Doctor Who 2008

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BBC denies knowledge of insider bets on new Doctor

05/01/2009 - 17:39

The BBC has denied any knowledge of suspicious betting activity over the identity of the new Doctor Who.

David Tennant returns as Hamlet after back op

David Tennant returns as Hamlet after back op

05/01/2009 - 10:33

David Tennant has returned to the role of Hamlet after undergoing back surgery.

Actor Matt Smith named as new Doctor Who

Actor Matt Smith named as new Doctor Who

03/01/2009 - 18:16

Actor Matt Smith has been named as David Tennant's replacement in Doctor Who, ending months of speculation over who would win the coveted role.

New Doctor Who to be revealed on Saturday

New Doctor Who to be revealed on Saturday

03/01/2009 - 11:16

The name of the actor who will replace David Tennant as Doctor Who is set to be announced in a special programme on Saturday.

Could Zeta Jones be the next Doctor Who?

Could Zeta Jones be the next Doctor Who?

18/12/2008 - 15:11

Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies has said he would like to see Catherine Zeta Jones or Lesley Sharp play a female Doctor.

Bad back forces David Tennant off stage

Bad back forces David Tennant off stage

09/12/2008 - 15:00

David Tennant was forced to pull out of his sell-out role as Hamlet on Monday due to ongoing back problems.

Doctor Who studios open to the public

Doctor Who studios open to the public

10/11/2008 - 09:39

The studios where iconic BBC television series Doctor Who is filmed has opened its doors to the public for the first time.

Colin Salmon to be first black Doctor Who?

Colin Salmon to be first black Doctor Who?

07/11/2008 - 10:22

Another day, another potential candidate for the Doctor Who job - it's been reported that actor Colin Salmon could become the first black Time Lord.

Tennant hints that Billie could be next Doctor

Tennant hints that Billie could be next Doctor

03/11/2008 - 10:39

David Tennant has hinted that his former co-star Billie Piper could become the next Doctor.

Doctor Who to make Children In Need debut

Doctor Who to make Children In Need debut

25/10/2008 - 10:18

A sneak preview of this year's Doctor Who Christmas special will be screened during the BBC's Children In Need telethon next month.

Billie's hubby: I'm tired, but not as tired as her

Billie's hubby: I'm tired, but not as tired as her

21/10/2008 - 17:13

Billie Piper has given birth to a son by emergency Caesarean, her husband has revealed.

Chris Evans reveals Billie's baby is a boy

Chris Evans reveals Billie's baby is a boy

21/10/2008 - 15:35

Billie Piper has given birth to a son, her ex-husband Chris Evans has said.

Baby boy for Billie?

Baby boy for Billie?

21/10/2008 - 14:50

Actress Billie Piper has given birth to a son, according to reports.

Doctor Who battles his assistant for TV award

Doctor Who battles his assistant for TV award

13/10/2008 - 10:17

David Tennant is going head-to-head with his Doctor Who co-star Catherine Tate at the National Television Awards later this month.

Creator wants Zeta-Jones as The Doctor's companion

Creator wants Zeta-Jones as The Doctor's companion

12/09/2008 - 13:35

Catherine Zeta-Jones could be set to star in a movie version of Doctor Who - if the show's creator has anything to do with it.

Former Doctor Paul McGann to return to Who

Former Doctor Paul McGann to return to Who

11/09/2008 - 08:52

Onetime Doctor Who Paul McGann is to reportedly guest-star in one of the special episodes in 2009.

David Tennant to play film Doctor?

David Tennant to play film Doctor?

10/09/2008 - 09:32

Actor David Tennant is apparently keen to play the Time Lord in a film version of Doctor Who.

Billie: Being a mum's more important than career

Billie: Being a mum's more important than career

01/09/2008 - 13:47

Billie Piper has revealed she hasn't given much thought to returning as Rose Tyler in the next series of Doctor Who.

Top Edinburgh award for Doctor Who

Top Edinburgh award for Doctor Who

24/08/2008 - 08:34

Doctor Who has been voted programme of the year at the Edinburgh TV festival's annual awards, which were announced on Saturday.

David Tennant makes a 'good, not great' Hamlet

David Tennant makes a 'good, not great' Hamlet

06/08/2008 - 08:40

Doctor Who star David Tennant finally made his debut as Hamlet in a Royal Shakespeare Company production on Tuesday, and the critics have declared him a good, if not great, Dane.


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