Sex Education producer Eleven is behind a British/Australian drama series about a group of expats in the 1950s for the BBC and Aussie SVoD Stan.
08.05.2022 - 19:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Today it was announced that Scots actor Ncuti Gatwa will be the next Doctor Who and the news was welcomed by many.
Ncuti will become the 14th Time Lord after Jodie Whittaker announced last July she will be leaving the iconic role.
The 29-year-old found fame playing Eric Effiong in Netflix's Sex Education.
In a statement, Ncuti said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared.
"This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care.
“I will endeavour my upmost to do the same.
"Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true.
“The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.”
And many fellow Scots celebs have reacted to the news, expressing their sheer delight online.
A Place in the Sun host Jean Johansson took to Twitter, she said: "The new @bbcdoctorwho is an African Scot! I’m bursting with pride and joy for Ncuti Gatwa. Brilliant casting choice."
My Mad Fat Diary star Sharon Rooney also shared the BBC's tweet, writing: "Yessss he is!"
Actress Karen Gillan tweeted: "We have a new doctor!!!!!"
Georgia Tennant, David Tennant's wife who also played Jenny in Doctor Who tweeted: "Hello Dad."
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Sex Education producer Eleven is behind a British/Australian drama series about a group of expats in the 1950s for the BBC and Aussie SVoD Stan.
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BBC bosses recently announced that actor Ncuti Gatwa will be the next Doctor Who.The 29 year old is set to takeover from current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, who will step down from her role as the Time Lord later this year. Posting the news on their official Twitter page Sunday 8 May, the series announced: "The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor," as fans went wild.
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confirmed Sunday. The 29-year-old “Sex Education” actor will succeed Jodie Whittaker, the first female Doctor in the series.
BBC has announced that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa is set to play the titular role in Doctor Who.Current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker announced her departure from the long-running series last July. She’s set to star in one more episode set to air this autumn to coincide with the centenary of the BBC and rumours about her replacement have been rife.Last year it was reported that Years & Years’ Olly Alexander was in negotiations with the BBC about becoming The Doctor but today it’s been confirmed that Ncuti Gatwa is set to join Doctor Who as the titular Time Lord.The 29-year-old is most well-known for playing Eric Effiong in Netflix’s hugely popular Sex Education.The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor.