Search Results

📺 David Tennant will be on “The One Show” this evening to chat about his new show “Genius Game”. Tune in at 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

David Tennant has faced one of the most honest interviews of his life on The Assembly! No media training could prepare him for the raw, funny, and truly heartwarming questions from a brilliant group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled interviewers. He opened up in ways we rarely get to see on TV. Watch it in full below:

📌 David Tennant has admitted he was caught completely off guard by his Bafta TV Awards nomination for his leading role in Rivals. He stars as Lord Tony Baddingham in the Disney+ drama, adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel, which dives into the cutthroat world of independent television back in 1986. Speaking at the nominees’ party at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum earlier this week, David explained: “It was a real shock, I was not expecting it and I’m very thrilled to be here.” He added with a smile: “I’m going to make the most of it, I’m coming to the party, I’m doing the works this year.” David shared that it was actually his wife Georgia who saw Rivals’ success coming from the start. “My wife was always very sure (of the show),” David said. “She knew the book of old, and when she saw that it was being dramatised, and indeed when a script pinged through on an email, she went, ‘oh, this is going to be the biggest show of the year’.” David confessed he hadn’t read any of Jilly Cooper’s novels before landing the role: “I’ve never read a Jilly Cooper book, I knew, sort of, that they’d been big in the 80s, I knew that they were well known for certain things, I thought that right.” But it turns out Georgia’s instincts were spot-on: “She was absolutely right, I mean, it just took off.” David had high praise for the team behind the series too: “It was brilliantly adapted, I think Dominic Treadwell-Collins (the show’s writer and producer) and his team, and all the writers, they really got the tone of it, because it’s from the 80s, so it’s a period as well, so it’s a bit like doing a Dickens or a Trollope or something.” “It’s got all the texture of looking into the past, as well as all these extraordinary characters and all the twists and turns of it.” And he couldn’t help but give Georgia another shoutout: “So Georgia was right, very pleased to say.” Rivals has racked up an impressive six Bafta nominations, including one for “Memorable Moment” — thanks to the unforgettable scene where Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Sarah Stratton (Emily Atack) are caught playing naked tennis. The Bafta Television Craft Awards, hosted by Stacey Dooley, will be held on Sunday, April 27, while the main Bafta Television Awards, hosted by Alan Cumming, will take place on May 11 and be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Photos of David at the nominees party:

📺 The Assembly, featuring David Tennant being interviewed by a unique and talented group of autistic, neurodivergent, and/or learning-disabled individuals premieres tonight on ITV at 10pm and can be streamed now on ITVX. In The Assembly, celebrities ditch their media-trained responses and face refreshingly honest, humorous, and unpredictable interviews. Gone are the scripted answers, as they navigate mischief, surprises, and heartfelt conversations in the hot seat. 🎥 Watch an exclusive clip from the show below:

📌 David is featured across a selection of TV listings magazines this week to promote his appearances on The Assembly and Genius Game. Check him out in the new issues of Total TV Guide, Radio Times, TV & Satellite Week and TV Times.

📌 David Tennant returns to the host’s chair for a brand new episode of Have I Got News For You. He is set to guest host episode 6 of the current series, marking his ninth time at the helm. The episode will air on Friday, 9th May at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Joining the panel is comedian Miles Jupp. The second panellist has yet to be announced by the BBC.

📌 🎬 Get ready for The Thursday Murder Club! Netflix has revealed the premiere for the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller will be on 28 August. David will be taking on the role of Ian Ventham, the questionable owner of Coopers Chase retirement village. The film also stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley and is directed by Chris Columbus.

