'Doctor Who' new episodes will shock, says Arthur Darvill

Arthur Darvill has said that the second half of the current series of Doctor Who will surprise viewers.

The actor, who plays Rory Williams on the show, told BBC News that the revelation that he is River Song's (Alex Kingston) father is "nothing" compared to showrunner Steven Moffat's future plans.

Darvill said: "I'm so excited [about] the second half of the series that's coming up - what Steven has done is something quite brilliant - it's really going to surprise people."

Of the twist in the mid-series finale, he added: "The press have been really good at keeping things under wraps - otherwise it's like watching a football match and knowing the result. I suppose it's testament to the show that people care about it so much.

"I forget what I can and can't talk about, so I end up talking about nothing for hours - which has become quite a skill. My mum sent me a text straight after the episode saying, 'Does this mean I'm Alex Kingston's grandmother?'"

While series seven of the new Doctor Who has been commissioned, Moffat has admitted that he is not sure when it will be broadcast.

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