30 March 2004, by Webmaster
Piper in line for Doctor Who role Ex-pop star Billie Piper is in line to play Doctor Who’s female companion in the revival of the sci-fi show. The 21-year-old, who is married to Chris Evans, is said to be favoured by the new series’ executive producer Russell T Davies.
A BBC spokesman said the role will not be finally decided for another eight weeks, but Piper is in the running.
Christopher Eccleston will play the ninth time traveller for the 13-part serial to be screened next year. (...)