development. 'Harry Potter' director David Yates plans to spend "two to three years" working with the BBC to turn the popular sci-fi TV series into a cinematic spectacular as he thinks the show - which currently stars Matt…

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan wants alter-ego to die

TV Gossip

31 Oct 2011

Karen Gillan wants her 'Doctor Who' character Amy Pond to die. The 23-year-old beauty - who has starred as the Time Lord's assistant alongside Matt Smith since 2010 - would prefer her alter-ego to pass away in the BBC One sci-fi show rather than…

Peter Davison

Peter Davison open to Doctor Who return

TV Gossip

21 Oct 2011

Peter Davison wants to return to 'Doctor Who for the show's 50th anniversary. The actor would love to reprise his role as the Fifth Doctor when the BBC sci-fi series celebrates the landmark date in November 2013 but doesn't think it is very likely to…

Doctor Who monsters The Peg Dolls invade park

Doctor Who Dolls invade London park

TV Gossip

20 Oct 2011

'Doctor Who' monsters have invaded London. The creepy Peg Dolls - which appeared in the episode 'Night Terrors' - were spotted at Brook Green Children's Playground in the capital yesterday (19.10.11) eerily riding on the seesaw in the middle of the…

Matt Smith wants Whoopi in the TARDIS

TV Gossip

1 Oct 2011

Matt Smith wants Whoopi Goldberg to play his companion in the next series of 'Doctor Who'. The 28-year-old actor - who plays the Doctor - thinks the 'Sister Act' star would be a great foil for the Time Lord and he would also love Oscar winner Colin…

Doctor Who fans will get answers in 'mad' episode

TV Gossip

30 Sep 2011

Steven Moffat has promised 'Doctor Who' fans will get answers to all their questions in this week's episode of "madness". The showrunner has left viewers scratching their heads all season trying to figure out if the Time Lord - played by Matt Smith…

The Doctor with his companions

Doctor Who Confidential axed

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28 Sep 2011

'Doctor Who Confidential' has been axed by the BBC. The weekly behind-the-scenes show - which airs on BBC Three after the sci-fi series is broadcast on BBC One - will not continue beyond the current series due to budget cuts of 20 per cent across the…

The Doctor with his companions

Doctor Who and a baby

TV Gossip

24 Sep 2011

Matt Smith says this week's 'Doctor Who' adventure is like "Three Men and a Baby" with Cybermen. The 28-year-old actor loved reuniting with James Corden, who is returning to the sci-fi series as Craig Owens, for 'Closing Time' and he insists the…

The Doctor with his companions

New Doctor Who series to air in autumn 2012

TV Gossip

23 Sep 2011

The next series of 'Doctor Who' is set to air in autumn 2012 - in a bid to help BBC One battle 'The X Factor'. Confusion has surrounded when the sci-fi show - which stars Matt Smith as the Time Lord - will return next year following BBC One…

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey to star in Doctor Who Xmas special

TV Gossip

21 Sep 2011

'Outnumbered' actress Claire Skinner and Bill Bailey are to guest-star in the 'Doctor Who' Christmas special. The two stars will also be joined by 'Fast Show' actress Arabella Weir and comedian Alexander Armstrong in the festive episode with the…

David Walliams as Gibbis

Doctor Who joker David Walliams

TV Gossip

17 Sep 2011

David Walliams reduced the 'Doctor Who' cast to hysterics with his constant on set jokes. The comic actor guest stars as mole-like alien Gibbis in tonight's episode 'The God Complex' and Arthur Darvill - who plays Rory Williams - admits it was hard…

The Doctor with his companions

The Doctor must battle 'animalistic' monster

TV Gossip

16 Sep 2011

The Doctor has to battle an "animalistic monster" in 'Doctor Who' this Saturday (17.09.11). The Time Lord (Matt Smith) and his companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) find themselves trapped in a sinister hotel in 'The…

The Doctor with his companions

Matt Smith wants new hat for the Doctor

TV Gossip

15 Sep 2011

Matt Smith wants to wear a "pork pie" hat in 'Doctor Who' next year. The 29-year-old actor has enjoyed getting to don unusual headwear, including a Stetson and a fez, as the Time Lord and he is pushing for a new hat for the 2012 run. He told BANG…

Doctor Who star Karen Gillan at TV Choice Awards

EastEnders and Doctor Who win big at TV Choice Awards

TV Gossip

14 Sep 2011

'EastEnders' was the biggest winner at the TV Choice Awards last night (13.09.11). The BBC series triumphed in the coveted Best Soap category, while its stars Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie - who play Kat and Alfie Moon - were honoured with the Best…

John Barrowman

John Barrowman confident Torchwood will return

TV Gossip

13 Sep 2011

John Barrowman believes 'Torchwood' will return for another series. The actor plays Captain Jack Harkness in the sci-fi series and after the success of the latest run, 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' - a British-American co-production between BBC Worldwide…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Doctor Who 'time twist' for Amy

TV Gossip

10 Sep 2011

Matt Smith says 'Doctor Who' fans can expect to a big "time twist" in tonight's episode. The actor - who plays the titular Time Lord in the sci-fi series - has revealed there is an intriguing plot development which results in his companion Amy Pond…

The Hanbots Amy and Rory will have to face

Amy battles 'kind but killer' robots in Doctor Who

TV Gossip

9 Sep 2011

Arthur Darvill and his 'Doctor Who' co-star Karen Gillan have to battle robots who try to "kill you with kindness" in this week's episode. The 29-year-old actor has revealed his character Rory Williams' wife Amy Pond gets put in quarantine by…

John Barrowman

John Barrowman wants to return for Who anniversary

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8 Sep 2011

John Barrowman wants to return to 'Doctor Who' for the show's 50th anniversary. The actor wants his character Captain Jack Harkness - who he also plays in spin-off series 'Torchwood: Miracle Day'- to return to the BBC One sci-fi programme when it…

David Tennant

David Tennant 'hunkier than Matt Smith'

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30 Aug 2011

Former 'Doctor Who' star David Tennant has beaten current Time Lord Matt Smith in a poll to find the sexiest sci-fi hunk. The actor - who previously portrayed the titular character in the BBC One show - finished second in the survey commissioned by…

Arthur Darvill

Arthur Darvill wants Doctor Who motorbike

TV Gossip

30 Aug 2011

Arthur Darvill was really "disappointed" when he wasn't allowed to ride a motorbike for 'Doctor Who'. The 29-year-old actor - who plays the Time Lord's companion Rory Williams in the BBC One sci-fi drama - was thrilled when the producer asked him if…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Matt Smith wants 3-D Doctor Who

TV Gossip

29 Aug 2011

Matt Smith wants the 50th anniversary of 'Doctor Who' to be shot in 3-D. The 28-year-old actor - who plays the titular Time Lord - is very excited about the celebration of the show which will take place in November 2013 and insists he will definitely…

Alex Kingston

Matt Smith doesn't want full-time River Song

TV Gossip

27 Aug 2011

Matt Smith doesn't want River Song to become a full-time companion on 'Doctor Who' - because she's the one person who makes The Doctor go "whoa". The 28-year-old actor - who plays the titular Time Lord in the sci-fi series - loves shooting scenes…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith doesn't understand Doctor Who plot twists

TV Gossip

26 Aug 2011

Matt Smith never gets told the plot twists in 'Doctor Who'. Despite the fact he plays the title character, the 28-year-old actor insists showrunner Steven Moffat refuses to tell him what he has got in store for the Time Lord and his companions Amy…

Arthur Darvill

Arthur Darvill: Alex Kingston calling me dad was strange

TV Gossip

26 Aug 2011

'Doctor Who' star Arthur Darvill admits it took a while to get used to being called "dad" by Alex Kingston on set. The actor and the rest of the cast struggled to get their heads around the revelation that Alex's character River Song was the daughter…

David Tennant

David Tennant and Billie Piper to reunite in BBC drama

TV Gossip

26 Aug 2011

Former 'Doctor Who' co-stars David Tennant and Billie Piper will be reunited on screen in a new BBC romantic drama. The tenth Doctor will join forces with Billie - who played his companion Rose Tyler from 2005 to 2010, when they both left the sci-fi…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith reveals Terminator twist

TV Gossip

25 Aug 2011

Matt Smith has revealed there is a 'Terminator 2'-type robot in the new 'Doctor Who' episode 'Let's Kill Hitler'. In the adventure - which kicks off the BBC One sci-fi show's autumn run this Saturday (27.08.11) - The Doctor (Matt) and his companions…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith never gets a break from Doctor Who

TV Gossip

23 Aug 2011

Matt Smith never gets a break from 'Doctor Who'. The actor is the 11th incarnation of the Time Lord in the BBC One sci-fi drama and while he loves his job, he would like a bit of time off to rest as he shoots for nine months of the year, 11 days at a…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith is a 'funny' Doctor

