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Millions tune in to see the Doctor

Nearly 10 million people crept out from behind the sofa to find out whether David Tennant would survive the series finale of Doctor Who.

At its peak, 9.8 million people - an impressive 47% of the total TV audience - tuned in to see the Time Lord defeat the Daleks, according to BBC figures.

The average viewing figure of 9.4 million is 300,000 more than watched the first episode of the series in April.

The figures for Doctor Who followed days of intense speculation over Tennant's future in the Tardis.
Last week's episode had ended on a cliff-hanger when the Doctor was shot by a Dalek and apparently started to regenerate.

But with the help of a small army of his companions, the Doctor once again thwarted the Daleks and their evil creator Davros to save the universe.

A BBC spokesman said: "We're absolutely delighted with last night's figures and viewers can now look forward to the Christmas Special."
However, Tennant's longer term future as the Time Lord remains uncertain.

He will star in a Doctor Who Christmas special this year and another three specials next year but is not confirmed for the next series in 2010.

The fifth series has been postponed so that the Casanova star can take to the stage to play Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company. (The Press Association)

The Stolen Earth Episode 12 title revealed.

The Stolen Earth written by Russell T Davies will be the twelfth episode in this series of Doctor Who. The billing explains more... Earth's greatest heroes assemble in a time of dire need, in tonight's penultimate episode in this series of Russell T Davies's Bafta Award-winning time-travelling drama. But can the Doctor's secret army defeat the might of the new Dalek Empire? With battles on the streets and in the skies, the Doctor and Donna must brave the Shadow Proclamation to find out the truth. However, a fearsome old enemy waits in the shadows... Don't forget Midnight is on Saturday 14 June, 7:10pm.

David Tennant turns stuntman to film Doctor Who episode

David Tennant turned stuntman to film tonight's episode of Doctor Who.
The 37-year-old refused to use a trained specialist to shoot fight scenes with a giant mechanical claw, doing them himself instead. And he told how he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Tennant said: "I wasn't doubled for any of it because it was throwing yourself around, which I enjoy."

He wore knee and elbow protectors under his clothes to smash into barrels and leap over containers. The Doctor is tonight reunited with the Ood.
Tennant told BBC3's Doctor Who Confidential: "The Ood heads are so squeezable, you just want to bite them." The Mirror.

Doctor Woos Cyberman to city for battle

Gloucester is set to be invaded by the Cybermen next week as Dr Who lands his famous Tardis in the city.Filming for the popular sci-fi drama will take place at various city landmarks including the Cathedral.

It is believed that the Doctor, played by David Tennant, will be joined in the special Christmas episode by his current companion Donna (Catherine Tate) and his former sidekick Rose (Billie Piper).

The storyline, featuring Cybermen - the Doctor's deadliest enemies - is being kept under wraps but the city's historic buildings will be transformed for the special episode.

Millers Green will be taken back in time to the Victorian days and appear as a market scene while the BBC drama team will cover the front car park of the Cathedral in snow to evoke winter.

It is believed much of the filming will take place in the evenings. Some scenes for the festive episode were shot last week at St Woolos Cemetery in Newport.

TV and film effects company, Any Effects from Surrey, will help bring the programme to life with a host of techniques.

Gloucester has become a hotspot for famous faces and a favoured location for directors after both Harry Potter and the movie Amazing Grace were filmed in Gloucester .

Playwright and Dr Who fan Barnaby Eaton-Jones said it was a great boost for Gloucester to have the popular sci-fi show filmed here.

He said: "I'm sure the city is on the list of locations after Harry Potter but it is great to hear Dr Who will be coming as well.

"I'm pretty sure the Cybermen will be involved in the episode."

Mr Eaton-Jones, who wrote and staged his own Dr Who-inspired play, said he was sure fans would come from across the country to see if they can catch a glimpse of the action.

"I'm sure the place will be packed at night this week. It is a really good thing and certainly puts Gloucester on the map."

It was also revealed yesterday that Tennant will be this year's star speaker at Cheltenham Literature Festival. The Bathgate-born actor will join his co-star from the show Catherine Tate to talk about their roles in the BBC series.

Tennant is due to speak about the challenges of playing Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company, although questions from the audience are expected to focus on his life as the tenth doctor. - This is Gloucester

Doctor Who starts in April

Doctor Who will be back on our screens on Saturday 5 April, with 13 new episodes.

In the Time Lord's fourth series since he returned in 2005, The Doctor, played by David Tennant, teams up again with Donna, played by Catherine Tate. The pair first met in the 2006 Christmas special, The Runaway Bride.

Last year head writer Russell T Davies told CBBC Newsround that the first episode features: "the most unusual monsters we've ever created".

"(It's) the sort of creature we've never tried before," he added. The first episode is called Partners in Crime.

The series will also give us a chance to find out more about the Ood - last seen in the episodes The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit. But the most frightening story looks likely to be a double episode written by Steven Moffat, the man behind the scary statues in Blink.

