Russell T. Davies 'loves new 'Who''

Russell T. Davies has said that he "loves" the new series of Doctor Who.

The former showrunner admitted that he now enjoys watching the show as a fan without having to worry about the "hard work" that goes into it.

"The greatest responsibility the Doctor Who team has now is getting me a disc every single week out to Los Angeles, which I sit and watch every Saturday night and love," he told the BBC.

"I don’t miss it actually. I’m a viewer now. I watch the episodes and, apart from loving them, my overriding thought is, ‘Oh, that’s hard work.’ So part of me is very glad not to be sweating over that Tardis again."

Davies praised the performances of Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, adding: "What a glorious new age. It’s the show that’ll never die."

He later joked: "The only thing I’d change is I’d make 20 episodes a year. I’m sure they’ll be glad to hear that. More Doctor Who, that’s what we need."