TV Gossip

17 Aug 2011

'Doctor Who' showrunner Steven Moffat cast Matt Smith in the title role because he was "funny". The writer-and-producer has revealed he wanted an actor who could do comedy as well as action when he was looking for David Tennant's successor in the…

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan praises 'submissive mole' Walliams

TV Gossip

17 Aug 2011

Karen Gillan says it was great fun working with "submissive mole" David Walliams on 'Doctor Who'. The actress - who plays the Time Lord's companion Amy Pond in the BBC One sci-fi series - has revealed the comic actor was hilarious on set when they…

Steven Moffat

Doctor Who had to mock Hitler

TV Gossip

16 Aug 2011

'Doctor Who' showrunner Steven Moffat believes Adolf Hitler would be very angry if he saw himself in 'Let's Kill Hitler'. The writer-and-producer ridicules the Nazi leader in the opening episode of the autumn season of the BBC sci-fi show and he…

The Doctor with his companions

Amy and Rory to leave Doctor Who

TV Gossip

9 Aug 2011

'Doctor Who' companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams are reportedly leaving at the end of the current series. The married couple - played by Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill - will leave The Doctor (Matt Smith) following the autumn run of episodes after…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Matt Smith: Doctor Who should be scary and sexy

TV Gossip

8 Aug 2011

Matt Smith believes 'Doctor Who' should be "dark, scary and sexy". The actor - who plays the eleventh incantation of the titular Timelord - can't understand criticisms of the programme for being less family-friendly, as he thinks it still has the…

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan: Chemistry is 'the heart' of Doctor Who

TV Gossip

4 Aug 2011

Karen Gillan thinks her chemistry with Matt Smith is "the heart" of 'Doctor Who'. The 23-year-old beauty - who plays the Time Lord's companion Amy Pond in the BBC One sci-fi drama - looked to former 'Doctor Who' actress Billie Piper for inspiration…

Steven Moffat

Doctor Who is staying Britain

TV Gossip

29 Jul 2011

'Doctor Who' will never relocate to the US, according to Steven Moffat. The showrunner insists the BBC One sci-fi programme will always be mainly shot in Britain, even though some of the most recent episodes have been filmed in America and it has…

David Tennant

David Tennant joins Doctor's assistant for new show

TV Gossip

29 Jul 2011

Former 'Doctor Who' stars David Tennant and Sophie Aldred are teaming up for a new children's TV programme. The actor - who played the tenth incarnation of the Time Lord from 2005 to 2010 - will voice lead character Tom, a boy with magical powers, in…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Matt Smith wishes he was as 'cool' as Doctor

TV Gossip

27 Jul 2011

Matt Smith wants to be as "cool" as his The Doctor. The 28-year-old actor plays the Time Lord in 'Doctor Who' and has described his alter-ego as a "benchmark" for how people should live their lives because he is an independent "maverick". He…

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan confirms Doctor Who series 7 return

TV Gossip

25 Jul 2011

Karen Gillan has confirmed she will return to 'Doctor Who'. The actress - who plays the time-travelling Doctor's companion, Amy Pond - will be back for the seventh series of the BBC One sci-fi show, her third alongside the current Doctor, Matt…

New episode of Doctor Who to be screened as part of the Edinburgh Television Festival 2011

New episode of Doctor Who to be screened at Edinburgh Television Festival 2011

New episodes of Fresh Meat, The Killing and Comic Strip also on offer

7 Jul 2011

The MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival unveiled its programme for 2011 yesterday, marking the festival’s 36th year in operation. The series of lectures, preview screenings, masterclasses, interviews and networking parties, which…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith to star in Olympics drama

TV Gossip

1 Jul 2011

Matt Smith is set to star in a drama about the 1948 London Olympics. The 'Doctor Who' actor will portray Bert Bushnell - who, alongside his partner Dickie Burnell, won gold in the double sculls rowing event - in the BBC film. Entitled 'Bert and…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

TV Choice Awards 2011 nominations revealed

TV Gossip

28 Jun 2011

'Sherlock' and 'Doctor Who' are to battle it out at the 2011 TV Choice Awards. With Matt Smith - who plays the titular Time Lord in 'Doctor Who' - and 'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch both being nominated for the Best Actor accolade, the sci-fi…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Doctor Who to split series over two years

TV Gossip

15 Jun 2011

'Doctor Who' will not broadcast a full series in 2012. BBC One controller Danny Cohen has confirmed the sci-fi show will be downsized next year, which has led to speculation that four one hour-long specials are in line to replace the 13-part series…

