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BBC to unveil new Doctor Who with US simulcast

August 2, 2013

matt-smith-doctor-whoIn a special one-off live television event on BBC One on August 4th, the next actor to portray Doctor Who will be exclusively revealed.

The show’s host Zoe Ball will unveil the 12th Doctor in the first-ever interview in front of a live studio audience. The half-hour show will include live special guests, Doctors old and new, as well as companions and celebrity fans. Current Doctor Matt Smith and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat will both give interviews about one of the biggest roles in TV.

Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, says: “BBC One is the home of big live events and this special live show is the perfect way to reveal the identity of the next Doctor and share it with the nation. The Doctor is a truly iconic role and I’m more than excited about the booking.”

BBC1 has confirmed that the show will be simulcast live on BBC America.

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