We have to admit, the timing of Matt Smith’s announcement that he is leaving Doctor Who couldn’t have come at a more convenient time for the BBC who had been desperately fending off 50th anniversary rumours until that point.

And now, with the whole world placing bets on just who will replace Smith as the 12th Time Lord, an actor who has been linked to the role has spoken out about how it is all news to him!
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After rumours this weekend that SkyFall actor Rory Kinnear had been officially offered the role of the 12th Time Lord in Doctor Who, began spreading so ferociously that bookies suspended any further bets being placed, the BBC have now come out to deny the reports.

On Sunday the Telegraph released a story claiming that an undisclosed source had claimed that Kinnear had been officially offered the iconic role, adding that the BBC considered the 35-year-old actor to be perfect for the part.
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After the shocking announcement earlier this week that current Doctor Who, Matt Smith, has quit the show, a BBC source has reportedly hinted to the Radio Times that his replacement will be announced next month as it would be impossible to keep such a huge secret out of the media.

According to the publication show bosses at the BBC are currently searching for the new Time Lord to replace Smith when he bows out on screen during this Christmas special.
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In the wake of the BBC announcement yesterday that current Time Lord, matt Smith, has quit Doctor Who, rumours have been running wild with who might be next to take a place in the Tardis Hall of Fame.

And now, as The Mirror newspaper reports, the front runners could well be Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, who played Ron in the hot film series,  and Him & Her star Russell Tovey, with both actors being placed by bookies at 10/1 favourites!
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With most of the details surrounding the much-anticipated special 50th anniversary episode of the much-loved BBC sci-fi family entertainment show, Doctor Who, still unknown show runner Steven Moffat has given a little hint at the length.

Ever since the episode was decided there has been rumour after rumour regarding its content.

First, reports had us believing that all 11 previous Doctors were going to feature in the episode with the unfortunate actors who have passed away being added in digitally. This was supported by the fact that David Tennant, the current Time Lord Matt Smith’s direct predecessor had been spotted on set filming.
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After what could have been a complete disaster for Doctor Who producers when a US shipment of series 7 boxsets, including the series 7 finale, was accidentally delivered to a handful of fans weeks before schedule, and two weeks before the final had even aired on TV.

Desperate to keep the details of the series finale quiet, including the hint that the Doctor’s biggest secret would be revealed, show runner Steven Moffat literally begged those lucky enough (or unlucky enough, depending on which way you look at it), to keep schtum, even promising rewards if the ‘secret’ was kept out of the media.
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Despite the series seven finale of doctor Who tonight being one of the most anticipated episode’s in the show’s history, fans are concerned that the BBC may be ready to pull the plug on the show again due to “dodgy storylines”, the Daily Mail newspaper reports.

Fans of the hit BBC family sci-fi entertainment show will know how tonight’s episode, The Name of the Doctor, is set to reveal not only the true identity of the current Time Lord’s (Matt Smith) new companion, Clara Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman), but also possibly the greatest ever secret of the Doctor’s himself!
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It would seem that the break between episode’s two and three of the third series of Sherlock has ended, as its main stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have been spotted filming again, in Cardiff Centre!

Episodes one and two of the third Sherlock series, entitled The Empty Hearse and The Sign of Three, have already been filmed, with a scheduled break planned before production of the third and final episode of series three commences.
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Steven Moffat, Doctor Who showrunner has laughed off some of the “entertainingly angry” rumours that have been floating around about the 50th anniversary special episode.

Speaking to press at the BAFTA TV awards on Sunday evening, Moffat – who has written the script for the special episode – said some of the rumours are “absolutely mental”, adding some are so good he may use them in the future.
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With many a story circulating about series four of Sherlock, despite the fact that series three hasn’t even been completely filmed yet, show runner Steven Moffat has come forward to say that nothing has actually been confirmed.

We reported earlier this year how the shows main star, Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Sherlock in the hugely popular BBC detective series, had said that both he and co-star Martin freeman, who plays his sidekick John Watson, had both signed up for a fourth series, and were both keen to keep doing the show for as long as it ran.
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It was revealed earlier this week that a few American Doctor Who fans have managed to get their hands on the series 7 DVD, which includes this week’s finale The Name of the Doctor, due to a shipping error.

Now, in a desperate bid to keep the secret everyone is dying to know, show runner Steven Moffat is offering those who have seen it a bribe to keep schtum and not spoil it for anyone else.
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It has been accidentally confirmed that the third instalment of Sherlock series three will be directed by Doctor Who genius, Nick Hurran!

Episodes one and two of the third Sherlock series, entitled The Empty Hearse and The Sign of Three, have already begun filming, with a scheduled break planned before production of the third and final episode of series three commences.
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The BBC has finally revealed the title of the last Doctor Who episode of the current series, and from the sounds of it fans are in for a real treat!

The Name of the Doctor, set partly in Victorian Scotland, is set to guest star Alex Kingston as River Song, Neve McIntosh as Madame Vastra, Dan Starkey as Strax, and Catrin Stewart as Jenny, as well as featuring new monsters called the Whispermen.
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Christopher Eccleston will not appear in the celebratory 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who later this year.

The actor, 49, who played the ninth doctor, met with show boss Steven Moffat last year but decided not to take part in the episode. Read more & comment »

Jenna-Louise Coleman, the actress who plays the Time Lord’s current companion Clara Oswald in Doctor Who, has revealed details of the upcoming appearance of Dame Diana Rigg and her daughter, Rachel Stirling, in the epic sci-fi family entertainment show.

As we reported earlier this year Dame Diana is one of many high-profile cameos making their Doctor Who debut this series, but it will be the first time that she has ever appeared on screen with her daughter, Rachel (apart from home movies we assume!)
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