Source: BBCThe BBC confirmed today that it will reveal the identity of the 11th Doctor as part of a special edition of Doctor Who Confidential to be aired on BBC One tomorrow, Saturday 3 January 2009, at 5.35pm (UK time).
Following the announcement in October 2008 that David Tennant would be stepping down from his role as the Doctor at the end of 2009, speculation has been mounting as to who would take over from him for the fifth series of this iconic BBC drama that will air in 2010.
With a new creative team in place for the new series led by Executive Producers Steven Moffat and Piers Wenger, the casting of the new Doctor was job number one to be completed before scripts could be finalised and shooting could begin in summer 2009.
In the Doctor Who special, to be aired tomorrow at 5.35pm, the actor playing the new Doctor will be giving his or her initial reaction to being the new, 11th incarnation of one of television's most loved characters.
Head Of Drama BBC Wales, Piers Wenger, said: "We are so pleased to have been able to cast this person as the new Doctor. We believe the actor is going to bring something very special to the role and will make it absolutely their own – I just can't wait to tell everyone who it is – it has been a nail-biting Christmas trying to keep this under wraps!"
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PATERSON JOSEPH
The actor is the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Tennant.
If he lands the part, the 44-year-old will become the first ever black doctor.
The star has already appeared in two episodes of the show playing Roderick alongside previous doctor, Christopher Eccleston.
He is a popular comic actor and has appeared in Peep Show, Jekyll and Green Wing.
DAVID MORRISSEY
Already appearing as a character called the other Doctor in the show's Christmas special, The Next Doctor, Morrissey is another favourite to win the part.
In 2003 the 44-year-old was nominated for a Bafta award for his starring role in political drama State of Play.
More recently he appeared with Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in the Hollywood film The Other Boleyn Girl.
SEAN PERTWEE
Ignored by the bookmakers, but a strong contender according to Doctor Who fansites, the 43-year-old actor could follow in his father's footsteps.
Jon Pertwee, who also played Worzel Gummidge, was the third Doctor from 1970-1974, before Tom Baker took over the role.
The Event Horizon star has revealed he would be interested in appearing in the show, according to reports.
JAMES NESBITT
The former Cold Feet star is another high-profile star favoured by the bookmakers.
The 43-year-old actor, born in Northern Ireland, has starred in a long list of TV dramas, including Murphy's Law, Jekyll and The Passion.
However, according to reports, Nesbitt has announced he is not interested in the role.
RUSSELL TOVEY
Last year the actor appeared as Midshipman Frame in the Doctor Who Christmas episode, Voyage of the Damned.
The 27-year-old, who appeared in The History Boys and Gavin and Stacey, is the youngest contender believed to be under consideration.
In September, Doctor Who writer Russell Davies suggested Tovey should be Tennant's successor.
The creator, who leaves the show next year as lead writer and executive producer, said he thought Tovey was "going to be huge" and is "amazing".
JAMES McAVOY
The star has begun to build a successful film career in Hollywood.
He has landed starring roles in the Oscar-winning movies Atonement, The Last King of Scotland and The Chronicles of Narnia.
The 29-year-old is married to his former Shameless co star Anne-Marie Duff.
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