• [NEWS] {SPOILER} added to cast of "Doctor Who"

    From The Doctor@21:1/5 to YourName@YourISP.com on Fri Jan 1 21:51:16 2021
    In article <rso5cg$1lbe$6@gioia.aioe.org>,
    Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    From BBC.com ...


    Comedian John Bishop joins Doctor Who cast
    ------------------------------------------
    Comedian John Bishop is to join Jodie Whittaker for the 13th series
    of Doctor Who, the BBC has revealed.

    The 54-year-old, who recently tested positive for coronavirus, said
    boarding the Tardis was a "dream come true".

    He will play a character called Dan, who "becomes embroiled in the
    Doctor's adventures" and faces "evil alien races beyond his wildest
    nightmares".

    Bishop fills the gap left by Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole, who
    bowed out in a special New Year's Day episode.

    He began filming his role last November, but the BBC kept the
    signing under wraps until the broadcast of Revolution Of The Daleks
    on Friday night.

    Bishop, who grew up on a Merseyside council estate, had a brief
    career as a professional footballer before turning his hand to
    comedy.

    He has previously acted in the Channel 4 drama Skins and the Ken
    Loach film Route Irish.

    Earlier this week, the comedian revealed that he and his wife had
    tested positive for Coronavirus over Christmas, saying he had been
    "flattened" by "the worst illness I have ever had".

    Writing on Instagram, he described his symptoms as including
    "incredible headaches, muscle and joint point, no appetite,
    nausea, dizziness [and] chronic fatigue like I didn't know
    existed".

    He updated fans on New Year's Eve, saying he and his wife were
    "getting a little stronger" every day, and promising he would
    return to work in January.

    johnbish100
    This came through on Christmas Day. This has been
    the worst illness I have ever had. Incredible
    headaches, muscle and joint point, no appetite,
    nausea, dizziness, chronic fatigue like I didn't
    know existed . My wife and I are fit non smokers
    and this has wiped us out . I know statistics
    suggest a 99.9% survival rate but that doesn't
    mean I would wish this experience on anyone .
    Keep Safe

    It is not thought his illness will disrupt production on Doctor
    Who. The show is on a scheduled break for Christmas and not due
    to resume filming until later this month.

    The 13th series of the rebooted sci-fi stalwart will see Whittaker
    return as the extra terrestrial Time Lord, alongside Mandip Gill,
    who returns as Yaz.

    In a statement, Bishop said: "If I could tell my younger self that
    one day I would be asked to step on board the Tardis, I would
    never have believed it.

    "It's an absolute dream come true to be joining Doctor Who and
    I couldn't wish for better company than Jodie and Mandip."

    Programme boss Chris Chibnall added: "It's time for the next
    chapter of Doctor Who, and it starts with a man called Dan. Oh,
    we've had to keep this one secret for a long, long time.

    "Our conversations started with John even before the pandemic hit.

    "The character of Dan was built for him, and it's a joy to have
    him aboard the Tardis."

    Doctor Who will return to BBC One later this year.


    <https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55509582>




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  • From Your Name@21:1/5 to All on Sat Jan 2 10:49:07 2021
    From BBC.com ...


    Comedian John Bishop joins Doctor Who cast
    ------------------------------------------
    Comedian John Bishop is to join Jodie Whittaker for the 13th series
    of Doctor Who, the BBC has revealed.

    The 54-year-old, who recently tested positive for coronavirus, said
    boarding the Tardis was a "dream come true".

    He will play a character called Dan, who "becomes embroiled in the
    Doctor's adventures" and faces "evil alien races beyond his wildest
    nightmares".

    Bishop fills the gap left by Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole, who
    bowed out in a special New Year's Day episode.

    He began filming his role last November, but the BBC kept the
    signing under wraps until the broadcast of Revolution Of The Daleks
    on Friday night.

    Bishop, who grew up on a Merseyside council estate, had a brief
    career as a professional footballer before turning his hand to
    comedy.

    He has previously acted in the Channel 4 drama Skins and the Ken
    Loach film Route Irish.

    Earlier this week, the comedian revealed that he and his wife had
    tested positive for Coronavirus over Christmas, saying he had been
    "flattened" by "the worst illness I have ever had".

    Writing on Instagram, he described his symptoms as including
    "incredible headaches, muscle and joint point, no appetite,
    nausea, dizziness [and] chronic fatigue like I didn't know
    existed".

    He updated fans on New Year's Eve, saying he and his wife were
    "getting a little stronger" every day, and promising he would
    return to work in January.

    johnbish100
    This came through on Christmas Day. This has been
    the worst illness I have ever had. Incredible
    headaches, muscle and joint point, no appetite,
    nausea, dizziness, chronic fatigue like I didn't
    know existed . My wife and I are fit non smokers
    and this has wiped us out . I know statistics
    suggest a 99.9% survival rate but that doesn't
    mean I would wish this experience on anyone .
    Keep Safe

    It is not thought his illness will disrupt production on Doctor
    Who. The show is on a scheduled break for Christmas and not due
    to resume filming until later this month.

    The 13th series of the rebooted sci-fi stalwart will see Whittaker
    return as the extra terrestrial Time Lord, alongside Mandip Gill,
    who returns as Yaz.

    In a statement, Bishop said: "If I could tell my younger self that
    one day I would be asked to step on board the Tardis, I would
    never have believed it.

    "It's an absolute dream come true to be joining Doctor Who and
    I couldn't wish for better company than Jodie and Mandip."

    Programme boss Chris Chibnall added: "It's time for the next
    chapter of Doctor Who, and it starts with a man called Dan. Oh,
    we've had to keep this one secret for a long, long time.

    "Our conversations started with John even before the pandemic hit.

    "The character of Dan was built for him, and it's a joy to have
    him aboard the Tardis."

    Doctor Who will return to BBC One later this year.


    <https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55509582>

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