May 29th, 2014
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Foxes to appear in new series of Doctor Who
Foxes to appear in new series of Doctor Who
British singer-songwriter Foxes will perform a track and appear in the new series of Doctor Who, which lands this August on BBC One.
Foxes, speaking about her casting said: “I can’t believe I’m actually going to be in an episode of Doctor Who! Especially as it all came about from a chance meeting. I was playing a gig and got chatting to the show’s production team who’d been watching my performance. I was telling them how much I loved Doctor Who and next thing they invited me to be on it. I couldn’t think of a better place to make my acting debut than on one of the UK’s most iconic shows!”
Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer, said: “We are completely thrilled that the amazingly talented Foxes is joining us on board … well, you’ll see. Let’s just say, the Doctor is finally catching up on his phone calls.”
Grammy award-winning Foxes has recently been on tour in the UK, supporting her album Glorious, which recently debuted top 5 in the official album chart. This follows on from her three hit singles – Youth, Let Go For Tonight and Holding Onto Heaven.
Guest stars confirmed to join Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman in the new series, which will air on BBC One this August, include Frank Skinner, Ben Miller, Tom Riley, Keeley Hawes and Hermione Norris.
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Anonymous
May 29th, 2014 - 10:40pmOh no, not another person Moffat just randomly pulls in to ruin another episode of Dr Who 🙁
The one thing that bothers me is that this is her first acting job, so she might not be very skilled…
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
May 29th, 2014 - 10:21pmsome really different people are going to be in the series this year, and I don’t think this many guests have been! can’t wait to see what they all do
76 Totters Lane
May 29th, 2014 - 10:14pmI have.
76 Totters Lane
May 29th, 2014 - 10:14pmYes! So happy. She’s a great singer.
bigfin20
May 29th, 2014 - 9:47pmI’ve heard of her. Never been bothered to listen to any of het music.
TheWhomobile
May 29th, 2014 - 9:33pmWell JNT was awfully fond of his guest stars
Dalekmus Prime
May 29th, 2014 - 8:50pmHow? Though his writing is somewhat controversial among some long-time fans of the show, it’s been under his era that the Doctor has become more alien and eccentric, like in the Classic Series, and the show has become more popular in other countries.
Dalekmus Prime
May 29th, 2014 - 8:48pmI know Steven Moffat’s writing is highly controversial among Doctor Who fans, but I personally enjoyed most of his writing, (Series 6B and Clara’s inconsistent character excluded) and I have faith that I, at least, will be happy with Series 8.
dan23uk
May 29th, 2014 - 8:21pmIv not liked it when people have sung in doctor who before
dan23uk
May 29th, 2014 - 7:54pmNot heard of her/music
Lea
May 29th, 2014 - 7:43pmthat’s going to be good
the astronaut of death
May 29th, 2014 - 6:56pmDon’t worry
Your not on your own
Obsie
May 29th, 2014 - 6:50pmI’m sorry, I’m so, so sorry. Who?
the astronaut of death
May 29th, 2014 - 5:36pmIts an exppeiriment
anon
May 29th, 2014 - 5:25pmI agree with you my heart sinks at this it really does, please please Moffat don’t turn Dr who into a laughing stock not with Peter in the role,
Sam (UDWF1)
May 29th, 2014 - 4:50pmPersonally I hope she’ll be a proper character rather than just some pop star, similar to Katherine Jenkins in A Christmas Carol
DOCTOR WHO ONE
May 29th, 2014 - 4:16pmI know, the arrogance of humanity eh.
I’ve been called arrogant myself, but I’ve encountered people in life with more arrogance then I’ll ever have.
thedaleksdeath
May 29th, 2014 - 3:35pmNever heard of her. Although I’m hating people judge her already when we have not saw her in the series yet. Heck look at Billie Piper, she was a singer before coming an actress. People these days..
DOCTOR WHO ONE
May 29th, 2014 - 2:35pmNever heard of her.
DOCTOR WHO ONE
May 29th, 2014 - 2:34pmAhh dude, Billie Piper was a Singer before she turned actress and became Rose Tyler 😛
Dalekmus Prime
May 29th, 2014 - 1:45pmI don’t know what to make of this. I’ve never heard of this singer, let alone listened to one of her songs, so I have no idea if she’s bad or good. I liked Emilia Jones’s singing in The Rings of Akhaten, but that’s a completely different person. I suppose I just have to wait and see.
Darren White
May 29th, 2014 - 1:12pmHas anyone forgotten about a little known singer called “Billie Piper” See how wrong everyone was proved there, give the girl to chance!
Tardisbob
May 29th, 2014 - 12:52pmTardis lands at a concert, possibly
T4RD1S
May 29th, 2014 - 12:32pmwhat?, i know who foxes is but why is she going to perform a track on doctor who, the rings of akhaten was bad so this better not be awful
Northman
May 29th, 2014 - 12:32pmWith yet another “celebrity” being announced (this one singing no less), i have a horrible and growing feeling that our new Dr is simply forgetting story and script and is having to bring in these people as a way of covering thin storylines?
I hope i am proven wrong!!
the astronaut of death
May 29th, 2014 - 12:17pmBut we actually rarely have sings
In the last 4 years we have had about 2 or 3 singers on the show
So there has not been too many
the astronaut of death
May 29th, 2014 - 12:10pmWow this this will be interesting . but I’m still exited
Rings of akhaten the sequel?
The Cyber Squirrel
May 29th, 2014 - 11:38amMoffat is turning in to JNT…
sammyboi101
May 29th, 2014 - 10:29amThis is very very strange and to be honest I cannot see it ending well…
Lets just wait and see…
Anonymous
May 29th, 2014 - 10:10amyou joking me? NO! Dr Who is not like that at all! i hated Katherine Jenkins in Christmas Carol! Dr Who is not about singers! Rant Over