'Miserable' Charles snubbed Dr Who invite
independent.co.uk
13-Oct-2008 37 related
        

The Prince of Wales turned down an offer to star in science fiction hit Doctor Who, the show's producer has revealed. Speaking at the The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival yesterday, writer and executive producer Russell T Davies told 2,000 sci-fi fans the Prince snubbed his invitation to star in the popular BBC drama. Joined on-stage by actor John Barrowman, who plays Captain Jack Harkness in the hit series, Mr Davies OBE called the Prince a "miserable swine". Referring to his new book Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale, Mr Davies was asked about his plans for a Prince Charles cameo in the time-travelling series. He said: "He turned us down, the miserable swine." Mr Davies, considered to be the leading force behind the 44-year-old show's... [read full story]                    

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