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Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Danny Dyer wants to play Doctor Who - here's why he should
Ever since Ncuti Gatwa handed back his Tardis key and stepped away from Doctor Who, I've known who should play the Sixteenth Doctor – Danny Dyer. Now, before you get your Tom Baker scarf in a knot or hire a Dalek to exterminate me, this isn't a gag or an attempt at contrarianism. I genuinely believe Danny should get a spin in the Tardis, and I even wrote about it back in April before Ncuti burned away to reveal Billie Piper's smiling face. Well, it turns out that the 47-year-old actor must be a Metro reader because he agrees with me. During a recent interview with The Mirror, Danny said that while he's never been asked to audition for The Doctor, he'd be well up for it. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'It's such an iconic thing to do,' he said. 'It's almost – not on the same level – like James Bond. It's a character that's loved by so many.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'Again, it gives you an opportunity with Doctor Who, because of the nature of the work, to bring something left-field, something a bit mental, a bit stylised, which I love. I love the idea of it. So why am I so convinced that Danny – who's better known for playing crime lords than time lords – would make a good Doctor? Well, I can't say it's because I think he'd look great in a velvet Victorian frock coat (although he might?). It's more than I believe every actor who's ever played the Doctor well needs three essential qualities, and Danny more than meets the criteria. The first is that they need to be likeable. Check. Any time I see Danny Dyer as himself (I wouldn't say most of the characters he plays are likeable), I think he comes across as incredibly sincere and earnest. Yeah, I know he swears a bit, but honestly, who doesn't? And all it does is lend him a bit of authenticity. Don't believe me? Just watch his episode of The Assembly and try not to be charmed by him. It's impossible. Danny's just got a genuineness and consistency to his character that makes him really hard to dislike. The second thing is that anyone who's playing the Doctor needs to be a good actor, and I'm sorry, but Danny has proven he's every bit as talented as the Time Lords who came before him. Ignoring all the awards he's won for acting (including, most recently, a Bafta for Mr Bigstuff), it's clear we're a long way away from the days when he was presenting Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men and seemed more like someone interested in being on the telly than in acting. You might think 'he just plays tough men like Mick Carter, Tommy Johnson, and Moff'; that he plays the same character in every show. But that hot take ignores his real skill. What he does exceptionally well is to breathe pathos, a sense of weakness, into these tough nuts that makes them easy to sympathise with, even if we can't always understand their actions. You know who that sounds an awful lot like to me? The Doctor, a being who puts on a front to hide his loneliness and vulnerabilities, and sometimes makes terrible calls. Oh, and before you start saying that Danny lacks range, just watch him in Rivals and Mr Bigstuff. In those shows, he proves he can be every bit as tender, loving, and funny as we'd expect the Doctor to be. Finally, then I think the Doctor must have an arc. Admittedly, this has more to do with scripts than the actor, but I think Danny's persona here would be a valuable asset for the show. Everyone knows Dyer as a 'cockney hardman' who's the furthest thing from the traditional Doctor. But why not lean into that? I imagine him as a mash-up of the Third, Ninth and Twelfth Doctors. A bad-tempered figure who's as passionate and brave as ever, but not afraid to spark out a mouthy Sontaran when they get out of line. More Trending His arc then could be similar to Peter Capaldi's Doctor, who went from a galaxy-sized grump to the kindest person to ever pilot the Tardis. That happened over three series and made for brilliant TV. More than that, it arguably gave us the best season of Doctor Who since the revival – Series 10. Ultimately, what I'm saying is Doctor Who is dying (perhaps it's Dyer-ing) and Danny might just be the fresh face the show and the Doctor needs. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: The Celebrity Traitors 'confirmed' cast salaries make me feel incredibly uneasy MORE: I've heard enough words – I want more Government action on Israel-Palestine MORE: MasterChef will release unaired John Torode and Gregg Wallace series, BBC confirms
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
‘Daleks' brought in to beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses ahead of his visit
