Comedian Frank Skinner is to guest star in an episode of the upcoming series of Doctor Who, the BBC have confirmed.
Skinner is a well known fan of the series, and has continued to pitch to get into the popular sci-fi series since it was rebooted in 2005. Lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat said:
“It’s no secret that Frank’s been pitching vigorously to get into Doctor Who for a while. He’s been volunteering to be ‘third monster on the left’ as long as I’ve been in this job. But now, in Jamie Mathieson’s sparkling script, we finally have a part that can showcase all of Frank’s famous wit and charm. Hopefully he’ll get out of my garden now.”
Discussing his upcoming role, Skinner said:
“I love this show. I subscribe to Doctor Who magazine, I’ve got a TARDIS ringtone, a five-foot cardboard Dalek in my bedroom and when I got the call saying they wanted me to read for the part, I was in the back of my tour bus watching episode three of The Sensorites. I am beyond excited.”
No details on the Skinner’s character in the show have yet been revealed.
The new series of Doctor Who will be broadcast in the autumn, with Peter Capaldi taking on the role of the Doctor, and Samuel Anderson, Ben Miller and Keeley Hawes confirmed as guest stars.