Doctor Who's famous sonic screwdriver will be the inspiration for a new TV remote, it has been reported.

The Doctor's trusty instrument, introduced for Patrick Troughton's Time Lord in 1968, unlocks doors and performs medical scans on the sci-fi series.

The TV remote screwdriver will be operated by a flick of the wrist, according to Licensing.biz.

A wave upwards and downwards will change the channel, while a circular motion activates volume control.

The gadget has been designed by Wand Company, which started trading after pitching its business model on Dragon's Den.

However, it is not yet known when the sonic screwdriver TV remote will be on sale.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that scientists were in the process of creating a working prototype of the fictional screwdriver.

Doctor Who is returning to BBC One in the autumn with its premiere episode titled 'Asylum of the Daleks'.

Watch the trailer for Doctor Who series seven below:

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