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"Seriously though, it's the best job in the world, I'm having a ball. It's a big responsibility, people are
very enthusiastic about it, and that can be a bit of an undertaking." And as for the rumoured Doctor nuptials, David says: "It's very difficult to answer – he doesn't not
get married." Graham also welcomes to the show comedienne Jo Brand, who joins David in reminiscing about their separate exploits for
this year's Comic Relief. David, who had a walk-on as part of the audience in The Proclaimers' video, reveals he didn't actually meet
his favourite group on the day – "Matt Lucas knew I was a big Proclaimers fan ... I didn't really know what I was turning
up for and it was an interesting collection of people ... but the band had been and gone by the time I arrived. "I was devastated, so tonight I'm a bit over-excited..." – and proceeds to meet his musical heroes on
the show when The Proclaimers perform their number one hit I'm Gonna Be 500 Miles. David A New National Treasure? The Telegraph are today pondering the fact that Sir Elton John has been crowned "A National Treasure" and
are wondering which other famous faces might follow in his foot steps and be worthy of the title or indeed be more worthy
of the title. They have come up with a list of nominees they think are the real National Treasures and David is on there alongside
his former co star Billie Piper. They say: He brought a new edgy humour to the elderly Dr Who format. His native Scots distrust
of 'going over the top' will keep him accessible and his smart sexiness makes him a long term treasure. Read the article online
here. RTD: Hello, I’m Nadine Baggott! (to DT, explaining who she is) She minces on about moisturiser. RTD: We’re not going to answer any questions about Series 4… if you do [ask], I’ll come
down there and slap you! Question: Does the Doctor get married in Series 3? Sam (Jo Whiley’s son): Did Yvonne Hartman [played by Tracy Ann Oberman] get sucked into the void? RTD, to Daily Star reporter: The man who invented ‘Britney Spears is going to be in Doctor Who as
a sex mad clone’. Were you bored that day, Peter? What was going on? You just made it up, didn’t you! Jonathan Ross: You know, watching on the big screen with the sound, I thought, this has got to be a movie.
It’d be great to have a Doctor Who film. Have you got any plans? South Wales Echo: What’s the best thing about filming in South Wales? Young boy: When are you going to go to the 1980s? Boy: Are you ever going to go back in time and meet Jesus? They also have a fantastic podcast from the night here. Meanwhile The Daily Star say that the episode one monsters, the Judoon and the evil Plasmavore, were too scary
for kids at the launch of the show with children including Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley's kids fleeing in terror. Jo admitted "We
lasted ten minutes, the kids were terrified." Also at the bash were Catherine Tate and Tracy-Ann Oberman. David spoke to DigitalSpy at the launch and told them that he would be up for the idea of past Doctor's appearing with him in a future episode: "Sure... it's a lovely idea, but I just don't know about the practicalities of it, really. It's one of those shows
and because it goes on for a long time it has this history. It gets tougher though... as the years move on," Tennant continued.
"Let's be honest, we've lost three, unfortunately," he added, referring to the fact that William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton
and Jon Pertwee - the first three actors to play the role - have all passed away. David reminisced about the impact such a reunion show had on him as a young fan, specifically the 1983 90-minute special:
"I remember as a kid 'The Five Doctors' being the most important thing that had ever happened, so it's a nice idea. I just
don't know if practically we could make it happen again." David and his co star Freema Agyeman both attended and spent alot of time chatting to TV and Press about the new series. David spoke about playing the Doctor, he said: "It is unlike anything else, Doctor Who, it does get a level of analysis
unlike pretty much any other acting job I can think of, except maybe James Bond." And when asked whether he would be staying for the now officially confirmed fourth series of the show he said "The first
question I got asked was when are you leaving, I mean it's mental the amount of attention that gets. I think one learns from
Tony Blair not to announce your resignation until it's imminent." And there are a few challenges for the doctor... "There are a few emotional rolleroasters for the Doctor in this series, probably more than we've seen before and I think
that might surprise a few people, but it's good, in a way the character of the Doctor must always stay the same, so it's quite
nice to just nudge that and play with it." There's also a mysterious newcomer to watch out for....Mr Saxon. David says: "Yeah the mysterious Mr Saxon, who we learn little bits about all the way through the series and at the very
end we find that he's played by John Simm, from Life On Mars and many other things, and he's more than a match for the Doctor
in a way that the Doctor never even thought could be possible." One particular scene of Smith and Jones certainly grabbed the attention of everyone at the screening. The Doctor and his
new travelling companion Martha sharing a 'kiss' which is in fact a genetic transfer. But there is romance for the Doctor
in later episodes, which may leave Martha feeling a tad jealous. The Doctor is said to be seen getting married in a flash
back sequence. David says "Yes. He gets married. Well, he doesn't not. Actually, it's quite difficult to answer that question
truthfully."
