July 31, 2013
In a special one-off television event on Sunday 4 August at 7pm (BST), the next Doctor will be exclusively revealed to the world live on BBC One and simulcast on BBC America (2/1c).
Widely regarded as one of the most hotly contested roles in British television, Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor's host Zoe Ball will unveil the Twelfth Doctor in their first ever interview in front of a live studio audience.
The half hour show will include live special guests, Doctors old and new, as well as companions and celebrity fans. Excitement will reach fever pitch as they speculate and recall their favourites, plus feature clips and moments from across the show's 50 year history.
Current Doctor Matt Smith and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat will both give interviews about one of the biggest roles in TV and set out just what it takes to be the Doctor.
Steven Moffat says : "The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who’s taking over the TARDIS. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking twelve."
Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One says : "BBC One is the home of big live events and this special live show is the perfect way to reveal the identity of the next Doctor and share it with the nation. The Doctor is a truly iconic role and I’m more than excited about the booking"
Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning says : "We can't wait to unveil the next Doctor with everyone live on BBC One on Sunday night. Amongst all the speculation and betting, there has been lots of fun and intrigue at work as we've been using the codename Houdini as a decoy! It’s the biggest secret in showbiz, even those working with the new Doctor on other projects at the moment have no idea they are in the presence of the Twelfth incarnation."