Robots Live! brings Robot Wars and a robotic football squad to Edinburgh

Robots Live! brings Robot Wars and a robotic football squad to Edinburgh

Robot Wars and football-playing robots at the National Museum of Flight

14 Jun 2011

It’s difficult to talk about the appeal of robots. How do you talk about the appeal of something as universally loved. What’s not to love about robots? Since technology first enabled humans to build machines that could to programmed to perform…

Roy Skelton

Dalek voice actor Roy Skelton dies

TV Gossip

8 Jun 2011

'Rainbow' voice actor Roy Skelton has died at the age of 79. The star - who is best known for voicing TV puppets Zippy and George in the ITV children's show for 20 years - passed away after suffering a stroke earlier today (08.06.11), his daughter…

John Barrowman

John Barrowman eyes Doctor Who return

TV Gossip

8 Jun 2011

John Barrowman wants to return to 'Doctor Who'. The 44-year-old actor first starred in the BBC sci-fi drama in 2005 as Captain Jack Harkness before reprising the role in spin-off show 'Torchwood', and wouldn't hesitate to go back to the programme if…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith confirmed for next season of Doctor Who

TV Gossip

7 Jun 2011

Matt Smith will reprise his role in 'Doctor Who' for a third season. The 28-year-old actor - who shot to fame after replacing David Tennant as the Time Lord in the BBC One series - has signed on for a return to the show in a run which will include…

Steven Moffat

Doctor Who boss Steven Moffat gets death threat

TV Gossip

7 Jun 2011

'Doctor Who' showrunner Steven Moffat received a "death threat" after the midseason finale on Saturday night (04.06.11). The writer-and-producer finally resolved a long-standing plotline in the episode when he revealed the character River Song (Alex…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Doctor Who axes Daleks

TV Gossip

31 May 2011

Doctor Who's Daleks have been temporarily dropped. Steven Moffat, writer of the BBC One sci-fi show, has confirmed the Time Lord's traditional arch-enemies will not be around "for a while" because they have been defeated by the titular character…

Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill)

'Masterplan' for Rory's deaths in Doctor Who

TV Gossip

20 May 2011

'Doctor Who' writer Matthew Graham believes there is a "masterplan" behind Rory's 'deaths' in the show. The writer - who has penned this week's adventure 'The Rebel Flesh', the first episode of a two-part adventure which concludes next week with 'The…

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sophie Ellis-Bextor eyes Doctor Who role

TV Gossip

19 May 2011

Sophie Ellis-Bextor wants to appear in 'Doctor Who'. The 'Murder on the Dancefloor' hitmaker thinks she has the perfect features to be cast as a foe for the Doctor (Matt Smith) and his companion Amy Pond (Karren Gillan). She tweeted: "Ambition…

One of Doctor Who’s most terrifying enemies, The Silence, stands behind an unsuspecting Welsh Guard in Pall Mall, ahead of their arrival at the highly-acclaimed Doctor Who Experience at London’s Olympia 2 venue.

The Silence join Doctor Who Experience

TV Gossip

13 May 2011

The Silence are to become the newest addition to the Doctor Who Experience. The Time Lord's deadly enemies - who were introduced to the BBC One sci-fi show earlier this series - are set to join the interactive exhibition at London's Olympia 2 venue…

David Tennant

David Tennant doesn't think Doctor Who defines career

TV Gossip

11 May 2011

David Tennant doesn't think 'Doctor Who' has overshadowed the rest of his career. The 39-year-old actor - who played the 10th Doctor in the BBC One sci-fi show - says it doesn't "occur to him" that people watching him in other roles might find it…

Doctor Who

Steven Moffat slams Doctor Who plot leaks

TV Gossip

11 May 2011

'Doctor Who' boss Steven Moffat "hates" fans who spoil plots. The chief writer of the BBC One sci-fi drama - which stars Matt Smith as the titular Time Lord - vented his anger at viewers who reveal secret plotlines, after one fan attended a press…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Doctor Who fans must wait to discover River Song identity

TV Gossip

9 May 2011

Matt Smith has revealed 'Doctor Who' fans will have to wait until the second half of the current series to find out who River Song is. The 28-year-old actor - who plays the Titular Timelord - has promised viewers they will find out who the mysterious…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith in The Impossible Astronaut

