Nesbitt To Materialise as New Dr Who?

As one of the most dramatic storylines yet to have been seen on the latest series of award-winning science fiction TV drama, Dr Who hurtles to its conclusion this weekend - there's only one thing fans can be sure of - current 'Who' incarnation, actor David Tennant - is embarking on his 10th regeneration. That means a new Doctor, with NI actor James Nesbitt's name being very much in the hat for to play the iconic character. While the Coleraine-born star of another science fiction story, Jekyll - but better known as a gritty cop in Murphy's Law - has denied renewed rumours that he is to be the next Dr Who, the Ulster actor is one of the front-runners for the role with bookmakers William Hill offering odds of 6-1. Saturday's night penultimate episode of the current series ended on a cliff-hanger, with the Dr, played by Tennant,... [read full story]