NEW! Ask our Resident Expert
So plentiful is the world's fascination with David Tennant, we have recently taken on a resident expert to answer all of your David Tennant related queries.
Please email your questions to davidtennant@tongs.org.uk!
Breaking News!
The question we get asked the most is "What's Jensen Ackles phone number?"
But once we discount all of Bobcat's emails, the question we really get asked the most is "Who is David Tennant going out with?" Well, I can reveal that David is now single, after a break-up with the lovely Sophia Myles. More details at the ever reliable [Daily Mail].
- You say that David's real surname is McDonald, but why did David choose the surname 'Tennant'? - Susan R. Muligatawny, West Sussex.
- Our Resident Expert responds: Excellent question, Susan. David chose his name after reading an interview with Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys in Smash Hits. He'd always been a fan, and as there was already a David McDonald in Equity, he went with that.
- Is David going to keep his beard for good? I don't like it! - Barbara T. Davies, Cardiff.
- Our Resident Expert responds: Dinnae fear lassie! It's for a part in a new film and he will be as smooth-cheeked as a baby's bottom in time for filming Season 3 of Doctor Who. I'm not sure what the part is, so will get back to you once my spies return from David's on-set caravan.
- How can I write to David? - Lou P. Intercourse
- Our Resident Expert responds: Och it's easy. Either write c/o BBC Wales (Broadcasting House, Cardiff CF5 2YQ), or c/o his agent, International Creative Management (ICM, Oxford House, 76 Oxford Street W1D 1BS). Let us know if he writes back!
- This works - Staci (age 14*) writes to report "I think he is nice i wrote a letter to him and he wrote back with a signed postcard for me. So im megga happy."
- Lou P. Intercourse responds: Tell him he's cute! Love from Lou and Lor from Derbyshire, Chesterfield Birimington.
- Our Resident Expert counter-responds: Dude, I think he knows that by now.
*Months, presumably.
- Are you going to talk about him and Sophia Myles. And can I add on the subject that she is very pretty but MAN am I jelous of her!!!!
- Our Resident Expert responds: I had been hoping to avoid this sorry subject, but you have forced me to respond to this saddest of tragedies. Yes, David Tennant is going out with Sophia Myles, star of the Thunderbirds movie and some classical thing. They hooked up whilst filming The Girl in the Fireplace (though they had previously worked together on an episode of Foyle's War), and as Noel Clarke points out in the commentary for the episode, "it's almost as though you can see them falling in love". Sophia confirmed the relationship on GMTV in April and they are apparently still very happy together. Aw. Rumour has it that she carries a Doctor Who doll in her handbag, though at this time we cannot confirm or deny this. If you have any more info, let us know. (But please don't steal her handbag.)
- Has david got a fan club? I just love him he's the best Doctor Who ever. How do I get his autograph and picture? - love from Fionan Tasker from Letham, Forfar (Age 9)
- Our Resident Expert responds: Fionan, try writing to the addresses above, either the BBC or his agent. You never know, you might something back. Let us know!
- Does he have an e-mail addres?? lol. - Sussex B. Preternatural, Kent
- Our Resident Expert responds: As a bit of a geeky lad, I would imagine that David is well in touch with the technological age and is likely to have some kind of email address. Possibilities to try are: iamthedoctor@gmail.com, davidtennant@hotmail.com and imreallyshouty@yahoo.co.uk.
- A user asks, possible rhetorically, Does he realise that he inspires people?
- Our Resident Expert responds: Gosh, I'm not sure. I'm certainly inspired by him (if by inspired you mean a little bit hot under the collar, if you know what I mean), but I'd love to hear more concrete examples of how our readers have been inspired by him. Please send in your examples to davidtennant@tongs.org.uk and we'll share his inspiring light with the world.
- Amanda Dobson writes with some further news on inspiration, Just wanted to say thank you for your site!I have never (other than during the movie) had such a huge crush on a an celeb since my teenie bopper years of being a wee girl. I noticed your post on inspiration and yes of course, he brings out the lust in any human female and have no doubt any other. However, he does something even stranger to me, being a non crying type of woman for some bizarre reason whenever he does his sad, distant face I feel like my hearts been ripped out and I end up with a wee tear running down my cheek. I don't know any other actor who can swing so many ranges of emotions, from the Miss Lustypants through to laughing my head off to crying my eyes out. He is a very talented man and I have to say, very sexy too.
- A user asks, Can I get 2 of David Tennent's autograph - Lady Erskine P. Brown, Erskine Towers
- Our Resident Expert responds: One would assume so, if one wrote to him at the addresses above. Good luck, Lady Erskine!
- A user asks, Me and my friend love David Tennant. We watch evry Doctor Who episode! Does he like the attention from the gals?
