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04/07/2008
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, fatally wounded by of his arch enemies, the Daleks, and beginning the process of regeneration which means he is to quit the show.
The rumours that he would take over began to surface last summer and at the time, Nesbitt said he had not been approached.
He was first linked with the role after starring in the BBC drama Jeykll, which was written by Steven Moffat who is taking over from Russel T Davies as a chief writer of Dr Who.
Nesbitt hasn't been without work though, as he returned to his home turf in Northern Ireland just weeks ago - as predicted - to film a new drama with fellow Ulsterman and international movie star, Liam Neeson.
Five Minutes Of Heaven, which explores aspects of Northern Ireland's troubled past is due to be broadcast later this year.
Meanwhile, Robert Carlyle is the favourite to be play the next Doctor with William Hill offering 2-1 odds.
Other hot tips include Jason Stracham, Alan Davies and John Simm.
However, the 'cloning' of Dr Who's 'daughter' earlier in the series may yet mean a sea change, in more ways than one, with perhaps the first female to guide the Tardis emerging?
See: Neeson To Partner Nesbitt In New NI Drama?
(BMcC)
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, fatally wounded by of his arch enemies, the Daleks, and beginning the process of regeneration which means he is to quit the show.
The rumours that he would take over began to surface last summer and at the time, Nesbitt said he had not been approached.
He was first linked with the role after starring in the BBC drama Jeykll, which was written by Steven Moffat who is taking over from Russel T Davies as a chief writer of Dr Who.
Nesbitt hasn't been without work though, as he returned to his home turf in Northern Ireland just weeks ago - as predicted - to film a new drama with fellow Ulsterman and international movie star, Liam Neeson.
Five Minutes Of Heaven, which explores aspects of Northern Ireland's troubled past is due to be broadcast later this year.
Meanwhile, Robert Carlyle is the favourite to be play the next Doctor with William Hill offering 2-1 odds.
Other hot tips include Jason Stracham, Alan Davies and John Simm.
However, the 'cloning' of Dr Who's 'daughter' earlier in the series may yet mean a sea change, in more ways than one, with perhaps the first female to guide the Tardis emerging?
See: Neeson To Partner Nesbitt In New NI Drama?
(BMcC)
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23 May 2013
Dr Admits Filming Sex Offences Against Patients
A family doctor has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after pleading guilty to 39 sex offences. 45-year-old Davinder Jeet Bains, who worked as a GP at a medical practice in Royal Wootton Bassett, used a secret camera in his wristwatch to film himself abusing 27 women, aged from 14 to 51, between July 2010 and May 2012.
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A family doctor has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after pleading guilty to 39 sex offences. 45-year-old Davinder Jeet Bains, who worked as a GP at a medical practice in Royal Wootton Bassett, used a secret camera in his wristwatch to film himself abusing 27 women, aged from 14 to 51, between July 2010 and May 2012.
18 April 2012
Rise In Dr Google Misdiagnosis
One in four British women has misdiagnosed themselves on the internet, a study revealed yesterday. Researchers found Dr Google is now the first port of call for women with genuine health concerns who are almost twice as likely to check online before consulting a doctor or even talking to Mum.
Rise In Dr Google Misdiagnosis
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12 October 2010
Dr Who's Tardis To Land In America
Dr Who is to materialise in the USA after the BBC announcement that series six of the iconic science fiction series will open with a spectacular two-part story set in the US.
Dr Who's Tardis To Land In America
Dr Who is to materialise in the USA after the BBC announcement that series six of the iconic science fiction series will open with a spectacular two-part story set in the US.
05 May 2009
'Dr Death' Euthanasia Workshops Begin
A controversial euthanasia doctor dubbed "Doctor Death" has began a tour of Britain today. Australian Dr Philip Nitschke began the event at the Hamilton Hall Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorsey at 10am today.
'Dr Death' Euthanasia Workshops Begin
A controversial euthanasia doctor dubbed "Doctor Death" has began a tour of Britain today. Australian Dr Philip Nitschke began the event at the Hamilton Hall Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorsey at 10am today.
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