New Doctor Who revealed as Scots Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa

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.

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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.

Doctor Who is finally over with Ncuti Gatwa's inspirational appointment as the next incumbant of the prestigious TV role. The Sex Education star has been announced as the Time Lord's latest regeneration. The 26-year-old actor, who has a massive following among young people on social media, will be the first black actor to play the Doctor.

SEX Education star Ncuti Gatwa was yesterday revealed as the next Time Lord in Doctor Who — and celebrated with “copious champagne and a boogie”. Ncuti, 29, will become the first black male actor to take charge of the Tardis when he replaces Jodie Whittaker, 39.

Doctor Who. The Sex Education star was confirmed to be taking over from Jodie Whittaker as the hit BBC show's next Time Lord on Sunday (May 8) morning.

Channel 4’s Stath Lets Flats star Jamie Demetriou has beaten new Doctor Who lead Ncuti Gatwa to Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme at the BAFTA TV Awards.

BBC comedy Motherland has won its first BAFTA for its final series in the Best Scripted Comedy category as the award was presented by new Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa.

The Doctor is in! As Jodie Whittaker prepares to exit the time-traveling arena of Doctor Who, a new time lord in Ncuti Gatwa is waiting in the wings.

Today it was announced that Scots actor Ncuti Gatwa will be the next Doctor Who and the news was welcomed by many.

DOCTOR Who star Ncuti Gatwa flashed his toned chest and a huge smile at the Bafta Television Awards. Actor Ncuti, 29, was announced as the new Doctor Who earlier today, taking over from Jodie Whitakker. He is the first black actor to take the lead role, and Ncuti couldn't stop smiling on the red carpet next to his new boss and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies.

BBC has announced that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa is set to play the titular role in Doctor Who.Current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker announced her departure from the long-running series last July. She’s set to star in one more episode set to air this autumn to coincide with the centenary of the BBC and rumours about her replacement have been rife.Last year it was reported that Years & Years’ Olly Alexander was in negotiations with the BBC about becoming The Doctor but today it’s been confirmed that Ncuti Gatwa is set to join Doctor Who as the titular Time Lord.The 29-year-old is most well-known for playing Eric Effiong in Netflix’s hugely popular Sex Education.The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor.

A new Time Lord will be firing up the TARDIS, with the iconic British sci-fi series announcing Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the next iteration of The Doctor.