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Catherine Tate

SEE VIDEO: Catherine Tate is Doctor Who's new sidekick

Comedian returns full-time after appearance in Christmas special

Wednesday, 4 July 2007

Catherine Tate is Doctor Who's new sidekick.

The comedian, 39, impressed bosses with her cameo role as grumpy bride Donna in the show's Christmas special and has been asked back.

She'll join David Tennant, 36, full-time for the fourth 13-episode series starting next spring.

'I am delighted to be returning to Dr Who,' Catherine tells the Daily Mirror. 'I had a blast at Christmas and look forward to travelling again through time and space with that nice man from Gallifrey.'

Catherine's character will join the Time Lord in his Tardis.

Current assistant Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman, 28, is leaving to join spin-off show Torchwood

See Catherine Tate in Doctor Who in this video.

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