🎉 Happy Birthday David! 🎉 Ladies and gentlemen, Whovians, theatre buffs, demon enthusiasts, and lovers of truly great acting, today we celebrate a man who has fought monsters, solved murders, recited Shakespeare, and yes, voiced a billionaire duck. The one and only David Tennant is turning 54! From Scotland to the farthest reaches of time and space, David Tennant has carved out a career that’s nothing short of legendary. His legacy stretches across genres, mediums, and let’s be honest entire fanbases. Let’s begin with the obvious: Doctor Who. When David stepped into the TARDIS as the Tenth Doctor, he didn’t just take on a role—he became the Doctor. His performance was electric, emotional, and at times, downright heartbreaking. Who else could make “I don’t want to go” feel like a punch to the soul? And of course, there was his iconic call to arms: “Allons-y! which we’re still shouting years later, much to the confusion of anyone nearby. Then there’s Good Omens, where he brought the demon Crowley to life, sunglasses, sass, swagger, and all. With that role, he reminded us all that being bad can look very good when you’ve got the right attitude… and the hair. Let’s not forget his chilling turn as Kilgrave in Marvel’s Jessica Jones, which was equal parts terrifying and mesmerizing. Only David could make evil feel that charismatic. And if that weren’t enough he’s conquered the stage as an accomplished Shakespearean actor, conquered animation in roles such as Scrooge McDuck, and conquered our hearts just by being unapologetically, charmingly himself. These of course are just a handful of the roles he’s taken on over the years, as an actor he’s brought us truth, laughter, tears, and the kind of escapism that feels more like a gift than a performance. Off-screen, David Tennant remains refreshingly down-to-earth. He’s funny, humble, a bit self-deprecating… So, here’s to David Tennant, to the actor who made us believe in Time Lords, flawed detectives, sarcastic demons, and Shakespearean princes. To a man who’s somehow still getting better with age like a fine Scotch whisky with a sonic screwdriver twist. Happy 54th birthday, David. You’re not just a brilliant actor you’re a national treasure with intergalactic credentials. Long may you reign in our hearts, and long may your hair remain as fabulous as ever. Allons-y!

The first look trailer for ITV’s new entertainment series, The Assembly, features David Tennant being interviewed by a unique and talented group of autistic, neurodivergent, and/or learning-disabled individuals. In The Assembly, celebrities ditch their media-trained responses and face refreshingly honest, humorous, and unpredictable interviews. Gone are the scripted answers, as they navigate mischief, surprises, and heartfelt conversations in the hot seat. The Assembly will also star Gary Lineker, Jade Thirlwall and David’s Rivals co-star Danny Dyer. It will air on ITV and ITVX soon.

The Young Vic is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tim Crouch's groundbreaking play "An Oak Tree" this spring, with a star-studded lineup of guest artists, including David Tennant . This innovative production is known for its "cold-read" concept, where a different guest performer takes the stage each night, having never seen or read the play before. Presented by Francesca Moody Productions, in association with the Young Vic, this anniversary production promises to be a unique theatrical experience. In a nod to tradition, the guest artists for Tim Crouch's "An Oak Tree" will remain a secret until they take to the stage. This critically acclaimed play, written and performed by Crouch, tells the poignant story of a father who loses his daughter in a car accident and his subsequent encounter with the stage hypnotist responsible. With over 350 guest artists having appeared in the production since its 2005 premiere “An Oak Tree" continues to be a unique theatrical experience. The production, directed by Tim Crouch, Karl James, and Andy Smith, with music by Peter Gill, will run at London's Young Vic theatre from May 6-24.

Georgia Tennant Does A Podcast With… David Tennant! Hear David Tennant as you have never heard him before... The tables are turned as David sits in the hot seat, interviewed by none other than his wife Georgia Tennant. They dive into David's journey, from his early life in Bathgate to moving south to forge a career, taking in his views on family, faith and fame along the way. They explore the impact Doctor Who has had on both their lives and map out the pivotal moments that have shaped David into the man he is today. Hear contributions from Michael Sheen, Arabelle Weir, Jodie Whittaker and a host of others, as David and Georgia close out this season of the show. Listen now wherever you stream your podcasts!

David’s podcast guest this week is Celia Imrie… The pair have recently worked together again as they are both starring in the film adaptation of Richard Osman's novel, "The Thursday Murder Club," which also features Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Daniel Mays. They also previously appeared together in "What We Did on Holiday". 🎧Listen to “Davud Tennant Does A Podcast With…” wherever you get your podcasts!