Doctor Who Outdraws Soccer Coverage On UK TV

“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

“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

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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