David Tennant announced in October that he was stepping down after filming four special episodes in 2009. He is known for his work on, Sun, Nov 01 ', Another, Bradley Edwards said: 'It will never be the same when David Tennant has gone, no matter who the actor is.'. Plus, pop science from the U.K., travel lessons from geniuses and idiots abroad, exclusive interviews, and recommendations. Many moons ago, I had a hot tip from a remarkably good source that the BBC had cast Paterson Joseph to play Doctor Who, taking over from David Tennant in … Change ). He played Tyler in the BBC Switch film Rules of Love in 2010. Joseph, 44, was the leading contender, with bookmakers William Hill last night putting him at 4/6. Evil Mick Philpott 'flirted with women in the mortuary' as he prepared to identify the bodies of five of his... ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: The biggest victim in the war on cars is your granny. BBC America's full episode service and you must have I hope it's Paterson Joseph. Copyright © 2010-2020 New Video Channel America, LLC. [18][19] He was a chef before becoming an actor. Paterson Joseph is the runaway favourite and would become the first black man in the role. on Joseph lived in the Loire Valley with his French wife Emmanuelle and their son. "Timely tributes for a new generation of actors". Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Get caught up in the latest full episodes of BBC America shows. Government goes on war footing for Scots independence poll: Michael Gove 'orders creation of unit to combat... Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak 'are at loggerheads over three-year funding package for the military' as... Police make first arrest in investigation into Grenfell Tower blaze that killed 72 people in 2017. He has played many roles in British television programmes, both drama and comedy. In 2016, Joseph narrated the BBC Two documentary Inside Obama's White House. The bookies’ favorite for the 11th Doctor is acclaimed stage actor Paterson Joseph, who would be the first black Timelord. Did you remember? He or she will star in the 2010 series, due to begin filming in the summer. He also appeared in the acclaimed drama Sex Traffic, in the TV version of Kwame Kwei-Armah's acclaimed play Elmina's Kitchen and in the Doctor Who episodes "Bad Wolf" and "The Parting of the Ways" as Rodrick, a contestant on a futuristic Weakest Link. In 2011, he returned to Doctor Who, where he appeared in the audio drama Earth Aid, playing Victor Espinosa. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This browser is supported only in Windows 10 and above. He also boasts strong comedic chops; he’s a frequent collaborator with David Mitchell and Robert Webb, playing debonair businessman Johnson on Peep Show and “Numberwang” contestant Simon on That Mitchell & Webb Look. By Simon Cable for MailOnline Updated: 21:54 GMT, 2 January 2009, Paterson Joseph is tipped to become the first black Doctor Who. Kevin Wicks is the founding editor of Anglophenia. [4] In 2012 he played Brutus in a performance by the RSC of Julius Caesar set in Africa. [12] In 2006 he appeared in the television sketch show That Mitchell and Webb Look, in which he played Simon, a contestant on the game show Numberwang.[4]. That’s all I know, and I’m very pleased to even be thought of in this way. Joseph played DI Wes Layton in Law & Order: UK from 2013 to 2014. He is married to Emmanuelle Joseph. Paterson Joseph (born 22 June 1964) played Rodrick in the Doctor Who television stories Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways. ', Current Doctor Who star David Tennant will step down from the role in October while David Morrissey was also tipped to land the title role. No comments have so far been submitted. STARZ (621), ‘Noughts and Crosses’ Might Be a Challenging Take on Race, but Paterson Joseph Says It’s Universal, Urbanworld Film Festival Opening With David Oyelowo’s ‘The Water Man’ (Exclusive), Voice of the Daleks co-creates ‘First Action Bureau’, Star Wars: Black actresses and actors who could suitably feature in the future movies, Oh la la!!! So the news that we were all expecting (but dreading) has come to fruition: David Tennant is stepping down after a hugely popular run as Timelord on Doctor Who. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, In 2000, Joseph appeared as Keaty in The Beach, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio. To share this on Facebook click on the link below. ( Log Out /  Australian women are strip searched and have their genitals 'invasively examined' at Doha Airport after the... America holds its breath: President Trump casts his vote and lashes out at mail-in ballots as poll shows Joe... 