Behind the Scenes with David Tennant: From Doctor Who to Top Gear

TLDRLearn about David Tennant's journey from wanting to be Doctor Who as a child to becoming a popular television actor. He shares insights into his car history, his experience on Top Gear, and the challenges of driving the TARDIS.

Key insights

🎬David Tennant's childhood dream was to be Doctor Who, and he eventually became a popular television actor, winning the most popular television actor award.

🚗Tennant has had a mixed car history, starting with a Ford Fiesta and progressing to a Skoda Octavia before facing mechanical issues.

🌟Tennant's appearance on Top Gear showcased his racing skills, but he faced challenges with the car and had some mishaps during the race.

💡The TARDIS, the iconic time machine in Doctor Who, is a complex vehicle that operates using gravitic anomalies and has a relative top speed.

😄Tennant humorously expressed his frustration with Billy Piper's lap time on Top Gear and jokingly blamed her charm for distracting him.

Q&A

What were David Tennant's first and second cars?

His first car was a Ford Fiesta, and his second car was a Ford Escort.

What challenges did David Tennant face on Top Gear?

Tennant had some issues with third gear and had a few mishaps during the race, causing frustration.

Did David Tennant fulfill his childhood dream of being Doctor Who?

Yes, Tennant eventually became Doctor Who, fulfilling his childhood dream.

How does the TARDIS work in Doctor Who?

The TARDIS operates using gravitic anomalies and has a relative top speed, although its functioning is quite complex.

How did David Tennant feel about Billy Piper's lap time on Top Gear?

Tennant humorously expressed frustration and playfully blamed Piper's charm for distracting him.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to David Tennant's appearance on the show and his popularity as a television actor.

00:19Tennant's childhood dream of becoming Doctor Who and his journey to becoming an actor.

01:26Discussion about Tennant's car history, starting with a Ford Fiesta and progressing to a Skoda Octavia.

02:08Insights into Tennant's experience on Top Gear, including challenges with third gear and mishaps during the race.

03:33Explanation of the TARDIS and its complex operation using gravitic anomalies.

04:53Humorous conversation about Tennant's frustration with Billy Piper's lap time on Top Gear.