The new series of Doctor Who has added another star to its cast. Gavin And Stacey's James Corden has been spotted learning lines for the hit show while on a train to the Who set in Cardiff.
Unable to keep his excitement to himself when quizzed by a fan, James revealed the secret.
Corden, who played Smithy in comedy Gavin And Stacey, will join the 11th Time Lord Matt Smith, who has replaced David Tennant as The Doctor.
A show insider told The Sun: "We normally keep our guest stars under wraps but you can't hide a bloke like James.
"And now he's not coming to Wales for Gavin And Stacey anymore, it's pretty obvious why he is here."
According to pals, James is a huge Doctor Who fan and jumped at the chance of appearing in the new series, which starts at Easter.
However, we are yet to find out if funnyman James will be The Doctor's friend or enemy.
The insider said: "James loves coming to Wales. And it gives him a chance to meet up with Ruth Jones, who co-wrote Gavin And Stacey with him and starred as Nessa."
Other notable comics to have appeared in Doctor Who include Peter Kay, Catherine Tate and Lee Evans, while James' Gavin And Stacey co-star Russell Tovey - Smithy's pal Budgie in the sitcom - appeared in the sci-fi hit as Alonso Frame and will have a recurring role in Torchwood.
What role do you think James will suit in Doctor Who?
Reader Comments (8)
dr who lover at 3:38PM on Feb 22nd 2010
well at least he aint a shirtlifter !
Bob at 11:23AM on Mar 27th 2010
perhaphs a shape shifter?
carole elizabeth at 3:21AM on Feb 23rd 2010
Oh no, please no not this moron!
Pauline at 4:30AM on Feb 23rd 2010
Well I am happy about it, loved Gavin and Stacey and James's character was hilarious. I think and hope he brings his whit with him; good for you, I think you will be an amazing addition.
susan graley at 5:20AM on Feb 23rd 2010
what does his sexuality matter????
dr who lover at 1:42PM on Feb 23rd 2010
spot on ! why do we have to know if they are hetro or homo !!
dr who lover at 4:10PM on Feb 23rd 2010
to mark . gay used to be a nice word but now it seems to be a word for a man who wants to have sex with another man ... do we need to know this do we have "happy to be hetro " parades or rallys ? keep it to ya self we dont want to know !!
love si-fi love dr who homo snogging why ??????
did it make the plot better ?? no the prat from torchwood is a homo ! well thats the rant over with !!
Sonic sue at 2:53PM on Mar 27th 2010
He could run an intergalactic Takeaway Service.Strange that he has followed his ex,Sheridan Smith,into the world of Doctor Who.