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Sarah Lancashire to star in 'Doctor Who'

Published Wednesday, Oct 10 2007, 18:34 BST | By Beth Hilton
Sarah Lancashire to star in 'Doctor Who'
Sarah Lancashire is to star in a forthcoming episode of Doctor Who.

The ex-Coronation Street actress will play Miss Foster, described as an "enigmatic and powerful businesswoman".

She told the Press Association: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be in Doctor Who. It's a brilliant episode and I'm looking forward to taking the Time Lord on."

Lancashire will feature in the first episode of the new series alongside David Tennant and new companion Catherine Tate.

She can currently be seen in the movie And When Did You Last See Your Father?.

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