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Doctor Who made a welcome return to TV screens in November, with three 60th anniversary specials and David Tennant returning in the lead role. David, who played the character from 2005 to 2010, came back as as the Fourteenth Doctor in the anniversary episodes, ahead of Ncuti Gatwa taking on the role at Christmas and becoming the Fifteenth Doctor.The new incarnation comes 60 years after William Hartnell starred as the Time Lord in the debut episode of Doctor Who in 1963. Numerous actors have taken on the role over the years, with Ncuti, 31, being the thirteenth star to do so.
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The Beatles almost met the Daleks in planned Doctor Who crossover episode
Doctor Who exhibition has revealed that iconic rock group The Beatles almost made appearance in the series - and that they could have come face to face with the Daleks.Doctor Who: Worlds Of Wonder made its world premiere at National Museums Liverpool today (May 26, 2022), and explores the science behind the long-running BBC series - as well as revealing its links to the city and showcasing props and costumes from the popular programme.It also explored the celebrity cameo that was not meant to be, after The Beatles were tipped to play themselves in one of first doctor William Hartnell's adventures back in 1965.The fab four planned to play elderly versions of themselves from 1996 in serial The Chase, which featured the Daleks, but the idea was not approved by their manager Brian Epstein at the time.However, fans still got to see the group make a virtual cameo in the episode, after a clip of their Top Of The Pops performance was broadcast on the Tardis' time-space visualiser - with the doctor and his companions watching them sing Ticket To Ride.In a bizarre real life coincidence, the episode also made reference to a Beatles museum in 25th century Liverpool - with the city today having its own Beatles Experience Museum, as well as numerous tours and venues dedicated to the group.It is just one of many stories explored in the new exhibition, which features links to Liverpool actors including doctors Tom Baker and Paul McGann, as well as stars including Elisabeth Sladen and Ken Dodd.The must-see immersive exhibition takes fans on a journey through the Tardis doors, where they will learn more about the science that inspired the stories - from regeneration, to blackholes and wormholes, and our environment.It also features
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Doctor Who and EastEnders star Ann Davies dies aged 87 as tributes pour in
Doctor Who and EastEnders star Ann Davies has tragically passed away aged 87.The veteran actress, who also starred in Grange Hill, was the wife of late The Good Life star Richard Briers.She was also a mother to ITV Endeavour's star Lucy Briers and daughter Katie.Ann's agent, Barry Langford, announced the actress died on Wednesday in a sweet public statement shared on Thursday (April 28).The statement read said: "Sadly my lovely client of 34 years Ann Davies passed away yesterday."A superb actress with TV credits including #DoctorWho and #TheSculptress, Ann was devoted to her beloved late husband #RichardBriers and their daughters Lucy and Kate."She will be very much missed. #RIP Annie".Ann appeared as Jenny in Doctor Who in a number of episodes when William Hartnell was the famed TV Time Lord.She also starred as Mrs Singleton in the BBC's secondary school drama Grange Hill in the 1990s.The actress also starred alongside her husband in the films Peter's Friends (1992) and Bleak Midwinter (1995).Ann and Richard also acted together in the radio adaptation of the TV series Brothers in Law.The couple lived in Chiswick, West London before Richard passed away aged 97 in 2013.Richard had been diagnosed with emphysema six years before his death.Their daughter Lucy followed her parents into the acting business and has enjoyed roles in ITV's detective show Endeavour, as well as The Bill and Silent Witness.Lucy also took on the role of Mary Bennet in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
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