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Catherine Tate has suggested that the next series of Doctor Who could be the last for actor David Tennant. | Catherine Tate has suggested that the next series of Doctor Who could be the last for actor David Tennant. |
The comedian, speaking on Radio 2's Jonathan Ross programme, said: "I think it's maybe David's last series." | The comedian, speaking on Radio 2's Jonathan Ross programme, said: "I think it's maybe David's last series." |
The BBC refused to comment on Mr Tennant's future as the show's star. | The BBC refused to comment on Mr Tennant's future as the show's star. |
Tate, who first appeared in the 2006 Christmas special, is to return as the doctor's assistant, Donna, for the entire run of the fourth series. | Tate, who first appeared in the 2006 Christmas special, is to return as the doctor's assistant, Donna, for the entire run of the fourth series. |
She will also be joined for several episodes by the doctor's former companion Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman. | She will also be joined for several episodes by the doctor's former companion Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman. |
When pressed on whether Tennant would return to play the timelord in special Dr Who shows in future, Tate replied: "Possibly." | When pressed on whether Tennant would return to play the timelord in special Dr Who shows in future, Tate replied: "Possibly." |
The comedian also confirmed that the forthcoming series would be her last. | The comedian also confirmed that the forthcoming series would be her last. |
Tate made her Doctor Who debut last year as a runaway bride who found herself transported into the Tardis as she prepared for her wedding on Christmas Eve. | Tate made her Doctor Who debut last year as a runaway bride who found herself transported into the Tardis as she prepared for her wedding on Christmas Eve. |
The episode attracted an audience of 9.4 million when it was screened on BBC One on Christmas Day. | The episode attracted an audience of 9.4 million when it was screened on BBC One on Christmas Day. |
This year's Christmas special, starring Kylie Minogue, is due to be screened at 1850 GMT on 25 December. | This year's Christmas special, starring Kylie Minogue, is due to be screened at 1850 GMT on 25 December. |
Speaking to Doctor Who magazine, the pop star said appearing in the show was "like stepping back in time". | |
"I really felt at home being back in the world of TV," she added. "I've definitely got the acting bug again!" |
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