‘Would fans despise it?' Doctor Who star discusses shooting comeback with Russell T Davies

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Doctor Who revival, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The star, who played the infamous Margaret Blaine, remembered that the team had no idea if fans would “like or despise” the new iteration of the show as they shot the fourth episode entitled Aliens of London.Annette, 71, who has worked on some of the UK’s biggest television shows over the years, revealed what it was like playing a villainous Slitheen on Doctor Who ahead of renowned head writer Russell’s momentous return to the show.Asked if she was excited to see Russell make his comeback, the Midsomer Murders star replied: “I certainly am.

He’s a god for me.”“I think he’s wonderful, I think his writing is tremendous, and his energy and his generosity…“He’s just a big man, you know, in every way.

He’s full of heart and he is a writer who can start a line with comedy and end with pathos. I mean, wonderful stuff.“So I’m a big fan of his and, of course, Doctor Who was regenerated by him.

He loved Doctor Who and still loves Doctor Who.”The actress also reflected on how actors Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, who played early iterations of the Doctor in the revival series, were very keen to do the show justice when it was first getting started.Speaking about people on the show who were passionate about Doctor Who, she added: “So did Chris.