Who Is The Weakest Link? The Doctor Who Weakest Link Special is due to be screened on Friday 30th March 2007 at 20:30pm on BBC One. This year will see the biggest roll call of top presenters ever! Jonathan Ross, Russell Brand, Lenny Henry, Davina McCall,
Graham Norton, Chris Evans, Paul O'Grady, Fearne Cotton and Kate Thornton will be beaming live into your living room on a
night guaranteed to keep you glued to your couch. You can see Kate Moss make an appearance as Vicky Pollard's sister in Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live and Dennis
Waterman finally meets his mini version and gets to sing the theme tune! You'll be wiping away the tears of laughter and sadness when Dawn French dons the collar one final time, and it really
is the last one, in a special Vicar Of Dibley written by Richard Curtis and featuring an A-list visitor to the village –
the one and only Sting. Richard Curtis also got behind the camera to film a brand new Mr Bean sketch especially for the Big One. This time the
loveable yet clumsy Bean finds himself at the wedding of an unsuspecting couple played by Michelle Ryan and Matthew MacFadyen.
Expect mishaps and mayhem as well as a very angry father of the bride played by David Haig. Catherine Tate has teamed up with Lenny Henry and Doctor Who star David Tennant as well as some other surprise guests for
some un-missable new sketches. Of course it wouldn't be Red Nose Day without some of your favourite TV shows getting the Comic Relief treatment. Tune in to see the conclusion of Comic Relief Does The Apprentice – two teams will be battling it out in a Sir Alan
Sugar style girls v boys showdown. Doing their very best not to be fired or even get torn off a strip in the boardroom will be Cheryl Cole, Rupert Everett,
Maureen Lipman, Jo Brand, Ross Kemp, Trinny Woodall, Alastair Campbell, Karren Brady, Piers Morgan and Danny Baker. The two hottest girl bands on the planet have teamed up for this year's official Red Nose Day single. Sugababes and Girls
Aloud will be releasing their version of the Run DMC/ Aerosmith classic Walk This Way. Expect an electrifying performance
from the girls on the night! Comic Relief Does Fame Academy is back by popular demand and only two celebrities will be left standing and rasping to
battle it out and follow in Edith Bowman's footsteps to win the viewers' votes, raise some cash and be crowned champion. Presenters Patrick Kielty and Claudia Winkleman will be on hand to protect them from the judges' comments. Sparks and microphones
will fly... Harry Hill will provide us with a special Comic Relief themed TV Burp, Armando Ianucci presents his worst moments from
Comic Relief while Simon Pegg and Nick Frost present their favourite Red Nose Day clips. The Mighty Boosh bring their own brand of anarchic humour live to the Comic Relief studio, and Mitchell and Webb will also
treat us to two live versions of popular sketches from their hit BBC Two show. Tune in for a very special surprise from Peter Kay, plus see Ricky Gervais as you've never seen him before. There will be some new Creature Comforts from Aardman Animations who have also teamed up with cutting-edge comic Marc Wooton
to create an exclusive new character. Tim Westwood and the crew of MTV's hit show Pimp My Ride UK, made a special pit stop to surprise the elderly ladies of
Leek, Staffordshire, with news that their shabby, rust-encrusted mini-bus was to be pimped. Tune into the show to see the
result of all their hard work. The Big One will also feature the biggest names in music. Two of the greatest bands in the world today - Take That and The Killers - will perform live. There will also be special reports from Billy Connolly and Ant & Dec. During the night viewers will also see how their money has helped Comic Relief make a real difference to vulnerable people
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