Celebs react to Scots Sex Education actor Ncuti Gatwa landing role of new Doctor Who

Doctor Who fans have now not only found out who the new Time Lord in the last week but they've also been treated to the news that two favourites are set to make a huge return.

The Doctor is in! Make that Doctors since Doctor Who season 14 seems to be jam-packed with new and familiar faces — including former star David Tennant.

DOCTOR Who favourite David Tennant is returning to play the time lord alongside his former companion, played by Catherine Tate. The Scotsman was the doctor on the BBC sci-fi series from 2005 to 2010 and will now come back to star in a 60th anniversary special next year.

There’s even more exciting Doctor Who news!

J. Kim Murphy David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning to “Doctor Who,” reuniting for new scenes that will coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary celebrations in 2023.Tennant and Tate will reprise their respective roles of the 10th Doctor and companion Donna Noble. The pair’s tenure on the series spanned from 2005 to 2010.

Doctor Who fans went wild on Sunday night as it was announced that David Tennant and Catherine Tate will return in 2023. David, 51, who played the 10th Doctor, and Catherine, 52, who played Donna Noble, are filming scenes that will air next year to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary celebrations. It comes after it was announced that Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker as the next Doctor.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate are to return to next season’s Doctor Who, as anticipation grows for Russell T Davies’ retaking of the reins.

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker will be killed off later this year and turn into David Tennant.The actor will sensationally reprise his role for one story where he will be reunited with old companion Donna Noble played by Catherine Tate.But after just one episode, his time will be up and he will regenerate into the new Doctor being portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa.A source said: "This is the first time this has ever happened in the show’s history. It marks its 60th birthday next year and what better way to celebrate."Jodie is bowing out as the BBC show’s ever female Time Lord later this year.The Thirteenth Doctor will meet her match going up against The Daleks, The Cybermen and The Master.However, when she regenerates, she will change back into Tennant who has been voted fans’ favourite Doc of all time.The Scots actor was The Tenth Doctor from 2005 until 2010.But now in a dramatic twist, he will also become The Fourteenth Doctor.And when he changes his face, Sex Education star Ncuti will be The Fifteenth Doctor.New showrunner Russell T Davies teased about Tennant and Tate’s return: "They’re back!"And it looks impossible - first, we announce a new Doctor, and then an old Doctor, along with the wonderful Donna, what on earth is happening?"Maybe this is a missing story.

New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has revealed he plans to use his acting success to build a school in Rwanda.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased Ncuti Gatwa's run as the Time Lord will be 'immense'.

BBC as Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who replacement, putting an end to speculation from fans of the hit sci-fi series. The 29-year-old actor, who is best known for his performance in Sex Education as Eric Effiong, has since taken to social media to thank the show's previous stars for their "support", revealing he's been left "speechless".Now, Ncuti has revealed that he spoke to current and previous incarnations of the Doctor, Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant.He did so while in attendance at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, where he was nominated for Male Performance in a Comedy Programme for his role as Eric in Sex Education.Taking to Instagram yesterday, Ncuti heaped praise on his predecessors as he thanked them for their advice at the event.In view of his 2.7 million followers, Ncuti penned: “The Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker and Mr David Tennant for your beautiful words of support and encouragement on BAFTA day.“I was absolutely c***ing my pants and honestly speaking to you two was priceless.”He went on: “The Doctor Who fam: Russell, all the producers and the wonderful fans have been so gracious and welcoming. I am stunned and speechless at the support.”Ncuti added a series of pictures of himself at the BAFTA event and prefaced his acknowledgement for the fellow actors by warning fans his caption would be “cringe”.He said: “There are a lot of thank you’s in this caption so please excuse the cringe.“But mans feeling hella grateful at the moment… (sic)“Thank you @bafta for continually supporting and recognising the @sexeducation family and myself.

Doctor Who fans are getting excited at the prospect of Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan teaming up with Ncuti Gatwa for the new series.

Doctor Who fans are getting excited at the prospect of Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan teaming up with Ncuti Gatwa for the new series.

BBC bosses recently announced that actor Ncuti Gatwa will be the next Doctor Who.The 29 year old is set to takeover from current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, who will step down from her role as the Time Lord later this year. Posting the news on their official Twitter page Sunday 8 May, the series announced: "The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor," as fans went wild.

Ncuti Gatwa will become the 14th Doctor, after Jodie Whittaker announced last July she will be leaving the long-running science fiction series. But Whovians still have some time to wait before they will get to see the Sex Education star in command of the Tardis.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentStarzplay has acquired Stephen Dunn’s reimagining of groundbreaking British series “Queer as Folk” for a slew of territories including the U.K., several continental European countries, and Latin America. The Peacock-produced reboot of the Russell T. Davies series from the ’90s about three clubgoing men in Manchester’s gay village, has been acquired by the streaming service for Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Luxembourg, Spain, Netherlands, the Nordics and the U.K.The eight-episode show will premiere in the U.K.

BBC series Doctor Who and Sherlock.The science fiction pro has opened up about the “stressful” time he experienced while working on the popular shows, even sharing the advice he gave to the BBC when he exited Doctor Who. Steven, 60, was showrunner of Doctor Who between 2009 and 2017, creating the series which featured Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor.He took over from legendary screenwriter and showrunner Russell T Davies, who revived the historic British sci-fi show in 2004.While helming the hugely popular time-travelling show, he also teamed up with writer and actor Mark Gatiss to create the BBC’s Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. When he was interviewed, Steven revealed he had recently revisited his emails from 2010, which was the year he launched Sherlock and became Doctor Who’s showrunner. He admitted that the intense workload of managing both at the same time feels like a distant memory now, but regrets the way he handled the stress. “All I ever did was work and get grumpy,” he recalled. “I was permanently stressed, upset, faintly cross. “Looking back on it now, I’m like, ‘You were having the year of your life!  “‘You’re never going to have another one like that!’” He also revealed some advice he had shared with the BBC when he finally stepped down from Doctor Who. “When I left, I said to the BBC that the show needs so much more money,” he explained.“There’s a tendency to think of it as The Little Engine That Could, this sweet little thing that does remarkably well. “It’s one of the biggest shows in the world – it should swagger like one,” he told Radio Times. With this in mind, Steven is apparently thrilled that the channel is now throwing its full weight behind the

Jodie Whittaker has been spotted for the first time since her Doctor Who replacement was revealed. The actress, who is currently heavily pregnant with her second child, first debuted her blossoming baby bump at the BRITs in February. Jodie, 39, was seen out in London on Monday 9 May, donning a white shirt, jeans, and trainers, paired with wayfarer sunglasses and a black and white printed shoulder bag.

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will become the 14th actor to play the highly coveted role of Doctor Who, the BBC announced Sunday.

Bosses at Dundee Rep have revealed their pride in the selection of the new Doctor Who.

BAFTAS with bleached eyebrows, shaved stripes into his hair, a dramatic cape and huge platform heels. The 31-year-old Years & Years singer even teased a hint of his stomach as he appeared at the ceremony on Sunday night (May 8), the Daily Mirror reports. Alexander had worked with Russell T Davies on the Channel 4 hit It's A Sin, with fans tipping him to be the next Doctor Who.