Since Matt Smith's announcement that he is leaving Doctor Who at the end of the year, we've seen a lot of people talking online about who should be the next Doctor. We are seeing Philip's name banded about all over the place; he's even 20/1 on the favourites list to get the part.
We have no concrete information either way but what we do know is this: he has has previously stated that he doesn’t want the job. At the press Q&A for Hidden back in 2011, he was asked what was the most ridiculous thing he’d read about himself in a newspaper.
We have no concrete information either way but what we do know is this: he has has previously stated that he doesn’t want the job. At the press Q&A for Hidden back in 2011, he was asked what was the most ridiculous thing he’d read about himself in a newspaper.
That I’m going to play Doctor Who. That’s it’s between me and John Simm for the role.
He was then asked would he want to do that. He said:
No. No. God! I’m too old; it’s been done. It’s just not my bag.
You can listen to the interview here (it’s the 6th one down); the discussion starts at around 18mins 20secs.
Of course, this doesn't mean he won't do it (and let's face it - it would be fantastic if he did!) but we would urge any fans considering betting on the identity of the next doctor to take into account the above information and air on the side of caution.
Of course, this doesn't mean he won't do it (and let's face it - it would be fantastic if he did!) but we would urge any fans considering betting on the identity of the next doctor to take into account the above information and air on the side of caution.
