Doctor Who: 8 News Stories That Never Die

8. Danny Dyer IS the Doctor

When it was announced that Peter Capaldi would be stepping down from the role of the Doctor, rumours began circulating as to who would be the next incarnation, ahead of the announcement of Jodie Whittaker at Wimbledon. One of those names was actor, podcaster, game show host and proper royalty, Danny Dyer.

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At the time, Dyer was quoted in the Daily Star as saying that:

"I could see myself in the scarf and all that. [...] I'd keep my accent, too."

Now that Whittaker is leaving the TARDIS, rumours of Dyer's casting began circulating again in light of his upcoming departure from the popular soap opera EastEnders. It was idle speculation, and while Dyer has a lot of talent, he's not really Doctor material. He should definitely be in the show at some point however, perhaps as the son of the Doctor's roguish, mercenary acquaintance Sabalom Glitz.

As the press speculate about a "Marvel-style" take on the show, what better project for Dyer than a Doctor Who spin-off about an intergalactic ducker and diver? Son Of A Glitz, coming to BBC1 in 2024. You heard it here first.

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