Want to know some things about the man who is replacing David Tennant as Doctor Who?
Lets take a look…
1.Hes the youngest Doctor Who ever, aged just 26.
Peter Davison, the previous youngest Doctor, was 29 when he took on the role.
2.Smith wasnt one of the bookies considerations for the role.
Paterson Joseph and David Morrissey have long been the bookies favourites.
Hence, he went off to study drama instead and embarked on an acting career.
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4.Smith has a growing theatre pedigree.
His work has previously attracted Olivier award recognition.
5.He made his television debut inThe Ruby In the Smokeback in 2006, based on the Philip Pullman book.
6.Hes appeared three times alongside Billie Piper.
Firstly, in the aforementionedThe Ruby In The Smoke, thenThe Shadow In The North.
He then also popped up in an episode ofSecret Diary Of A Call Girl.
That was back in 2007.
9.Smith had to go through an audition process to get the role.
It all sounds a bit PR-y to us, but thats their line.
10.Smith wont actually be seen as Doctor Who until 2010.
He has had no appearance or link with the show before.
And also…
11.Hes the first new Doctor Who to be revealed on an overblown instalment ofDoctor Who Confidential.
Was it just us that felt they were spinning that out as if theyd been onX-Factorpills?
You feel like you know the man now, dont you?
