Timey-wimey’s up for David

David Tennant is quitting his role in Doctor Who.

The Press Association broke the story this evening. It’s said he is going to leave after the 2009 Christmas special. But will it be Paterson Joseph who takes over do you think?

Here’s the blurb…

TENNANT TO QUIT DOCTOR WHO
By Laura May, PA
SHOWBIZ Tennant
Embargoed to 2200 October 29

David Tennant announced tonight that he is vacating the Tardis and leaving the BBC’s Doctor Who series at the end of this year.

Tennant’s decision brings to an end his popular four-year tenure as the time lord.

The BBC confirmed that the actor will complete the filming of four special episodes to be screened this year and in early 2010 as well as 2009′s Christmas special.