TV - Doctor Who will return next month with the second of four specials 'The Waters of Mars'.
Set on Mars in 2059, the episode is written by Russell T. Davies and Phil Ford. David Tennant will be joined by Adelaide, played by Lindsay Duncan. Adelaide is the Doctor's new assistant, and has been described as the "cleverest and most strong-minded companion yet". Former 'Neighbours' star Peter O'Brien also joins the cast, as Ed - Adelaide's second in command. The episode will be directed by Graeme Harper and produced by Nikki Wilson.
David Tennant said of the special: "The Doctor finds himself in a situation where he knows what the end is. It's all about whether he can un-knit the inevitable. With this particular Time Lord's life coming to an end, if he starts fiddling with the fundamentals of time and space, it might lead to his undoing."
Trailer for 'The Waters of Mars':
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There will be two more specials to follow featuring David Tennant. John Simm will be returning to play The Master before David Tennant's Doctor regenerates into Doctor number 11, in the episode, 'The End Of Time'. David Tennant told GMTV this morning, "it's the biggest story we've done... and everybody on set was crying."
Speaking at the launch of 'The Waters Of Mars', David admitted that he is jealous of new Doctor Matt Smith: "I remember how exciting it was starting out on this kind of a journey and nerve-wracking. I'm jealous that he's going through that now, but it couldn't happen to a nicer chap." Tennant added: "I'm looking forward to not knowing what happens next. I'm looking forward to being a viewer again."
Head writer for the new series, Steven Moffatt has also spoken to the BBC about the new doctor, Matt Smith: "He's all the things you'd expect, including ancient," and described the new Doctor as "someone you can't take your eyes off". Moffatt's Doctor Who episode 'Blink', featuring killer stone statues, was recently voted by fans as the 2nd best Dr Who episode ever, in a poll conducted by 'Dr Who Magazine'.
The new Doctor Who logo has also been revealed:
'The Waters of Mars' will be screened at 7pm, November 15th 2009, on BBC One.
