'Doctor Who' Matt Smith: 'Doctor would prefer chess to sex'

Doctor Who star Matt Smith has joked that the Timelord would prefer a game of chess to having sex.

The actor was asked on Alan Carr: Chatty Man whether The Doctor has ever had a night of passion in the Tardis.

"No. The Doc's idea of an orgy is playing chess with an ostrich," he replied. "His brain doesn't work in that way. He would find it weird and peculiar. He finds women peculiar. He is quite asexual."

Smith added that he hopes show bosses will bring back former Timelords such as Colin Baker and David Tennant when the series marks its 50th anniversary in 2013.

He also assured fans that the Daleks will be making a return at some stage, saying: "As with any monsters they need a bit of a rest."

Doctor Who was recently renewed for a seventh series, with Smith returning in the lead role.

However, the sci-fi show will not return for a full series in 2012.

Matt Smith will appear as a guest in Alan Carr: Chatty Man tonight at 9.30pm on Channel 4.

Watch a teaser trailer for the return of Doctor Who below: