The BBC have released a series of interviews with the cast of Doctor Who: The Day Of The Doctor. here David Tennant talks about what it was like to return to the show he left over three years ago.
INTERVIEW WITH DAVID TENNANT – THE TENTH DOCTOR
Last seen in his pin stripe suit and Converse trainers in
2010, David Tennant returns as the Tenth Doctor in the 50th anniversary
special. Here he talks about rivalry between the Doctors and coming back to the
show.
Question: What is it like being part of the 50th in one
of the biggest years for the show?
David Tennant: It’s very exciting to be around for the
big celebration episode. I think since I left the expectation had been that I’d
end up in this special, because there is a precedent for old Doctors coming
back for a visit around the anniversary time. I was thrilled because it’s a
huge thing for Doctor Who and it’s a huge thing for television in general. So
few shows run beyond a few series and 50 years’ worth is quite a legacy, so I’m
very honoured to be part of that.
Q: What is it like working with Matt and Jenna, was
there any rivalry or competitiveness between the two sets of Doctors and
companions?
DT: It’s funny, I think people almost expected Matt and me
to be at loggerheads, but we’ve really enjoyed it. I guess when you‘ve played a
character for a long time you kind of feel like you know how they’ll react in
most situations. It’s delicious to be handed a situation that’s completely new
and a character meeting a version of himself is not something that you come
across in a lot of drama. So to get to play that with someone as talented and
as quick and brilliant as Matt is nothing short of jolly good fun.
Q: You’ve probably seen some of the previous
anniversary specials, but how do you think this one compares to them?
DT: It’s very hard to be objective about something you’re
in, especially when you set it up against things that you experienced as a
child. But I certainly remember when ‘The Five Doctors’ was on, it was
electrically exciting. That was of course in the day when we didn’t even have a
video player. You couldn’t revisit things, so the chance to see old Doctors
that I had never seen on the telly at all, acting with the current was
fantastic. I hope that this will have some of that buzz for today’s generation.
Q: Do you still watch Doctor Who?
DT: Of course, I watch it every time it’s on along with the
rest of the nation.
Q: How did you find filming in 3D compared to 2D?
DT: Our job as actors remains the same really, but you’re
aware that there’s a whole extra layer of technical stuff that has to be dealt
with and the cameras are bigger. We shot a lot on this hand held camera, which
was quite trying for Joe our intrepid camera operator who has this enormous
thing that he has to lug around and navigate around the set; he did it
brilliantly. But it causes some headaches for the camera teams and for the post
production side of making it. We’re not doing too much novelty weaving into the
lens for the 3D effect, but it gives it an extra zing.
Q: What was it like working with Billie again?
DT: It’s always lovely to see Billie and to be on set with
her is a particular joy. She’s one of my favourite actresses and one of my
favourite people, so I was very happy to be in the same room as Billie.
Q: Where will you be watching the episode?
DT: Wherever I am in the world and whatever I’m doing, I’m
sure I will make time for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special.
Q: During filming did you ever have a pinch yourself moments
thinking, ‘God I’m back’ or anything like that?
DT: I think the thing with filming Doctor Who is that there
is so much excitement around it and there’s so much enthusiasm for it that
often the lead up to getting here is more of a delight then shooting it.
Because once you’re on set there’s a script and there’s lines and you’ve got to
get the scene shot and they’re the pressures that filming always has. Really,
you’re just trying to film the scenes the best you possibly can, so you sort of
put aside the idea that you’re making something that is a moment in television
history. The pressure of that would sort of paralyse you really.
The Day of The Doctor sees David Tennant return to the
TARDIS as the Tenth Doctor along with companion Rose, played by Billie Piper.
They join Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman as the Eleventh Doctor and Clara, along
with John Hurt as a dark and unknown incarnation of the Doctor. Plot details
released this week reveal that the Doctors must face a murderous plot and an
ancient battle in their greatest adventure in which all of reality is at
stake.
The Day Of The Doctor airs worldwide on Saturday 23rd
November.
Look out for the trailer on BBC One and BBC America on
Saturday 9th November shortly before 8pm GMT
Comments
Post a Comment