Matt Smith glad Doctor Who scares kids

TV Gossip

6 May 2011

Matt Smith is glad 'Doctor Who' frightens children. The 28-year-old actor thinks the scariness of the BBC One sci-fi series is integral to what it is and he is happy if kids are running behind the sofa in terror at the monsters and action on…

Lily Cole

Lily Cole to terrorise Doctor Who pirates

TV Gossip

3 May 2011

Lily Cole will play a dangerous seductress when she makes a guest appearance on 'Doctor Who' this Saturday (07.05.11). The 22-year-old supermodel is set to terrorise a pirate - played by 'Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville - and his crew as she puts…

Doctor Who

Stephen Moffat's Doctor Who difficulty

TV Gossip

3 May 2011

Stephen Moffat finds writing 'Doctor Who' "exhausting". The producer - who has also penned episodes of 'Sherlock' - admitted while he has fun writing for the BBC One sci-fi show's titular character, he finds the process difficult because he is trying…

Matt Smith

Matt Smith rushed to hospital after fall

TV Gossip

2 May 2011

'Doctor Who' star Matt Smith was rushed to hospital yesterday (01.05.11) after splitting his head open. The actor - who plays the 11th doctor in the BBC One sci-fi show - tripped over in his flat while celebrating with his co-stars after they had…

Doctor Who star Matt Smith

Doctor Who breaks US TV records

TV Gossip

26 Apr 2011

The sixth season premiere of 'Doctor Who' has broken ratings records for BBC America. The sci-fi drama drew in 1.3 million viewers on Saturday (23.04.11) for the US digital channel, breaking the previous record set by the show for the first episode…

James Corden

James Corden keen to be Doctor Who regular

TV Gossip

22 Apr 2011

James Corden is keen to become a full-time 'Doctor Who' cast member. The 'Gavin & Stacey' star - who guest starred as landlord Craig Owens in one-off episode 'The Lodger' last year - is returning to the BBC One sci-fi series for a sequel, and now…

Doctor Who star Elisabeth Sladen

Tom Baker pays tribute to Elisabeth Sladen

TV Gossip

21 Apr 2011

Former 'Doctor Who' star Tom Baker says he will always be "grateful" for working with the late Elisabeth Sladen. The actor - who was the fourth Time Lord - appeared alongside Elisabeth in the BBC One sci-fi series in the 70s as his assistant Sarah…

Doctor Who star Elisabeth Sladen

Matt Smith pays tribute to Elisabeth Sladen

TV Gossip

20 Apr 2011

'Doctor Who' star Matt Smith has paid tribute to the late Elisabeth Sladen. The current Time Lord explained he had been "welcomed, educated and delighted" by the 63-year-old actress - who lost her long battle with cancer yesterday (19.04.11) - when…

Doctor Who star Elisabeth Sladen

Tributes pour in for Elisabeth Sladen

TV Gossip

20 Apr 2011

Tributes have been pouring in for 'Doctor Who' star Elisabeth Sladen. The 63-year-old actress - who first appeared as assistant Sarah Jane Smith in the BBC sci-fi series from 1973 to 1976 alongside Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker - lost her long battle…

Karen Gillan

'Pink-tighted pirate' Karen Gillan

TV Gossip

20 Apr 2011

Karen Gillan looks like a "pink-tighted pirate" in the new series of 'Doctor Who'. The 23-year-old actress - who plays the Time Lord's faithful assistant Amy Pond in the BBC One sci-fi show - has admitted she loved wearing a strange concoction of…

Doctor Who star Elisabeth Sladen

Doctor Who star Elisabeth Sladen dies aged 63

TV Gossip

19 Apr 2011

'Doctor Who' star Elisabeth Sladen has died aged 63. The actress - who first appeared as assistant Sarah Jane Smith in the BBC sci-fi series from 1973 to 1976 alongside Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker - passed away after a long battle with cancer this…

David Tennant

David Tennant 'smitten' with daughter

TV Gossip

12 Apr 2011

David Tennant is "smitten" with his new baby daughter. The former 'Doctor Who' actor became a dad for the first time when his fiancee Georgia Moffett gave birth to a baby girl, Olivia recently and David's friend DJ Christian O' Connell revealed on…

Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor

Matt Smith doesn't think The Doctor would wed

TV Gossip

12 Apr 2011

'Doctor Who' star Matt Smith says The Timelord is not the marrying kind. The actor - who is the 11th doctor in the BBC One sci-fi series - can't see his alter-ego ever tying the knot because he's too much of a womaniser, despite speculation that Alex…