IT looks like Daleks have been brought in to beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses ahead of his visit next week. The US President is due at Turnberry and Aberdeen from Friday to Tuesday. 5 US President Donald Trump is due at Turnberry and Aberdeen Credit: Tom Farmer 5 What look like Daleks have appeared to help beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses Credit: John Kirkby 5 The security devices resemble Doctor Who's croaky-voiced enemies Credit: Stuart Patterson The 'Daleks' — security devices that resemble Doctor Who's croaky-voiced enemies — have been set up to deter intruders. Once their motion sensors detect intruders, they record video and alert cops. The security boost has been put in place months after activists from Palestine Action Eight people have been charged in relation to the incident on March 8 after A source said: 'Trump could arrive any day so the staff need to be constantly on their toes. "There has to be a state of readiness.' It comes as Trump filed a lawsuit after denying a report in the Wall Street Journal linking him to a lewd message sent for the 50th birthday of paedo financier Jeffrey Epstein. Most read in The Sun Donald Trump swings club in frustration as he misses putt at Turnberry 5 An actual Dalek from hit show Doctor Who Credit: Getty - Contributor 5 Trump is opening a links course in Menie Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
‘Daleks' brought in to beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses ahead of his visit
Staff at the course need to be 'constantly on toes' for Trump's arrival TRUMP CALLS IN DALEKS 'Daleks' brought in to beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses ahead of his visit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT looks like Daleks have been brought in to beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses ahead of his visit next week. The US President is due at Turnberry and Aberdeen from Friday to Tuesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 US President Donald Trump is due at Turnberry and Aberdeen Credit: Tom Farmer 5 What look like Daleks have appeared to help beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses Credit: John Kirkby 5 The security devices resemble Doctor Who's croaky-voiced enemies Credit: Stuart Patterson The 'Daleks' — security devices that resemble Doctor Who's croaky-voiced enemies — have been set up to deter intruders. Once their motion sensors detect intruders, they record video and alert cops. The security boost has been put in place months after activists from Palestine Action targeted Turnberry. Eight people have been charged in relation to the incident on March 8 after red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse and damage was caused to the greens. READ MORE ON TRUMP CRAMP & CLUES From swollen ankles to leg cramps - 10 signs of Donald Trump's diagnosis Trump is opening a links course in Menie, named after his mum Mary MacLeod, who was born on the Isle of Lewis. A source said: 'Trump could arrive any day so the staff need to be constantly on their toes. "There has to be a state of readiness.' It comes as Trump filed a lawsuit after denying a report in the Wall Street Journal linking him to a lewd message sent for the 50th birthday of paedo financier Jeffrey Epstein. Donald Trump swings club in frustration as he misses putt at Turnberry 5 An actual Dalek from hit show Doctor Who Credit: Getty - Contributor
South Wales Argus
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Television and Movie Store opening in Newport this weekend
The distinctive signage has sat above the glass doors for weeks, drawing in passers-by who can't help but press their noses up against the windows and take a look at what the former Topshop unit was going to become - only to come face to face with the Dalek that guards the front door. The Television and Movie Store is complete with any and every product for the self-proclaimed 'geeks' among us, and the Argus have been given a sneak peek of their massive new unit. The massive unit boasts a huge range of products (Image: NQ) The store is wall to wall with gifts, clothing, homeware, and action figures to suit all tastes and interests. They are a worthy competitor to similar stores all over the city, boasting a wide variety of products for any age group. Customers will be able to purchase products from the most popular franchises available, including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and even some lesser stocked ones that will leave visitors surprised. If you want nothing more than to relax at home in a warm bath, there are plenty of bubbly products and bath sets that are guaranteed to make you smell incredible. Or if toys and card games are a little more up your street, there are hundreds of packs of Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon cards stocked away behind the counter just waiting to be cracked. Collectors of figures are spoiled for choice (Image: NQ) The store has a dedicated team that is ready and willing to help customers in any way possible, headed by store manager Ryan Cheadle. Each member of staff has their own interests and niche, meaning that every customer query can go answered by their extensive knowledge as a group. There truly is something for everyone to enjoy inside this massive unit. The store will host their official launch event on Saturday 12 July, opening at 9:30am, but expect to be open from noon on Friday 11 July. The store will be giving away free mystery character tees on Saturday (Image: NQ) To announce their arrival as the new go-to pop culture shop on the block, they will be giving away a 'mystery' character t-shirt, free of charge, with every purchase over 5 at their grand opening on Saturday (one per customer). If that wasn't enough, at the end of their first week in Newport the store will be hosting an in store signing event with actor Jonny Mathers, who played the Passenger in Doctor Who. The signing takes place from 9:30am on Saturday July 19 and marks the launch of three new long-awaited Limited-Edition Doctor Who figurines. Jonny will be signing the figure that features his character and also signing his own print, which will be charged at £15.
