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Old 10-30-2008, 05:09 AM   #1
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David Tennant quits 'Doctor Who'
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David Tennant quits 'Doctor Who'
Wednesday, October 29 2008, 21:15 GMT

By Neil Wilkes, Editor


David Tennant has announced his decision to quit Doctor Who at the end of 2009.

The actor confirmed the news while collecting the award for 'Outstanding Drama Performance' at the National Television Awards.

"In January I go back to make four new specials which take Doctor Who through to the end of 2009," he said. "But when Doctor Who returns in 2010, it won't be with me. The 2009 shows will be my last playing the Doctor."

Tennant added: "If I don't take a deep breath now and move on, I never will. I think it's best I don't outstay my welcome."

His exit in the 2009 Christmas Special will coincide with the departure of executive producer Russell T Davies, who masterminded the cult show's revival in 2005.

Speaking after the announcement, Davies said he was "delighted" for Tennant. "We've known for a long while now.... Most of all, as a Doctor Who fan myself, [I'm] just excited about the future now."

Asked who would be replacing Tennant in the iconic role, new exec producer Steven Moffat teased: "You'll be hearing from us."

Tennant took over from Christopher Eccleston in the coveted role at the end of the first series. By the end of his tenure he will have starred in three series and eight specials.

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Thoughts?

Be very interesting to know what input Steve Moffat will have over the specials now!

Also, can't wait til see who the new Doctor is. Let the speculation begin.
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Old 10-30-2008, 05:34 AM   #2
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I shall send my audition tape in directly.


I love Tennant, but 3 series is probably just about right for a doctor. As for a replacement - James Nesbitt has my vote. Somewhere said John Simm, and he would be perfect except he has already played The Master (brilliantly), so as much as he is the man (Life on Mars proves that) it just won't work for me.
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Fuck no. James Nesbitt is a cunt of the highest order. If he is the new Doctor it'll pain me to watch.

John Simm would be great. Be a shocker if it happened though.
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Paterson Joseph has been in Doctor Who before, hasn't he?
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My guess is that the 'Next Doctor' episode at Christmas will be used to introduce his next incarnation before it actually happens, meaning it will be Morrissey.

Paterson Joseph would be interested, although I think he looks a bit too 'cool' to be the Doctor. Could work though.

Don't want it to be John Simm, as I want to see him reprise the Master role.
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Paterson Joseph with driving gloves at the Tardis controls? Superb.

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Paterson Joseph has been in Doctor Who before, hasn't he?
Yes a small role, Freema Agyeman was also in an episode (Cybermen) before she landed the role as Martha Jones, so it is not unusual.


Anyway Nesbitt is still the fucking man.
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Anyway Nesbitt is still the fucking man.
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