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Published Date: 29 September 2008
DAVID TENNANT could continue to play Doctor Who until he is a pensioner, according to the show's writer.
Russell T Davies, the show's outgoing boss, said the Bathgate-born star may "go on forever" – despite the fact Tennant himself has refused to talk about whether he would continue to play the role in its fifth series.

Davies said: "David may never leave, he could go on forever.

"I haven't talked to him about leaving.

"Maybe it will never happen. Maybe he'll be 70 and have to be taken off the set."

He added: "David has brought everything to Doctor Who."

Davies, whose book The Writer's Tale is just out, also revealed some details of the show's Christmas special.

He said: "It's called The Next Doctor and there is a major plot twist at the end. For the first time we have two men together as leads."

The episode features State of Play actor David Morrissey and Ballykissangel star Dervla Kirwan.

Davies, who is leaving the show to focus on new challenges, also added that he would consider doing a Doctor Who film.





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  • Last Updated: 29 September 2008 10:58 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Doctor Who
 
1

Boy Wonder,

29/09/2008 13:22:03
Hooray!!!
2

georgina robey,

county durham 29/09/2008 19:19:48
I really wish he could, but I can't see that happening. in another forty years people will have different expectations.David rules for now as the Doctor and I certainly hope he reigns for a while yet. keep up the great shows...Doctor Who is what I pay my license for...you keep me legal Mr Tennant.xx
3

Matt there,

somewhere 30/09/2008 00:00:45
"For the first time we have two men together as leads."

First time ever?? Nope. Russell T. Davies knows little about the rich back catalogue of Dr Who stories.

There was at least one other "double header" in the past.

 

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