The Daily Star say the New Doctor will be......

[Nicky74]

Harry Lloyd, who played Bains in the Human Nature/The Family of Blood. According to The Daily Star, Russell T Davis things he would be just great in the role. What a load of old rubbish.

[Pip Madeley]

I thought he was absolutely terrific as Baines, actually. One of the most memorable guest characters in the New Series so far. It would certainly be interesting to have a young Doctor, although I doubt that the story is true.

[Logo Polish]

He was born in 1983 apparently. He'd even beat Peter Davison's record as the youngest at time of casting if it were true.

[Zbigniev Hamson]

Don't remember which one he is, but if he's already one of RTD's little repertory company then I wouldn't be TOO doubtful.

[Jon Masters]

Harry Lloyd, who played Bains in the Human Nature/The Family of Blood. According to The Daily Star, Russell T Davis things he would be just great in the role. What a load of old rubbish.

Actually, in this months DWM p18-19 RTD says about Human Nature/ Family of Blood

Oh, and how good is Harry Lloyd in those episodes ? After his audition, I sent a note to (casting director) Andy Prior saying 'He's not just good for Baines; that's the next Doctor. Seriously. He's so brilliant"

I think its encouraging that it looks like someone from the Daily Star can actually read (unless they've got a pet fan who reads DWM to them each month)

[Logo Polish]

Say he did get cast as the Doctor...how long do you think it would be before some fans started speculating as to whether "Son of Mine/Baines" had escaped and possessed/bonded with/tried to take over the Doctor?

[WhiteCrow]

Harry Lloyd, who played Bains in the Human Nature/The Family of Blood. According to The Daily Star, Russell T Davis things he would be just great in the role. What a load of old rubbish.

Dont remember him too well - all I can think about is a pair of glasses and a smile ...

[Martin Penny]

He was great as Baines, best villain in the new series. But I can't see him as the Doctor.

[Larry]

Harry LLoyd was fantastic and his performance as Bains is one of the best we have seen since the series came back but the fact he played such a prominent character makes this Next Doctor rumour a non starter (for the moment) . He certainly could not play the next Doctor, but If the series lasts into a 12 Doctor, I see no reason why he could not do it then.

[Logo Polish]

I don't know how seriously Davies might be considering him, but I don't think his appearing in a story this year would automatically disqualify him, if they were keen enough to have him on board, especially as any change of Doctor would have to be at least a year after that aired.