In an announcement that shocked sci-fi nerds everywhere (including me!) David Tennant yesterday told the world of his plans to leave the role of Doctor Who at the end of 2009. He told the world via live video link to this years ITV (rival British network to the BBC) National Television Awards .In an emotional address Tennant spoke of his love for the role:
"When Doctor Who returns in 2010 it won't be with me," he told shocked fans. "Now don't make me cry," he added. "I love this part, and I love this show so much that if I don't take a deep breath and move on now I never will, and you'll be wheeling me out of the Tardis in my bath chair."
He is the 10th actor to take on the most famous character in British Sci-fi (the show premiered on the BBC back in November 1963) and after the franchise stumbled in the 90s it was revived by Russel Davies with actor Christopher Eccleston breathing life into the the role for just one season in 2005. Tennant took over in the summer of that same year and quickly rose to become one of the most popular Doctors along with the classic 70s performances given by Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker.
It's hard to overstate the effect this show has had on generations of British youth including your own Big and Small Screen Blogger (Tom Baker was my favorite!). In fact one of the best moments I have shared with my family was on a visit back to the UK while watching Tennant playing the Doctor with my 8 year old nephew ... heart warming stuff indeed.
While it will be sad to see him go every fan who grew up with the show will no doubt be excited to see the 'regeneration' into a new Doctor. I am sure the betting has begun on who will be number 11 ... stay tuned!
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