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Freema Agyeman @ Glamour Woman Of The Year 2009

News America Now — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:08:14 +0000

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Michelle Ryan May Be New Doctor Who Assistant

News America Now — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:44:17 +0000

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“Former EastEnder Michelle Ryan is reportedly joining David Tennant for a one-off Easter special this year. After failing to make the cut last season, Michelle is also said to be in talks with BBC bosses over a second chance at landing a permanent role.” [Link]

Doctor Who Outdraws Soccer Coverage On UK TV

News America Now — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:26:35 +0000

“More than 6 million people watched Matt Smith being unveiled as the new Doctor Who on BBC1 on Saturday 3 January, beating ITV1’s live coverage of Liverpool’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Preston North End. Doctor Who Confidential, which also included a look back at the lives of the 10 doctors so far, averaged 6.1 million viewers, 30% of the audience, between 5.35pm and 6.10pm, according to unofficial overnight figures.” [Link]

Matt Smith: New Doctor Who Cross-Dressed On Stage

News America Now — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:26:51 +0000

“Matt Smith, 26, will take over the role from David Tennant. He caused a stir when he appeared on stage in London’s West End last year in Polly Stenham’s play That Face. In one scene he wore his alcoholic mother’s nightdress and jewels and even wet himself. He has also kissed a man in another production.” [Link]

Matt Smith Cast As New Doctor Who

News America Now — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:04:23 +0000

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“Matt Smith has been named as the actor who will take over from David Tennant in Doctor Who – making him the youngest actor to take on the role. At 26, Smith is three years younger than Peter Davison when he signed up to play the fifth Doctor in 1981. Smith will first appear on TV screens as the 11th Doctor in 2010. ” [Link]

Video: Matt Smith talks about being cast as the new Doctor Who

David Tennant Doctor Who Replacement To Be Announced Saturday

News America Now — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:45:11 +0000

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“His replacement – the eleventh Doctor of the TV series – will be revealed in a Doctor Who Confidential programme on BBC One at 1735 on 3 January. The casting was confirmed over Christmas and filming for the 2010 series begins in the summer. ” [Link]

Doctor Who's Billie Piper Possibly Pregnant

News America Now — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:53:15 +0000

British actress Billie Piper has sparked rumours she is expecting her first child after she was photographed with a swollen stomach. The ex-Doctor Who star, 25, regularly stroked her stomach during a romantic break in Mauritius with husband Laurence Fox, 29. A source tells British newspaper The Sun, “Billie and Laurence want lots of kids so if she is pregnant it will be unexpected but fantastic news. “They hadn’t planned on a baby so quickly.” [Link]