Martha, (Freema Agyeman) who left The Doctor last summer, will be returning. As will Rose (Billie Piper), who was stranded in another universe at the end of the second series.

And, who knows, some other favourite characters might well be coming back at some point in the series. BBC

Series 4 trailer on the way

After an exclusive cinema-only run, we're delighted to announce that the new Doctor Who Series Four trailer will make its official TV and web debut on Saturday 29 March 2008.

Tune in to BBC One or visit us here on the official website at around 7pm to see some spectacular action from the forthcoming series starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate - BBC

Doctor Who's in town

The stars are out in Swansea again as the stellar cast of the fourth series of Doctor Who film in the city.

The former central library in Alexandra Road is to take centre stage for the special two-parter, which is based on the secrets of an old abandoned library.

Acclaimed actors Alex Kingston and Colin Salmon join David Tennant and Catherine Tate for the BBC One series, due to be aired in the spring.

Filming has already taken place in Swansea's Brangwyn Hall on Monday, and could be continuing for as long as a fortnight.

It is believed that many of the show's stars are staying at the plush new Village Hotel in SA1. - This is Swansea

Barrowman praises 'cheerful' Tennant

John Barrowman has revealed that he prefers working with current Doctor David Tennant to his predecessor Christopher Eccleston.

The actor, who plays Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and sister show Torchwood, said the Time Lord's latest incarnation was a more cheerful presence during filming.

He said: "I found the set to be a lighter one with David than it had been with Christopher in the lead role. I think David is a happier person, whereas I found Chris to be a bit angry."

However, he admitted that it had not all been plain sailing with Tennant because he struggled to avoid picking up his co-star's Scottish lilt.

Barrowman, who was born in Glasgow, said: "When David Tennant and I began filming together in early spring 2007, the hardest part for me was to resist speaking to him in a Scottish accent."

The actor recently revealed that he told his parents he was gay at the age of 21 after a serious AIDS scare - Digital Spy

Who Should Be So Lucky?

The Doctor and Astrid get up close and personal.

The Doctor will share a passionate moment with his Christmas companion, Astrid Peth, in the long awaited Doctor Who Christmas special, Voyage of the Damned.

The Doctor wastes no time in getting acquainted with Kylie Minogue's Astrid in the episode, which goes out at 6.50pm on Christmas Day on BBC One.

"It is an incredible thrill to be joining David and the entire Doctor Who production for this year's Christmas special," said Kylie. "Doctor Who enjoys a unique history and it is going to be very exciting to be a part of that."

Voyage of the Damned launched last night (Tuesday 18 December) with a celebrity packed gala premiere at the Science Museum in London. Celebrity fans in attendance included Jo Whiley, John Simm, Tamsin Greig, Nick Cave and Richard Curtis.

Two of Britain's best loved actors, Geoffrey Palmer and Clive Swift will also play lead roles in the special. - BBC

David Tennant set to quit as Doctor Who, reveals co-star Tate

Doctor Who star David Tennant could be quitting his role as the Time Lord, it has been revealed. Fans were stunned when Tennant's co-star Catherine Tate let slip during a radio interview that it could be his last series.

The comedienne and actress, who plays Doctor Who's assistant Donna, confirmed that she too would be stepping down from the show after series four. She told Jonathan Ross on his Radio 2 Saturday morning show: "I think it's maybe David's last series."

Tennant had been the original choice to lead the show back on to the screens in March 2005 but the role was given to Christopher Eccleston.

Tennant took over from him after just one series. Since he took over the controls of the famous time machine viewing figures have gone through the roof - with the show regularly attracting as many eight million fans. The BBC has refused to confirm or deny the news - Daily Mail

South Bank Show Awards

Doctor Who has been nominated for best TV Drama at the 12th annual South Bank Show Awards held in January next year.

The Doctor will be going up against stiff competition in the form of two Channel 4 dramas, The Mark of Cain and Boy A. Doctor Who was previously nominated for the award in 2005, but lost to another Channel 4 drama about Elizabeth I.

The ceremony is the only one in the world to honour artists and performers from across the arts, with the 33 nominees spanning film, TV, music, theatre, literature, opera, dance and the visual arts.

"It's an extraordinary roll call in achievement across the spectrum in the arts," said host Melvyn Bragg of this year's nominations. "Whatever else is happening, the arts in this country are still at full throttle."

The awards take place at London's Dorchester Hotel on 29 January 2008 - BBC

Billie Piper to return to Dr Who

Actress Billie Piper is to return to Doctor Who, the BBC has confirmed.

She will star in three episodes of the sci-fi drama, reprising her role as the Doctor's companion, Rose Tyler.

Rose's return will mean the Doctor has three assistants in next year's series - Donna, played by Catherine Tate, and Freema Agyeman as Martha.

The new series begins in March and will run for 13 episodes. There will be three special editions in 2009 before the show takes a break until 2010.

Piper left Doctor Who last year, when Rose was transported into a parallel universe - BBC

Doctor Who tops awards shortlist

Sci-fi show Doctor Who has been shortlisted for three prizes at this year's National TV Awards. The BBC One programme is up for most popular drama, while stars David Tennant and Freema Agyeman have been nominated for best actor and actress. - BBC

Ex Corrie takes on Doc

You may remember her as Coronation Street's ditzy blonde, Raquel. But there ain't nothing fluffy about her now.

Sarah Lancashire is set to play the first baddie to take on Doctor Who (David Tennant) in the new series. And her latest character is world's apart from her old Corrie one...

Let us introduce you to Miss Foster, an enigmatic and powerful businesswoman. And she apparently pops up in the first episode, along with Catherine Tate, who returns as side-kick Donna.

An insider told The Sun: "Sparks fly when Miss Foster meets Donna.

"She soon causes the Doctor all manner of grief.

"It's more than a bit of woman trouble."

Sarah is one big fan of the show already, and jumped at the chance to be on it.

She said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be in it.

"It's a brilliant episode and I'm looking forward to taking on the Time Lord." - Sky Showbiz

Doctor Who goes back to ancient Rome

Doctor Who is set to take a trip back in time with his new companion to the Roman Empire.

The doctor, played by David Tennant, has been joined by comedienne Catherine Tate as his sidekick in the next series.

The couple will arrive on the eve of the historic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the city of Pompeii in AD 79.

Although the pair did travel to Rome to film the story-line, the scenes were recreated in a studio set that was transformed to look like historical Italy - Channel 4.

Davies: Tennant staying for whole series

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has confirmed that David Tennant will portray the iconic Time Lord for the entire duration of the next season, contrary to tabloid reports.

"He's doing the whole series," stated Davies in an interview with Doctor Who Magazine. "It was never even discussed that he might leave after six episodes. That's completely invented by the papers."

However, the hit drama's boss admitted that the longer term future is unclear. "None of us knows exactly what will happen after series four," Davies admitted, "[but] there's already talk of a 2008 Christmas Special." - Digital Spy

Billie misses Doctor

She might have bowed out of the Doctor Who series last year, but it seems the Timelord's ex-sidekick Billie Piper might consider a return one day.

Billie, who played Rose in the series, has reportedly admitted that she wouldn't mind going back for a visit - particularly for David Tennant's final episode.

The singer and actress, 24, told the Daily Express: "I find it a bit sad watching it now I'm not in it. I really miss it. I didn't realise how much I would. I'd love to pop back."

Billie did a stint in the West End after Doctor Who, and is currently filming her role as an upmarket call girl in Belle Du Jour.

Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue, who has also filmed a guest appearance for Doctor Who, has also apparently said she wouldn't mind returning.

An insider told the paper: "It would be great to get both Billie and Kylie back in the same show. Ratings would go through the roof for that and I'm sure the Doctor wouldn't know whether he was coming or going." - Metro

Doctor Who guest stars unveiled

Actress Felicity Kendal is to be among the guest stars when Doctor Who returns in 2008, producers have announced. Best known as Barbara Good in 1970s sitcom The Good Life, Kendal will play Lady Clemency Eddison in the hit science fiction programme.

Filming on the next series has already begun, with comedian Catherine Tate becoming the Doctor's latest companion.

Stars David Tennant and Freema Agyeman both return, and other guests include former Blackadder actor Tim McInnerny. Over the course of the series, the time-travelling hero will revisit his old enemy The Ood - a race of squid-like humans - and drop in on famous crime novellist Agatha Christie. - BBC

Tennant pledges future as 'Who'

David Tennant has insisted that he has no immediate plans to leave Doctor Who.

The actor admitted that he is baffled by the constant speculation about his future in the role - because he is enjoying every minute of playing The Doctor.

"From the moment I took the job there has been speculation I was leaving. I'm having the time of my life and I wouldn’t want it any other way at the moment," Tennant told Wales on Sunday.

However, David confessed that he was extremely worried about fan reaction before his debut episode, The Christmas Invasion, aired in 2005.

"The show had been such a huge hit. It was such a big deal," he explained. "So much had been written and speculated on and I guess it was the thought of people saying, 'Oh, he wasn't as good as the last chap'."

He added: "I'm just delighted the fans aren't burning effigies of me in the street. To take on the role of Doctor Who and escape with my credibility was all I wanted to do." Source - Digital Spy

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Read every comprehensive synopsis of series 4. Thanks to Deryn Corner for writing all of these.

>> Voyage Of The Damned
>> Partners in Crime
>> The Fires of Pompeii
>> Planet of the Ood
>> The Sontaran Strategem
>> The Poison Sky
>> The Doctor's Daughter
>> The Unicorn and the Wasp
>> Silence in the Library
>> Forest of the Dead
>> Midnight
>> Turn Left
>> The Stolen Earth
>> Journey's End

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