Charlie Condou is set to travel through time and space as he joins the star-studded cast of Doctor Who’s 15th series. Remembered fondly as Marcus Dent on Coronation Street, where he appeared from 2007 until 2014, Charlie has been busy since he waved goodbye to Weatherfield. His TV roles have included parts in Midsomer Murders, Holby City, and Unforgotten, while he’s also shone on stage in productions like The Rocky Horror Show and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The 52-year-old actor is no newbie to the Doctor Who universe either, having lent his voice to several Big Finish audio dramas in the Whoniverse but now, he’s gearing up for a thrilling face-off with Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor, as confirmed by the BBC series. Buzzing with excitement about the upcoming adventure, Charlie shared: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Whoniverse, having been a fan for so long, and finally getting a chance to work with the legend that is Russell T Davies. “It’s an honour to be part of such an iconic show and I can’t wait for everyone to see what I think is one of the most exciting and unforgettable episodes so far.”, reports Plymouth Live.
Charlie played Marcus Dent in Corrie
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Echoing Charlie’s excitement, Doctor Who’s maestro Russell T Davies opened up about why Charlie was the perfect pick for this exciting role. Russell T Davies, the returning showrunner for Doctor Who, is absolutely thrilled to welcome Charlie Condou to the Whoniverse. He gushed: “Welcome on board, Charlie. Some episodes of Doctor Who are so big and bold, they need all the talent we can throw at them, and that’s when you call for Charlie Condou. It’s a delight to work with him at last, and I can’t wait for people to see the wildness of this story.” Meanwhile, actor Charlie is keeping schtum about his role in the iconic BBC series, but you know how it is with the Doctor – their companions are always at the heart of the action.
Doctor Who will soon return for a new series on BBC One
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Rose Ayling-Ellis, the trailblazing former EastEnders actress and victor of Strictly Come Dancing 2021, who also made history as its first deaf champ, is set to make a very special appearance. Ncuti, the newest face of the Doctor, is taking over from Jodie Whittaker in 2023 to become the 15th incarnation of our favourite charatcer. Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
