In addition to revitalising the Doctor (and sales of tweed jackets, while he's at it), Smith earned acclaim for his portrayal of Christopher Isherwood - all while dressing to perfection on and off screen.

He says: [On the Doctor's bow tie] "That was me. The producers groaned when I got it out, and then I put it on, and they said, 'Yes: that.'"

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Read our exclusive interview with Matt Smith plus see all of the GQ Men Of The Year 2011 coverage in the October issue of British GQ, out 8 September, priced £3.99.

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