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04-11-2008, 09:43
She made her name as Doctor Who's feisty sidekick but Billie Piper could become the first woman to claim the top job.
The 26-year-old actress was a huge hit with fans and critics when she played Rose Tyler in the popular BBC series.
Now David Tennant, who is to quit as the Time Lord at the end of the year, has given his influential seal of approval.
Actress Billie Piper is favourite to win the coveted role of Doctor Who
Asked if Miss Piper could take on the role, he said a female Doctor was a distinct possibility.
'Why not?' he said. 'It's one of those parts any actor could bring something valid to, because it can be anything and it's a blank canvas every time.
The difference is a virtue with each Doctor. It's not like you're casting Tarzan where you've got to have somebody who looks good in a loincloth.'
Miss Piper, married to actor Laurence Fox, 29, is on a career break after the birth of their first child Winston James Fox last month.
Other frontrunners include EastEnders star Tom Ellis, 29, Paterson Joseph, who would be the first black Doctor, David Morrissey and James Nesbitt, the star of Cold Feet.
Outgoing David Tennant, on BBC Breakfast this morning, said he wouldn't be surprised if Billie Piper lands the role as his replacement
EastEnders star Tom Ellis is another frontrunner to play the Time Lord
Tennant will leave after completing four special episodes of Dr Who to air in 2009.
Executive producer Russell T Davies is also leaving before the fifth series, which will be screened in 2010. Bafta-winning writer Steven Moffat will take over.
Joanna Lumley was suggested as a female Doctor in 1981 to replace Tom Baker but the role went to Peter Davison.
From Daily Mail
The 26-year-old actress was a huge hit with fans and critics when she played Rose Tyler in the popular BBC series.
Now David Tennant, who is to quit as the Time Lord at the end of the year, has given his influential seal of approval.
Actress Billie Piper is favourite to win the coveted role of Doctor Who
Asked if Miss Piper could take on the role, he said a female Doctor was a distinct possibility.
'Why not?' he said. 'It's one of those parts any actor could bring something valid to, because it can be anything and it's a blank canvas every time.
The difference is a virtue with each Doctor. It's not like you're casting Tarzan where you've got to have somebody who looks good in a loincloth.'
Miss Piper, married to actor Laurence Fox, 29, is on a career break after the birth of their first child Winston James Fox last month.
Other frontrunners include EastEnders star Tom Ellis, 29, Paterson Joseph, who would be the first black Doctor, David Morrissey and James Nesbitt, the star of Cold Feet.
Outgoing David Tennant, on BBC Breakfast this morning, said he wouldn't be surprised if Billie Piper lands the role as his replacement
EastEnders star Tom Ellis is another frontrunner to play the Time Lord
Tennant will leave after completing four special episodes of Dr Who to air in 2009.
Executive producer Russell T Davies is also leaving before the fifth series, which will be screened in 2010. Bafta-winning writer Steven Moffat will take over.
Joanna Lumley was suggested as a female Doctor in 1981 to replace Tom Baker but the role went to Peter Davison.
From Daily Mail