McGann appeared as the eighth doctor in the series (Picture: BBC)

Former Doctor Who star Paul McGann has admitted he has no idea whether he will be involved in this year’s anniversary celebrations for the show.

The actor, who played the eighth Timelord on the BBC sci-fi series, added to speculation about whether or not the series will include many of its former stars in its 50th anniversary episode.

Speaking to ZBTV, McGann said: ‘I think Chris Eccleston is probably a big factor in it. I don’t want to speak for him… he’s probably reluctant to get involved in anything that’s ongoing.

Matt Smith is the current Doctor (Picture: BBC)

‘So that’s something that they have to somehow get over and deal with. I’m guessing they’ve got time to do it. It’s not quite the anniversary yet. The anniversary doesn’t start until November.




‘Whatever it is that they’re planning and they are making, they’ve got time to do it. It’s my feeling [and] this is just a personal thing, once they resolve Chris Eccleston’s participation or non-participation either way, then they’re free to [figure it out]…

‘Being actors anyway, they’ll call us on the Friday and say, “You’re starting on a Monday”.

‘We’re not going to know until the 11th hour. Half past 11… I can’t count the times as an actor, when [you’re] offered something and you start next week!’