Richard Franklin Dies: ‘Doctor Who’ Actor Was 87

The BBC has brushed off complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that the inclusion of Yasmin Finney‘s transgender character Rose was “inappropriate.”

Mickey Cottrell, the PR executive who specialized in the indie film business and worked both as an actor and a producer, died on New Year’s Day at the Motion Picture and Television Fund in Woodland Hills. He was 79.

Richard Romanus, who built his character acting career with a tough guy persona in film and television, has died at 80 at a hospital in Volos, Greece. No cause was given by his son, Robert.

British actor Tom Wilkinson, who won a Bafta for his work in The Full Monty and was Oscar-nominated for Michael Clayton and In The Bedroom, has died at 75 on Saturday. No cause was given.

King Charles III‘s Christmas Day message topped Ncuti Gatwa‘s debut in Doctor Who, dominating the UK ratings charts on December 25.

Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the Best Picture-winning film Parasite, has died according to multiple wire reports after going missing in Seoul, South Korea. He was 48.

Following in the coveted footsteps of Billie Piper, Jenna Coleman and Catherine Tate to play Doctor Who's latest assistant, Millie Gibson certainly has a lot to live up to. And while her acting ability has landed her the role alongside Ncuti Gatwa, it seems she has attracted attention for a completely different reason - the scar on her eyebrow.The 19 year old star, who had appeared in Coronation Street, playing the troubled Kelly Neelan in 2019, says she has a very simple explanation. In a recent interview she said: "It’s a scar.

Richard Franklin, known for his roles in ITV's Emmerdale and BBC's Doctor Who, has sadly passed away at the age of 87. He died peacefully in his sleep on Christmas Day. Liam Rudden shared the sad news on behalf of Richard's family, he said "It is with great sadness, that the family of Richard Franklin have asked me to share news of his passing, early this morning.

The TARDIS will head into the vortex in the spring.

TV star Richard Franklin has passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 87.

Ncuti Gatwa will officially take the helm as the 15th Doctor in Doctor Who's Christmas Day episode. He joins the Whoniverse as the first Black actor and first openly queer actor to lead the series.

Millie Gibson has had quite the journey since landing her debut role in Coronation Street and now making her on-screen debut in Doctor Who. The actress is probably best known for playing Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap but shortly after leaving the cobbles last year, her next major move was revealed.

Ncuti Gatwa will take centre stage as Doctor Who on Christmas Day, joined by Millie Gibson, who will take on the role of the TIme Lord's glam new assistant.The 19 year old will make her debut as Ruby Sunday, the companion to Ncuti's 15th Doctor, in the Christmas special, before joining him for a full series in the spring. Ahead of her brand new TV role, let’s take a look at the young actress’ life off-screen… She is currently loved up with boyfriend Tom Neatis, who she was spotted with in Salerno, Italy earlier this year.Tom owns a music label and she had been leaving sweet comments on his social media posts, dating back to last November - suggesting they have been dating for just over a year now.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa's journey to stardom hasn't been a walk in the park, as he's battled with depression and homelessness.The Rwandan-Scottish actor, who shot to fame on Netflix's Sex Education, has become the 14th Time Lord, following in the footsteps of Jodie Whittaker, David Tennant, and Matt Smith. But what's the story behind this 31 year old actor? Let's delve into his off-screen life, from his struggles with homelessness to his fight for privacy, breaking stereotypes and the question he's always asked. Born in Rwanda, Ncuti and his family moved to Scotland amidst the 1994 genocide.

Doctor Who made a welcome return to TV screens in November, with three 60th anniversary specials and David Tennant returning in the lead role. David, who played the character from 2005 to 2010, came back as as the Fourteenth Doctor in the anniversary episodes, ahead of Ncuti Gatwa taking on the role at Christmas and becoming the Fifteenth Doctor.The new incarnation comes 60 years after William Hartnell starred as the Time Lord in the debut episode of Doctor Who in 1963. Numerous actors have taken on the role over the years, with Ncuti, 31, being the thirteenth star to do so.

The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.

British actor Ian Pepperell has died after long illness aged 53, the BBC has announced.

With Not Going Out airing its 100th episode this Christmas, fans are well acquainted with the lives of chaotic couple Lee and Lucy, played by comic Lee Mack and Beyond Paradise ’s Sally Bretton. However, Lee has revealed there was originally a different actress playing his love interest – Doctor Who ’s Catherine Tate. The 55-year-old, who created the sitcom in 2004, revealed that Catherine originally filled the role of Kate in the pilot after the pair performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe together.

Doctor Who will offer a first look at the 15th Doctor’s new season following the Christmas special on Christmas Day.

Hollywood star Idris Elba doesn’t want Ncuti Gatwa to be known as “the black Doctor”.