Russell T Davies, who is standing down as lead writer and executive producer of Doctor Who next year, has anointed young stage actor Russell Tovey to replace David Tennant and become the 11th Doctor in the BBC's totemic show.
In emails serialised in The Times, Davies says he favours Tovey, best known for appearing in the stage and screen versions Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, for the role. He says of Tovey: "He's amazing. I think I'd make him the eleventh Doctor."
Tovey could prove a hit with youngsters if his CV is anything to go by, he has already played another children's favourite - Tintin - on stage. But wait a minute - hasn't he already appeared in Doctor Who? In last year's Christmas special as Midshipman Frame?