Metro
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I'm still mentally scarred by the darkest scene in Doctor Who history
The Doctor Who franchise is full of moments that have left a bruise on the British public's shared psyche. I'm thinking of scenes like Doctor Constantine vomiting up a gas mask, Amy sacrificing herself to the Weeping Angels, or a lone Dalek slaughtering an entire army of anonymous mooks. Yet there's one scene that I consider the darkest in Doctor Who's very long and storied history – and no, I'm not talking about James Corden's guest appearances. I'm talking about a scene in the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, specifically a horrifying moment in the third season, The Children of Earth. Now I've already written at length about how Children of Earth is one of the most shocking and, dare I say, harrowing stories ever set in the expanded Doctor Who universe. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Yet, if you're not a dedicated reader of my Whoniverse ramblings, then I'll quickly explain the plot of the 2009 miniseries. Basically, a group of aliens known as the 456 travel to Earth and demand 10% of all the kids on the planet, otherwise they'll wipe out humanity. Why? Well, the 456 use the chemicals found in the blood of children to get high. It's a really disturbing revelation in a story that's already incredibly creepy was so different from any Torchwood story before it. Prior to this, I'd always thought of Torchwood as Doctor Who's try-hard younger brother who was so desperate to be edgy it almost veered into parody. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Children of Earth, however, was more akin to a Lovecraftian horror story where the villains were less pantomime baddies and more unknowable eldritch things beyond our comprehension. Still, there's one scene in this already horrifying story that takes things to an entirely new level. It happens in the final episode of the season, Day 5 – which was broadcast 16 years ago today – and involves the character John Frobisher (played brilliantly by Peter Capaldi, who obviously went on to play a much bigger role in the Doctor Who franchise). Throughout Children of Earth, Frobisher was the archetypical beleaguered bureaucrat, a dedicated civil servant who was completely out of his depth when he was thrust into the role of ad-hoc ambassador to the terrifying aliens. It's out of a grim sense of duty – and a genuine belief that he's helping humanity – that he helps decide which children will be given to the aliens and comes up with the cover story to explain their disappearance. In the final episode, however, the Prime Minister reveals a secret to Frobisher, telling him that to make the story believable, the Government must be seen to be 'victims' as well and that Frobisher's daughters Lilly and Holly are to be given to the 456. As Frobisher protests, knowing that would doom his daughters to an eternity as a living bong, the Prime Minister tells him that nothing he can say or do will save the girls from their fate. At this point I presumed I knew where the story was going. Things looked hopeless but this was a Doctor Who story. Surely our heroes could technobabble their way out of the problem or maybe the Doctor would land his Tardis and save the day? Sadly Children of Earth isn't that kind of story. So, Frobisher heads home and in a scene that's left a psychic scar in my brain ever since I saw it, we see Frobisher walking upstairs with a pistol hidden behind his back, while his daughters play in a bedroom with his wife. In silence, we watch Frobisher enter the room and close the door. Three gunshots then scream out. There's a pause before a final fourth shot, and Frobisher's story comes to an end. Frobisher's murder suicide is without a doubt the darkest thing we've ever seen in any Doctor Who story. A horrendous act, committed out of love for children, and a genuine desire to save them from a fate worse than death. It's unthinkable, while also somehow understandable, which just adds to the terror. Yet, the real sting in this tale is that Frobisher's horrendous act was ultimately pointless. Torchwood manages to save the day in the end and banish the 456 back to whatever hellscape planet they came from. John killed his family for nothing. Although he could never have known it, the Torchwood team figured out a way to stop the 456, although this required Jack Harkness to sacrifice his grandson to do so. I remember at the time being shell-shocked by what I'd just seen; the deaths of not one but three children in a Doctor Who spin-off were just unthinkable. After all, while death is the Doctor's constant companion (as Sutekh once told us), kids tend to be safe from the reaper's scythe. Not in Children of Earth, though. More Trending In Children of Earth, kids were fair game, and not just for shock value. Their deaths mattered and were to underline the fact that even in a fantastical world of Doctor Who, there are dangers that even the Doctor and his companions can't save everyone from. So, you can forget Cybermen invasions, the Judoon platoon upon the moon, or whatever those water zombies on Mars were up to – this is the darkest moment in Doctor Who history, and I'll argue with anyone who says otherwise. View More » After I've come out from behind the sofa. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. 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