David Tennant

 The BBC has commissioned a third series of Doctor Who in addition to the second series already planned.

The announcement comes days before the current series - a huge ratings success for BBC One - reaches its end.

With Christmas specials scheduled for 2005 and 2006, fans can look forward to 28 new episodes in total.

As already announced Christopher Eccleston will not be returning for the next series and so Casanova actor David Tennant has been cast as his replacement.

Writer Russell T Davies has confirmed he will write six episodes of series two, which will see the return of classic villains the Cybermen. The next season of the latest series is due to begin filming in Wales in five weeks.

We at Whotopia are looking forward to seeing the return of Doctor Who once the current season is over.