Ulster star Jimmy Nesbitt has dismissed rumours that he could be the next
Time Lord.
Gossip columns were rife with rumours that the Coleraine man would receive
the Tardis key this summer.
However, speaking to the Belfast Telegraph last night, the father of two
dashed sci-fi fans' hopes that he would become the first Dr Who with a
Northern Ireland accent.
The 42-year-old Cold Feet star said he had heard the rumours, but said: "
There is no truth in it at all.
"David (Tennant) and Chris (Eccleston) were so good I don't think I
could follow them. I think I would be found out!" he joked.
When asked if he would consider the role if approached by Dr Who creators,
he said: "I think not."
It was alleged that Jimmy would take over from the current time lord David
Tennant - who is rumoured to be quitting at the end of the next series,
along with executive producer Russell T Davies - to become the 11th
incarnation of the famous time travelling Doctor.
He enjoyed success in the six-part series Jekyll and is well-known for his
roles in police drama Murphy's Law.
And the actor said he hoped he could continue making Murphy's Law.
"I hope I can, it has been a great experience, a great challenge,"
he said.
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