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Published Date: 07 January 2009
In August 2005, I wrote to defend David Tennant from the criticisms of George Kerevan. I said perhaps Mr Kerevan should wait until Tennant had started in the role of Dr Who before making any judgments. Tennant has now been voted one of the most popular Doctors of all time and is handing his sonic screwdriver over to actor Matt Smith.
Of course, there has been a media frenzy, with practically every national tabloid screaming "Who??". But the casting of Smith is a stroke of genius: he will not bring any "star personality" with him that perhaps a "name" would have, but he seems utterly committed, and I have to say he does have an other-worldly look to him.

When Tom Baker took over the role, he came fresh as a labourer from a building site. Now, he is the definitive Doctor. Leave Smith alone, give him space to explore and discover the character this nation has loved for 46 years. Long may the Doctor continue, battling Daleks, Cybermen and the media.

DAVID BICKERSTAFF
Palace Road
London



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  • Last Updated: 06 January 2009 9:00 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Dollar Tim,

Dollar 07/01/2009 08:46:13
#1 I remember William Hartnell as a fantastic Doctor Who - so I'm old enough to make a comparison. I've caught up with the new Doctor recently through DVDs and have to say that - for me - David Tennant is the best so far.
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Alastair the First,

07/01/2009 10:08:47
William Hartnell was breaking new ground and was indeed an excellent Dr who. I have to say though that both Christopher Eccelstone and especially David Tennant have also been terrific in the role. Far better than the rather camp intermediate doctors such as Tom Baker and Peter Davidson and far more contemporary (an odd requirement in a time travel drama perhaps!). I'd say Tennant in particular has reinvigorated the whole idea which had withered after the late 60s and badly needed a fresh approach.
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G,

dundy 07/01/2009 12:01:42
Are you saying that Dr WHo isn't a time lord but is just an actor???
Next you'll be saying that Santa does not exist

 

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