- Our Resident Expert responds: David does indeed like attention from the opposite sex, as is demonstrated by his relationship with Sophia Myles. However, that's not to say he's not open to a last minute entry through the back door, if you know what I mean.
- A user asks, Hi, me and my mate are big fans of Doctor Who. When will the third series be ready?
- Our Resident Expert responds: Hello user. Filming of the third series starts in a few weeks (hence, new beardless David. Hurrah!) A date for the series hsn't been announced, but there will be a Christmas special and, taking a wild stab in the dark, I would imagine the BBC will stick to their tried and tested formula of kicking off the first episode in April. Watch this space for further updates.
- A user asks (full comments are reproduced below), "I would like to know how he gets ready for a day on the set of Doctor Who, and whether he has a girlfriend and whether he likes animals -- Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC
- Our Resident Expert responds: David is well known to be a stickler for routine. When filming, he will get up at about 6am and eat solidly until 8am, so that he won't need to eat for the rest of the day. He then gets out of bed and showers with the rest of the crew, an endearing bit of bonding, I think you'll agree. His girlfriend may be Sophia Myles, and sadly David is allergic to anything smaller than a cow, of which he has four.
- User 195.93.21.42 asks Is david a brother to a women called Mary?, and then changes her mind and wonders Does david have a sister called Mary?
- Our Resident Expert responds: This is a common misconception. David had a sister, but she ran away.
- A user asks, I Must, Must, MUST! find Out What Shampoo David Uses - Love Leanne x
- Our Resident Expert responds: David guards this secret very well. Having met the stylists from a number of shows he's worked on, I can say that he keeps the same shampoo in every show, where most stylists would insists on using their own. We can only guess that it probably includes some kind of skunk musk and coconut.
- James Pearson asks can you get me an interview with david tennant plz i would be realy greatfull if you can call me on 01423 xxxxxx or email me on [removed] my name is james pearson thanx.
- Our Resident Expert responds: I suggest you try speaking to his agent. I will be meeting with David for an interview in a secret location over the next week, however it took even me - An Expert - months of research to arrange.
- User 195.93.21.42 admits :Is David married (?!) and if not, then I'm a single 27 year old woman who stupidly (at her age) has a huge crush on The Doctor and subsequently David!!! Ask him if he likes younger women and if he's not married, I'll let you know my number to pass it on!!!!!! x
- Our Resident Expert responds: David is not married, however he has been stepping out with Sophia Myles recently.
- Deana Hearnden asks, Are David Tennant and Sophia Myles still together?
- Our Resident Expert responds: Recent reports from the [Daily Mail], of all places, suggest that they still are together and have recently enjoyed a holiday in the Med. As a pale blue person myself, may I express my outrage at the headline. Why, compared with the lovely Sophia, he's pure mahogany.
- On this topic, User 195.93.21.42 asks, Is it true that he and Sophia are getting married and that she's having a baby? I need to know!.
- Meanwhile, User 86.142.160.81 demonstrates complete ignorance of his/her subject - and failure to read anything on this page - by asking does david have a girlfriend?
- Melissa Smith wonders, how can i send in a script i have written??
- Our Resident Expert responds: It depends who you are trying to send it to. For example, if it is a Doctor Who script then you should probably send it to Russell T. Davies at the BBC in Cardiff; however, if it is a script for the sit-com Friends then I suggest you send it to Jennifer Aniston, c/o her production company, for consideration.
- User 195.93.21.42 asks that, please tell us if there is any upcoming events that we could get his autograph(like the launch of series 3)
- Our Resident Expert responds: I met with David at the weekend in a secluded North London School, and was surprised not to see User 195.93.21.42 there. I will update with more events news as it happens - although, rumours that David will be switching on the Christmas lights in Pontypridd have so far been unconfirmed.
- 13 year old Andrew F. writes to report that, I am in love with David Tennant can you help me get in touch with him?
- Our Resident Expert responds: It is better that David is free to make Doctor Who and other televised entertainments than to be imprisoned for paedophilia, and thus we shall not be putting you in contact at this time.
- User 68.70.157.76 asks a nice question, I've seen DVDs of Casanova for sale in the UK and Australia. Is there any hope for David's US fans?
- Our Resident Expert responds: Yes. This is no longer the 12th century, and we are no longer reliant on the graceless eddies of the trade winds to bring us our exotic goods. Order the DVD on Amazon.co.uk - the postage is really not so expensive. Also, PBS will be showing Casanova in its Masterpiece series. However, it will be in an early slot and will be edited to remove any references to sex. Best stick to the DVDs.
- Mia writes in with a free-form poem to say:
- To David Tennant’s expert,
- I love David Tennant. When is he next filming in London or Bromley? What is his Address So I can write to him?
- I collect his magazines,
- I collect his figures,
- I watch every episode.