Alex Kingston and Matt Smith on Doctor Who set

Alex Kingston happy to slap Doctor

TV Gossip

6 Apr 2011

Alex Kingston loved slapping Matt Smith while filming the new series of 'Doctor Who'. The actress - who plays time travelling archaeologist River Song - got to hit and kiss Matt as The Doctor in scenes for the upcoming season and she admits she…

The Doctor and his companions

Doctor Who monster based on Scream painting

TV Gossip

5 Apr 2011

Steven Moffat based new 'Doctor Who' monster The Silence on famous painting 'The Scream'. The new aliens battle The Doctor (Matt Smith) in the upcoming new series of the BBC sci-fi show and the inspiration behind their terrifying design came from…

Doctor Who

Doctor Who's 'dark' opening

TV Gossip

5 Apr 2011

'Doctor Who' lead writer Steven Moffat says he has made the new series of the show "frightening" to thrill children. The showrunner admits the opening two-part story is "darker" than anything the sci-fi show has started with before and he insists he…

Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor

Mystery Doctor Who character to die

TV Gossip

4 Apr 2011

One of four main 'Doctor Who' characters will die in the opening episode of the new series. Show bosses are promising a "heart-wrenching" shock for viewers when either the titular Time Lord - played by Matt Smith - his sidekick Amy Pond (Karen…

David Tennant

David Tennant becomes a father

TV Gossip

1 Apr 2011

David Tennant has become a father for the first time. The former 'Doctor Who' actor's fiancee Georgia Moffett gave birth to a baby girl, Olivia, earlier this week and both mother and daughter are doing well. A friend said: "Georgia and David could…

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan to play Jean Shrimpton

TV Gossip

31 Mar 2011

Karen Gillan is to portray sixties supermodel Jean Shrimpton in a new BBC biopic. The 'Doctor Who' actress will play the iconic beauty - who was nicknamed 'The Shrimp' - in 'We'll Take Manhattan', a BBC Four film chronicling her four-year love affair…

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen to guest star in Doctor Who

TV Gossip

22 Mar 2011

Michael Sheen is set to guest star in 'Doctor Who'. The 'Tron: Legacy' actor - who has portrayed the likes of former Prime Minister Tony Blair and journalist David Frost throughout his lengthy Hollywood career - has been confirmed to voice a…

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Matt Smith learned lady lessons in gay drama

TV Gossip

18 Mar 2011

Matt Smith discovered "the true agony of being a woman" when he had to kiss a man in a new drama. The 28-year-old actor - who plays gay novelist Christopher Isherwood in new BBC Two biopic 'Christopher And His Kind' - admitted the experience made him…

Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor

Matt Smith wants Doctor Who separation

TV Gossip

14 Mar 2011

Matt Smith hopes his latest TV role will separate him from 'Doctor Who'. The 28-year-old actor, who has shot to fame playing the Time Lord in the BBC One series says he wants his portrayal of a young gay man in 'Christopher and His Kind' to show his…

Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor

Matt Smith banned from baring all

TV Gossip

11 Mar 2011

Matt Smith has been banned from baring all in his new show about a gay writer. The 'Doctor Who' actor - who plays British novelist Christopher Isherwood in the new programme - was told by BBC bosses he would have to keep his bottom off the camera in…

The Cybermen

Cybermen return with pets

TV Gossip

9 Mar 2011

The Cybermen are returning to the new series of 'Doctor Who' - and they are bringing an old friend with them. The metal-clad cyborgs will battle Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith when the BBC One sci-fi show hits screens later this year and they will be…

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Lynda Baron to guest star in Doctor Who

TV Gossip

8 Mar 2011

Lynda Baron is set to guest star in the sixth series of 'Doctor Who'. The 'Open All Hours' actress - who played vivacious nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the '70s sitcom - is reportedly due to appear opposite actor and comedian James Corden in an upcoming…

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Matt Smith defined by new monster

TV Gossip

24 Feb 2011

Matt Smith says new 'Doctor Who' monsters The Silents will be his defining enemy. The 28-year-old actor - who plays the eleventh incarnation of the time-travelling Time Lord - admitted the villains are his new favourite sci-fi fiends because series…

The Doctor's foes the Cybermen at the Doctor Who Experience

Doctor Who star dies at the age of 81

TV Gossip

23 Feb 2011

Former 'Doctor Who' actor Nicholas Courtney has died. The 81-year-old actor - who is most famous for playing the legendary Time Lord's long-serving companion Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart opposite in the BBC One sci-fi series - passed…

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