LONDON, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- The name of the 11th actor to play the iconic British television character Doctor Who is to be revealed shortly, the BBC said.

LONDON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The Royal Shakespeare Company says there is a chance Scottish actor David Tennant may return to its London stage production of "Hamlet."

LONDON, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Scottish actor David Tennant was to undergo surgery for a slipped disc in his back Thursday, taking him out of his stage production of "Hamlet," the BBC said.

LONDON, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Scottish actor David Tennant's back injury kept him from starring in the critics-night performance of "Hamlet" in London Tuesday, the BBC said.

LONDON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A recurring back injury forced Scottish actor David Tennant to drop out of Monday's performance of "Hamlet" in London, the BBC said.

LONDON, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- A preview of a "Doctor Who" TV special offered no definitive answer as to who will be the next star of the British series, The Daily Telegraph says.

LONDON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Outgoing "Doctor Who" star David Tennant says British actress and pop singer Billie Piper could be the next titular Time Lord on the series.

LONDON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Scottish actor David Tennant has announced he is leaving the beloved science fiction television drama "Doctor Who."

LONDON, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- The London performances of "Hamlet," featuring "Doctor Who" star David Tennant in the lead role, sold out in three hours, the Royal Shakespeare Company said.