David Tennant and Billie Piper to return for 'Doctor' 50th anniversary

David Tennant and Billie Piper to return for 'Doctor' 50th anniversary

Just before tonight’s season premiere, the Time Lords at Doctor Who have decided to answer one of the fans’ long-burning questions about the 50th anniversary special. BBC America announced this morning that David Tennant and Billie Piper will join current Doctor and companion, Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, in the special, which begins filming this week in the UK. John Hurt of the Harry Potter series will also co-star. The 50th anniversary will mark the first time Tennant has appeared as the Tenth Doctor since Jan. 1, 2010, and also the first time Piper has appeared in the series since Tennant’s final episode. Which other former Time Lords and companions are you hoping will return? Read more: ‘Doctor Who’ stars Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman talk 50th anniversary special script — EXCLUSIVE VIDEO How to start watching ‘Doctor Who’: Star Matt Smith and exec producer Steven Moffat suggest some TARDIS entry points Rumors that the 50th anniversary story would feature mulitple Doctors and their companions (ala the 10th anniversary "The Three Doctors and the 20th anniversary "The Five Doctors") have been circulating for a while and I'm glad to see that it is happening. Of the former Doctors who are still living, I'd love to see Tom Baker, Peter Davison (which is probable since he's Tenth Doctor David Tennant's father-in-law), Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, and Paul McGann return. Eccleston is done with the show so There's no chance in him showing up.