Matt Smith and Steven Moffat interview, Doctor Who ramps for USA debut Apr. 17

By April MacIntyre Apr 5, 2010, 20:13 GMT

Doctor Who is a long-running British science fiction television programme (and a 1996 television film) produced by the BBC. The programme shows the adventures of a mysterious time-traveller known as "the Doctor", who explores time and space in his TARDIS time ship with his companions, solving problems and righting wrongs. The programme is listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-running science fiction television series in the world  and is ...more

BBC America has released the latest interviews with Matt Smith and Steven Moffat of "Doctor Who," as the premiere is just around the corner.

The new season of the British science fiction show "Doctor Who" premiered in the UK a couple of weeks back, and sees the Doc recruiting a new assistant, Karen Gillan.

Matt Smith replaces the previous Doctor, David Tennant, as number eleven in the progression.

Doctor Who fans, are you excited for the new season, which BBC America will start airing here on April 17?

Of course, the new Doctor won't be going it alone. Along with getting a new face and a new showrunner (award-winning lead writer Steven Moffat takes over the series this season), Smith will be joined by actress Karen Gillan as the Doctor's new companion, Amy Pond.

Talk back: Who is your favorite Doctor? And what do you think of Matt Smith as Tennant's replacement?

Doctor Who: The Sonic Screwdriver *Brand New This Morning* Steven Moffat, Lead Writer and Executive Producer of Doctor Who describes the Doctor’s favorite gadget, and how it helps him get out of trouble.

Doctor Who: Regeneration *Brand New This Morning*

Matt Smith describes the process of regeneration and how the Doctor is made a ‘new man’ each time. He also discusses how his portrayal of the Doctor is bringing some new and exciting elements to the character.

Doctor Who: Steven Moffat on the New Series - Clip #3 Lead Writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat describes why he sees the show as a modern fairytale and the role of fairytales in our culture.

Doctor Who: Matt Smith on Being the Doctor Matt Smith talks about being the newest Doctor, his interpretation of the character, and the challenges of playing the role.