John Barrowman keen on female Doctor Who
John Barrowman John Barrowman is keen on the idea of having a female Doctor Who and suggested Catherine Tate would make 'a lovely doctor'.
Tate starred in the fourth series and two Christmas specials during David Tenant's incarnation as the Doctor.
Barrowman, who plays Captain Jack Harkness in Torchwood and Doctor Who, told the Press Association: "I think that maybe they should go out on a limb next time and try it.
"That always stirs things up a little bit, makes things exciting and it's nice to see different things and challenges happen like that.
"Listen, if Captain Jack can be an omni-sexual time agent and an assistant to the doctor, why can't we have a female doctor?"
Eleven actors have played Doctor Who including Christopher Ecclestone, Sylvester McCoy, Peter Davison and Colin Baker.
Barrowman praised current doctor Matt Smith, who began the role in 2010, becoming the youngest actor to play Doctor Who.
"Matt has put his mark on it and rightfully so and he's a wonderful doctor, but my doctor will always be David (Tennant)."