Doctor Who is taking a year off

Bad news for Doctor Who fans, the doc's taking a break and won't be back with a fifth series until 2010.

Series four is already being filmed and is due to hit our screens in spring 2008, but then there'll be a two-year wait for the next full series.

It's thought the delay is because David Tennant will be spending a lot of time acting on stage as Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

It's not all bad, as David Tennant will still star in three specials in 2009.

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But there's no word on whether he'll still be in control of the Tardis for the fifth series in 2010.

A Doctor Who spokesperson said it was "too early" to comment on whether David would be back then.

In the meantime, fans can look forward to a Christmas special featuring Kylie Minogue this year, before The Doctor returns for the fourth series with a new assistant, played by Catherine Tate.