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I wouldn't watch if they axed him - he's great. I don't think they will, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I think David Tennant was better, but, even though I love RTD, I think Steven Moffat makes better episodes with more unexpected endings.
I like them both, I love the way they link everything and then they make remember things from other epsiodes that all link to the finale, they are great writers
Karen Gillan has insisted that Matt Smith has no plans to leave Doctor Who.
Earlier this month, reports suggested that Smith was planning to quit his role as the Doctor to pursue a film career.
However, The Daily Telegraph reports that Gillan has now dismissed the claims.
"Matt will be sticking around," she said. "I think those rumours were made up."
Gillan, who plays the Doctor's companion Amy, also revealed that filming for the Doctor Who Christmas special is under way and described the atmosphere on set as "great".
The next series of Doctor Who will air in two parts, it has been announced.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival this morning, showrunner Steven Moffat confirmed that the sixth run will start in Spring 2011 and return in the Autumn.
A statement from the BBC explained: "The split transmission is the result of a request from Steven Moffat to write a new Doctor Who story arc which involves a big plot twist in the middle of the series. By splitting the series Moffat plans to give viewers one of the most exciting Doctor Who cliffhangers and plot twists ever, leaving them waiting, on the edge of their seats, until the autumn to find out what happens."
Moffat added: "The split series is hugely exciting because viewers will be treated to two premieres, two finales and more event episodes. For the kids it will never be more than a few months to the next Doctor Who! Easter, Autumn, Christmas!!"
DR WHO'S sidekick Amy Pond may be KILLED OFF in the next series - in a shock mid-season twist.
The much-anticipated sixth series will be split in two next year, boss Steven Moffat said yesterday.
And he teased fans by saying the series will take a break at Easter with a dramatic storyline - leaving viewers "needing the summer to recover".
And we can reveal that killing off Amy is the devastating plot twist favoured by bosses.
A source told TV Biz that Karen Gillan, who plays Amy, WILL leave before the end of the next season.
If scriptwriters stick to plans to kill her off, she will be the first of the Timelord's companions to die since Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) in 1982.
Steven Moffat yesterday promised an "enormous earth-shattering cliffhanger" halfway through the series.
Seven episodes will be shown up to Easter, followed by six in autumn.
He said: "In order to let you have time to recover we will let you go off and have your summer holidays and then come back in autumn."
The move will bolster BBC1's autumn schedule as rival The X Factor will move to later in the year in 2011 - with only auditions in December.
Steven, who will film three Sherlock episodes in the summer break, added: "You will never be further than a few months from an episode."
He said the Doctor (Matt Smith) and his sidekick will face a "game-changing" moment.
He added: "It's a huge event. An episode of Dr Who that's not scary is failing the children of this nation."
Steven - speaking at a Dr Who masterclass in the Edinburgh television festival - was asked whether the cliffhanger is "the biggest of Dr Who in the modern era".
He replied: "It's a good one. I know word-for-word what it is."
Steven also told how he had almost not hired stunning Scot Karen for the role after seeing her in a show reel that made her look "short and dumpy".
He added: "Then I saw her in the corridor and she was so tall and beautiful. When she is in heels I feel like the sidecar to a motorbike."
Karen yesterday was coy about the climax - and how long she would remain in the show. She said at the festival: "I have no idea. I guess you just have to take it series by series.
"Who knows? But I'm having a lot of fun right now."
The Sun
Three actors have been confirmed for guest roles in the upcoming sixth series of Doctor Who.
The site for talent agency Alphabet Kidz reports that child actor Jamie Oram has been cast as Harry in the fourth episode. Oram has previously appeared in a number of commercials, but the part of Harry will be his first role in television drama.
Actor Daniel Mays will also appear in the episode as Harry's father. Mays is known for his role as Jim Keats on Ashes To Ashes and will appear in forthcoming BBC sci-fi drama Outcasts.
Harry's mother will be played by Emma Cunniffe, who has previously featured in episodes of The Bill and Casualty and appeared alongside former Who star Christopher Eccleston in the 2002 show Flesh and Blood.
A casting call on Spotlight describes the character of Harry as "a troubled young boy who has a nervous disposition".
Production on the episode - apparently titled 'What Are Little Boys Made Of?' - is currently ongoing in Cardiff.
Former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt has apparently won a role in the next series of Doctor Who.
The actor's Spotlight page suggests that he will play the character of Ben in the third episode, directed by Richard Clark.
Writer Neil Gaiman confirmed earlier this year that his instalment of the series would air in third place.
Rickitt played Nick Tilsley on Coronation Street from 1997 to 2004, and more recently starred on New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.
It was previously announced that Daniel Mays, Emma Cunniffe and Jamie Oram would star in the fourth episode of the new series.
Doctor Who will return to BBC One this Christmas.
Suranne Jones is to make a guest appearance in the next series of Doctor Who.
The official BBC site has confirmed that the former Coronation Street star will play a young woman called Idris in the third episode, written by Neil Gaiman.
"As an actor, it's hugely exciting to be cast in Doctor Who," she said. "I'm a massive fan of the show and I was blown away when I read Neil's script and uncovered what's in store for my character."
She added: "I'm sworn to secrecy so viewers will just have to wait until next year to find out any other juicy details!"
Gaiman himself praised the actress, calling her "beautiful, funny and strange".
"Suranne is marvellous," he said. "It's the kind of role that people will remember forever, so we needed someone who was able to pull that off, and to keep up with Matt Smith. And bite him. Suranne does all three."
Jones previously played an evil incarnation of the Mona Lisa in the third series of Who spinoff The Sarah Jane Adventures and will also appear alongside former star David Tennant in BBC One drama Single Father.
Filming on the episode is expected to begin on Friday.
Why could they not bring Karen back to Corrie instead of Tracy :((