Who's wearing geek chic?
- Publication: The Times
- Date: 2005-07-26
- Author: Adam Sherwin
- Page: 23
- Language: English
DOCTOR WHO has discovered classic men's tailoring during his latest regeneration, according to the first pictures of David Tennant emerging from the Tardis.
Pinstripes, tie and a heavy-duty overcoat will replace Christopher Eccleston's black leather jacket when the Scottish actor takes over the role for the next BBC One series. The ensemble was created by Louise Page, a freelance costume designer.
A pair of white Converse sneakers maintains the Doctor's eclecticism to offset the, sleek, Soho-louche look.
"I think we've come up with something distinctive that's both timeless and modern," said Tennant of his style, which he describes as "a bit of geek chic and a dash of Time Lord". Billie Piper returns as the Doctor's assistant, Rose Tyler, but maintains her "grungy" image. She faces competition for the Doctor's attentions with the surprise return of Elisabeth Sladen who, as Sarah Jane Smith, was assistant to two Doctor Whos, Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker.
Russell T. Davies, the writer and executive producer, promised "new thrills, new laughs, new heartbreak and some terrifying new aliens".
He said: "The Doctor and Rose are destined to meet Queen Victoria, an evil race of Cat Women and the dreaded Cybermen; 2006 is going to be scarier than ever." The new series will again be filmed mainly in Wales.
It will be preceded by ,a special Christmas episode in which the whole of mankind falls under the shadow of the alien Sycorax. Rose needs the Doctor's help, but can she trust a man with a new face?
Tennant, 34, starred in the BBC's Casanova and Blackpool drama series before being named the tenth Time Lord when Eccleston declined to sign on for a second series.
Caption: David Tennant, as a designer Doctor Who, with Billie Piper
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