British comedian
Frank Skinner (pictured left with Billie Piper) has joined the guest cast of
Doctor Who Series 8, it has been revealed earlier today. Speaking on his
blog, writer
Jamie Mathieson said, "So, Frank Skinner is in my episode. Which is very cool."
It is not currently known what episode sees Skinner, a self-confessed life long
Who fan, involved but it is set to film later this month. Read Jamie's full thoughts on the matter
HERE. Current showrunner
Steven Moffat told the BBC, “It's no secret that Frank’s been pitching vigorously to get into
Doctor Who for a while. He’s been volunteering to be “third monster on the left” as long as I’ve been in this job. But now, in Jamie Mathieson’s sparkling script, we finally have a part that can showcase all of Frank’s famous wit and charm. Hopefully he’ll get out of my garden now.”
The episode also stars
David Bamber (
The King's Speech),
Daisy Beaumont (
Star Stories),
Janet Henfrey (
The Curse of Fenric)
and
Christopher Villiers (
The King's Demons).
You can read an interview with Steven Moffat conducted by Frank
HERE and check out his impersonation of Matt Smith in the player below. The comedian is also known to fans having appeared in
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot.