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Brand new Doctor Who assistant is revealed

by mudricky | May 29, 2009 at 05:26 am

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As we all know we are going to see a new Doctor Who soon, Matt Smith, but the BBC today told us who the new assistant will be: Scottish actress Karen Gillan, 21, she's basicly unknown to most but I'm sure that won't matter.

Gillan has previously appeared in Doctor Who as a soothsayer in 2008 episode The Fires Of Pompeii, as well as in Rebus and The Kevin Bishop Show.

Bring on the new season.

Little-known actress Karen Gillan has been unveiled as the next assistant in Doctor Who.

The 21-year-old will star alongside new Time Lord Matt Smith in the new series, to be broadcast next year.

Gillan has already appeared in the drama, having played a Soothsayer in The Fires Of Pompeii in the last run.

"I am absolutely over the moon at being chosen to play the Doctor's new companion. - I just can't wait to get started," she said.

'Incredible actor'

"The show is such a massive phenomenon that I can't quite believe I am going to be a part of it.

"Matt Smith is an incredible actor and it is going to be so much fun to act alongside him," she added.

Head of Drama, BBC Wales, Piers Wenger said she brings "energy and excitement" to the role.

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sara star

at 06:19 on May 29th, 2009

Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a mysterious alien time-traveller known as "the Doctor" who travels in his space and time-ship... With his companions, he explores time and space, solving problems, facing monsters and righting wrongs.