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Doctor Who suspense is almost over


January 02, 2009 The BBC will reveal the identity of the new Doctor Who after the departure of David Tennant as part of a special edition of "Doctor Who Confidential" that will air Saturday evening on BBC1, executive producer and lead writer Steven Moffat said Friday. James Nesbitt, John Simm, David Morrissey and Paterson Joseph are among the actors whose names have been mentioned in connection with the role, but the BBC said a decision had finally been made over the Christmas and the announcement would allow scripts to be produced ahead of filming for the fifth series, which would begin in the summer.

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