Sci-Fi
May 23rd, 2005, 10:27 PM
From Sydney Morning Herald:
Piper quits Doctor Who (http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Piper-quits-Doctor-Who/2005/05/24/1116700692210.html?oneclick=true)
May 24, 2005
Billie Piper is set to follow her co-star Christopher Eccleston in quitting Doctor Who, according to reports.
The 22-year-old, who plays the Doctor's assistant Rose Tyler, will return for the new series but it is not confirmed for how many episodes, a BBC spokeswoman said.
"With regard to how many episodes she will be in, we are currently story-lining series two," she said.
Piper is thought to appear in just three episodes of the next series.
Christopher Eccleston has already said he will not return as the Doctor for the second series. The BBC has brought in Scottish actor and star of Casanova, David Tennant as the next timelord.
The return of Doctor Who has been a huge success for the BBC - both critically and with audiences.
But the loss of Eccleston was a blow for the corporation looking to build on the success of the first series.
A BBC spokeswoman said plans for the second series had not been finalised.
"It has not been confirmed how many episodes she will be in," she said.
"We are waiting to see the storylines and scripts."
The first series of the returned cult program aired in Australia on ABC last Saturday night.
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From Ireland Online:
Billie to quit Doctor Who role in second series (http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=143892684&p=y4389339x)
23/05/2005
Billie Piper is set to follow co-star Christopher Eccleston by quitting Doctor Who, it was reported today.
The 22-year-old, who plays the Doctor’s sidekick Rose Tyler, is said to be leaving midway through the second series.
Science fiction magazine Dreamwatch reported that the former popstar had already decided to quit the BBC sci-fi show.
Eccleston has already announced his departure following one series, and the BBC has brought in Scottish star David Tennant to replace him.
Piper is said to appear in just three episodes of the next series.
Piper’s performance in the role of cockney companion Rose has received mixed reviews. Some fans described today’s reports as “awful”, describing the star as “fantastic”.
But another on the Digital Spy website said: “Companions come and go. Rose moving on will allow for different stories and characters to be introduced.”
A BBC spokeswoman said plans for the second series had not been finalised. “It has not been confirmed how many episodes she will be in,” she said.
"We are waiting to see the storylines and scripts.”
:( :Nsad:
Piper quits Doctor Who (http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Piper-quits-Doctor-Who/2005/05/24/1116700692210.html?oneclick=true)
May 24, 2005
Billie Piper is set to follow her co-star Christopher Eccleston in quitting Doctor Who, according to reports.
The 22-year-old, who plays the Doctor's assistant Rose Tyler, will return for the new series but it is not confirmed for how many episodes, a BBC spokeswoman said.
"With regard to how many episodes she will be in, we are currently story-lining series two," she said.
Piper is thought to appear in just three episodes of the next series.
Christopher Eccleston has already said he will not return as the Doctor for the second series. The BBC has brought in Scottish actor and star of Casanova, David Tennant as the next timelord.
The return of Doctor Who has been a huge success for the BBC - both critically and with audiences.
But the loss of Eccleston was a blow for the corporation looking to build on the success of the first series.
A BBC spokeswoman said plans for the second series had not been finalised.
"It has not been confirmed how many episodes she will be in," she said.
"We are waiting to see the storylines and scripts."
The first series of the returned cult program aired in Australia on ABC last Saturday night.
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From Ireland Online:
Billie to quit Doctor Who role in second series (http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=143892684&p=y4389339x)
23/05/2005
Billie Piper is set to follow co-star Christopher Eccleston by quitting Doctor Who, it was reported today.
The 22-year-old, who plays the Doctor’s sidekick Rose Tyler, is said to be leaving midway through the second series.
Science fiction magazine Dreamwatch reported that the former popstar had already decided to quit the BBC sci-fi show.
Eccleston has already announced his departure following one series, and the BBC has brought in Scottish star David Tennant to replace him.
Piper is said to appear in just three episodes of the next series.
Piper’s performance in the role of cockney companion Rose has received mixed reviews. Some fans described today’s reports as “awful”, describing the star as “fantastic”.
But another on the Digital Spy website said: “Companions come and go. Rose moving on will allow for different stories and characters to be introduced.”
A BBC spokeswoman said plans for the second series had not been finalised. “It has not been confirmed how many episodes she will be in,” she said.
"We are waiting to see the storylines and scripts.”
:( :Nsad: