7. Catherine Tate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giaMRyn47Xg Doctor Who couldn't get rid of Catherine Tate quick enough when she was introduced as Donna Noble, a fiesty bride to be, in the 2006 festive escapade The Runaway Bride. Cut to 2008 and she was back with an almighty vengeance as a full time TARDIS co-resident which helped to firmly establish her character as one of the most popular companions in Doctor Who history. Not too shabby for a temp from Chiswick! An award winning comedienne, Catherine is beloved for her self named sketch show - which introduced the nation to such classic characters as Nan and Lauren "Am I bovvered?" Cooper - and she's such an all round talented lady that it's probably no surprise that she's got a good set of pipes on her, too. She showcased her singing ability in a West End production of Much Ado About Nothing, in which she starred alongside Tenth Doctor actor David Tennant, and she also joined forces with her former Doctor Who co-star in The Ballad of Russell T Davies, above, which was screened at Russell's leaving do and has since become a fan favourite. Check it out for yourself to see what all the fuss is about!
Dan Butler
Doctor Who Editor
Dan Butler is the Doctor Who Editor at WhatCulture.com. When he isn't writing his own articles or editing other people's, he can be found trawling the internet for gifs of Steven Moffat laughing. Contact him via dan.butler@whatculture.co.uk.
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