- Tell him his soooooooo cool.
- Please put your answers on BBC Doctor Who.
- From his number one fan...
- Maria Adam!
- Amy Pearson asked, on 2 November 2006, "Is David still going out with Sophia as someone told me they had split up?!"
Feedback is also flooding in:
- how can people say he's not hot! from Jade Hartlepool, England
- Our Resident Expert responds: Lovely Jade, I could not agree with you more. As you have such good taste on the matter, here's a wee picture, just for you:
- I never used to like Doctor Who, and didn't know what my parents were on about, but he is perfect for the part and I love him for it! - Beth.
- Our Resident Expert responds: You have excellent taste Beth.
- A user enthuses, Iam davids BIGGEST fan, I've seen everything he's ever been in since I was born. I think he makes a fantastic doctor! I love him to bits!!!
- Our Resident Expert responds: Please don't stalk him and cut him to bits, though.
- I think David Tennant is the cutest Doctor ever and for his age he looks so young. He looks like hes in his 20s! - Tu Tchin-Ku, Huddersfield.
- Our Resident Expert responds: Born in 1971, he's not that far off, Tchin-Ku. Cheek!
- David is one of the sexiest men to ever walk on God's earth. The best part is that he is Scottish, as am I, which makes him even more sexy, and when he gets angry OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would love to meet him in person to tell him that I have had a crush on him ever since he made the Television mini-series Casanova (I apologise for my spelling, however i am dyslexia). I would love a signed photograph of David Tennant with a love note attached to it. I would also like to know how he gets ready for a day on the set of Doctor Who, and whether he has a girlfriend and whether he likes animals -- Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC
- Our Resident Expert responds: I couldn't agree more, Your Excellency, he is most definitely Scottish. Your questions are addressed seperately above.
- A user demands: let David do an episode where the doctors clothes get vapourised and throughout the episode the doctor is in his boxers!
- Our Resident Expert responds: David has indeed been campaigning to be allowed to do this episode, however I am resolutely refusing to let him. No matter what you say. Oh, no, go on then.
- Melanie Lakin, aged 12, stops to comment: David Tennant is a dramatic, caring character in the new series of Dr Who and creates a lot of tention in many of the episdes By a well caring fan
- Three messages from Natalie Cork from Stoke-on-Trent:
- This is Natalie Cork from Stoke on trent and I love David Tennant could you tell him please if you see him. Tell him if he could come and visit me please. please send a message back if you can thanks.
- This is Natalie again could I possibly have his addressplease
- This is Natalie Cork from Stoke again could I possibly have David Tennant`s adress please because I would like to meet him. Thanks.
- User 1157312495 eschews statistical methods to report that "David is the best doctorwho character ever and i only started watching it since he was in it!! xxx"
Corrections, suggestions
- Crazy Kitty writes, Okay... its a lil pet hate of mine but I loved the books as a kid and I know, I know you're 'NERD' alarm is ringing off the hook now, but your blog on David Tennant says he plays Dr Who but he's actually called The Doctor (no surname) its like the whole part of the mystery of the character, so if you have a pedant, working for you in editing who agrees with me I'd be mighty glad if you changed it. If not its just another thing to add to my list I guess!!! heh heh, cheers for good work and rock on Dr Who fan's everywhere!!!! especially those with incredibly long lists and far too much free time on their hands.... Maybe I should use my brain for summat worthwhile like a pen holder? What can be better than to defy gravity each and every day? And I've gone off into one again, BYE!!!! ... Luv Crazy Kitty
- Our Resident Expert responds: Quite right, of course. Unfortunately that part of the article was contracted out to our copy writers hence the error slipped through. As I understand it, the Doctor only admits to being called Doctor Who once, in the Douglas Adams episode City of Death, in which he (then played by Tom Baker) introduces himself to John Cleese:
- Doctor: "Hello, I'm the Doctor"
- Cleese: "Doctor Who?"
- Doctor: "Precisely".
- I suspect this dialogue is based on the knock-knock joke. It was typical of Douglas Adams to be so frivolous and careless, a trait shared by his widow when it comes to renting out her mews house in Islington.
- I'm sure it's been debated at length by Who-fans but the dialogue above could be read as not a confirmation that his name is "Doctor Who" but instead just as confirmation that he is only called "The Doctor", without any "who" - someone about which you could well ask "Doctor who?"
- I agree, this research seems patchy at best. Also, self-references like this are festooned throughout the many series but without necessarily being acknowledged within the characters' own universe. Regular viewers will recall episode 152 of Season 25 ("Remembrance of the Daleks") in which Sophie Aldred is watching the BBC in 1963 and the announcer introduces a new television series, "Doctor Who". Aldred seemed unfazed, although this may be because she always knew him as "The Professor". -- r