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Moffat: 'Cumberbatch won't be Doctor'

Published Friday, Jul 23 2010, 14:51 BST | By Paul Millar
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Doctor Who's head writer Steven Moffat has insisted that there is "no vacancy" for the role of the Doctor.

Speaking to BBC News, Moffat suggested that Matt Smith will stay as the Time Lord for many years to come.

Asked if Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch could take over the role, Moffat said: "There is no vacancy. Matt Smith is the Doctor and he's been an astonishing success and - who knows - maybe he'll never regenerate again."

Cumberbatch yesterday suggested to Digital Spy that he may be given an important part in the sci-fi drama.
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