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Joseph has a history with Steven Moffat, having starred as the villainous Benjamin on Jekyll (which co-starred James Nesbitt, another contender.) Paterson Joseph was born on June 22, 1964 in London, England. I must say, he’s kinda hot. EXCLUSIVE: Armie Hammer's marriage ended after his wife found passionate messages from mystery woman who... Paedophile TV weatherman Fred Talbot is pictured drinking alone in pub one mile from school where he abused... 'We look like clowns': Boris Johnson faces calls to step in as furious Tories accuse ministers of giving... Claims PM is waiting to see if Donald Trump wins US election before sealing Brexit trade deal as hopes of a... Nazi wives: The bizarre and debauched romances of Hitler's henchmen and the women who fell in love with... Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech titan dies age 78. Prior to this, he had played Marquis de Carrabas, a rogueish character from the Neverwhere television series frequently compared to the Doctor. He played the role of Colonol Arbuthnott in the Audible production of Murder on the Orient Express. He played the messianic "Holy Wayne" Gilchrest on the original HBO dramatic series The Leftovers, which began airing in 2014, and he has recently portrayed General Arnold Gaines on You, Me and the Apocalypse. Since then fans have been busy debating on internet forums who will take over. Prime Video has your Halloween movie picks covered. He has starred in two previous Doctor Who episodes, both in 2005, and once commented 'any actor would love the challenge' of playing the character. Awesome Lewis Hamilton battles back from crazy start to dominate in Portugal and... 'Safe and effective' vaccine could be ready by the end of November: Trump adviser Dr Fauci says Covid shot... More than a third of doctors believe the three-tier system will have NO impact on bid to lower coronavirus... Coronavirus self-isolation could be slashed to SEVEN days amid fears that Britons who come into contact with... No escape! [20], Joseph at the reception for Sancho at BAM in Brooklyn. Paterson Joseph (born 22 June 1964)[2] is a British actor. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. The bookies’ favorite for the 11th Doctor is acclaimed stage actor Paterson Joseph, who would be the first black Timelord. Wealthy British ex-pat, 56, 'stabbed to death his Spanish wife, 58, shortly after having sex with her in... Tim Davie is to unveil clampdown on moonlighting BBC stars including forcing them to publicly register their... Make that NINETY TWO wins! Paterson Joseph played Rodrick in the two “Bad Wolf” episodes of Doctor Who.. He has also appeared in various supporting roles in Dead Ringers. Joseph had previously played the part of the Marquis de Carabas in the 1996 BBC TV six-part drama Neverwhere. ( Log Out /  Prior to this, he had played Marquis de Carrabas, a rogueish character from the Neverwhere television series frequently compared to the Doctor. In late 2019 and early 2020 he starred as Ebenezer Scrooge at the Old Vic Theatre in London in their production of A Christmas Carol. All rights reserved. ( Log Out /  David Morrissey, who starred in the Doctor Who Christmas special, was previously a favourite. He is also known for his various performances of the Marquis de Carabas in adaptations of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. Joseph has a history with Steven Moffat, having starred as the villainous Benjamin on Jekyll (which co-starred James Nesbitt, another contender.) And like seemingly every other comic TV performer in Britain, he was on Green Wing. Brits are spending thousands installing trendy outdoor 'wall fires' so they... 'I thought clothes weren't essential? Artist Showcase: Kevin McGivern (The Office). He appears alongside Christopher Eccleston in the 2015 ITV drama Safe House. Dolenni allanol Paterson Joseph ar Internet Movie Database In 2004 he undertook a project, filmed for Channel 4 in a documentary entitled My Shakespeare, to direct a version of Romeo & Juliet, using 20 young non-actors from the deprived Harlesden area of London. Joseph has a history with Steven Moffat, having starred as the villainous Benjamin on Jekyll (which co-starred James Nesbitt, another contender.) [17] In November 2016 he played the title role in the BBC radio adaptation of the short story by Neil Gaiman, How the Marquis Got His Coat Back.