Billy Connolly almost landed 'Dr Who' role

Billy Connolly has revealed that he was considered by Doctor Who producers to play the Time Lord in the mid-1990s.

The Sun reports that the Scottish comedian was on the shortlist for the movie in 1996, but show bosses rejected the idea after holding an initial meeting.

He said: "It was brought up in a meeting, apparently, but nobody told me until after they decided against it. I would have loved it. I'd have taken it."

Paul McGann eventually won the role in the film.