Matt Smith on DayBreak

Matt Smith appeared on DayBreak this morning talking about the seventh series of Doctor Who and claimed that he wouldn't be leaving the show 'anytime soon'. When asked about the rumours that Benedict Cumberbatch would be joining the show as The Master, he claimed he was unaware of any such rumours and joked that Benedict was 'far too busy' being a Star Trek Villain along with his lead role in the BBC drama, Sherlock. Watch the full intervew with Matt below:

Who News: Benedict Cumberbatch to play The Master for 50th Anniversary?

For many fanboys and girls it would be the dream pairing – Doctor Who and Benedict Cumberbatch.

So the rumour that the Sherlock star is to play the Time Lord’s arch enemy The Master as part of next year’s Doctor Who 50th anniversary output will raise some goosebumps.

Doctor Who insiders say Cumberbatch, 35, is being lined up for the role and is likely to take on Matt Smith’s Doctor as the show celebrates its half-century in 2013, according to The Express.

“It’s fitting that the Doctor comes face to face with his ultimate enemy, The Master, for the 50th anniversary and it’s felt Benedict is the perfect choice if schedules can work,” a source told the paper. “Fans will love the idea of the man who plays Sherlock Holmes taking on the Doctor’’.

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Upstairs Downstairs - Blanche and Portia Kiss (Preview Clip)

Upstairs Downstairs - Episode 3 - A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood

When a scandalous novel is published by the beautiful Lady Portia Alersford, Blanche’s unconventional lifestyle is exposed.

The reaction both upstairs and down inside 165 Eaton Place is mixed, although Blanche remains defiant amidst the controversy. Portia offers Blanche refuge from the storm - but as both happy and sad memories from their shared past stir within her, Blanche remains conflicted. 
Downstairs, Beryl is perturbed when her household duties are swapped with Eunice’s. As the workload takes its toll on the younger maid she decides to take a stand - but her actions have far-reaching consequences that shake the very foundations of what being a servant means inside 165 Eaton Place. Luckily an old face is on hand to offer some welcome and wise words…
As Sir Hallam prepares for another round of negotiations in Germany, Lady Persie drops a bombshell of her own, swearing Sir Hallam to secrecy. But when his efforts to help his sister-in-law prove fruitless, Lady Persie takes matters into her own hands, with dangerous consequences for all concerned.

Upstairs Downstairs Episode 2 - The Love That Pays The Price

Although the first series of Upstairs Downstairs was indeed very good, it never quite had the ability to draw me in emotionally. Yes, I loved the actors and some of the characters, but the storylines didn't really grip me in a way that a top quality drama really should. However this series, the tables have turned completely upside down and I can honestly say that, so far, I have thoroughly enjoyed every single second. The characters are fantastic and the stoylines are superb. I thought last week's episode was brilliant, but tonight's episode out shone that by a mile. And after that particular preview clip, I completely cannot wait for next weeks episode and the storyline with Blanche and her secret lover. The series just gets better and better.

'What's your hearts desire?'

'I'd rather like to dance with you!'

What did you think to tonight's episode? Comment below or vote in the poll at the bottom of the page.

The Daily Mail: The lesbian bedroom scenes that would NEVER have appeared in the original Upstairs Downstairs (Contains Spoilers)

It would never have happened in the time of strait-laced Edwardian butler Mr Hudson from the original Upstairs Downstairs.
But extra-marital lesbian scenes will feature in next Sunday’s episode of the BBC show in a bid to boost ratings. Doctor Who star Alex Kingston and Silent Witness actress Emilia Fox will play female lovers who scandalise 165 Eaton Place.
The two women are shown sharing a passionate kiss, and in another scene they are in bed together.

In one erotically charged moment, Kingston’s character, the archaeologist Dr Blanche Mottershead, slowly and provocatively traces her finger down the front of Fox’s body. She tells her: ‘There is a visceral thrill when you stumble on a find, whether you roll away a stone and discover a ransacked tomb or dredge the sands and bring up the shattered cup.’
The controversial storyline is part of an attempt by the BBC to sex up the show so it can compete with its ITV costume drama rival Downton Abbey, which has so far proved a bigger ratings hit.
Kingston’s free-thinking character, who joined the series last week, has already caused ripples by questioning the established order of things in the grand London house.
But she brings social disgrace on to the household when she rekindles a past sexual relationship with the beautiful and bisexual Lady Portia Alresford, played by Fox.
Lady Portia unexpectedly comes back into Blanche’s life after an absence of almost four years. Fox’s character is now the happily married wife of an MP with three children but she is determined to bring her former lover back into her life.
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Upstairs Downstairs Episode 2 - The Love That Pays The Price (Tomorrow)

So Upstairs Downstairs series 2 continues tomorrow night on BBC1 at 9pm with episode 2 'The Love That Pays The Price'.

What is the bad news that Lady Agnes recieves? Will Blanche and Mr Amanjit put aside their differences to help the Jewish children trapped in Germany? Will Mrs Thackery really leave 165 Eaton Place for good? And can Agnes persuade Hallam to help her sister Persie escape from Germany?

You can read the episode synopsis here and watch a preview clip of the episode here.

Doctor Who Filming At Secret South Wales Beach

FILMING for the new series of Doctor Who was well under way at a secret Welsh seaside location yesterday.
Matt Smith, who plays the Time Lord, Arthur Darvill (sidekick Rory) and guest star Mark Williams were seen leaping along a windswept beach in South Wales.

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Upstairs Downstairs in The Lady Magazine!

In 2011, it seemed practically impossible to open a magazine or newspaper without reading paeans of praise to Downton Abbey. The drama about life in a grand country house at the turn of the last century didn’t actually do anything new, but it did do everything ‘right’. By comparison, the BBC’s 2010 revival of the old ITV period drama Upstairs Downstairs seemed rather ordinary. By no means dreadful, but just ambling, where Downton flew.
But the beautifully laid tables may have been turned. The second series of the much-loved Downton Abbey still stood head, shoulders and exquisite picture hat above the greater mass of popular television. I’ve now seen the first few episodes of Upstairs Downstairs series two, and the bar has most definitely been raised. And French polished.
A few small but telling changes have been made at 165 Eaton Place. Jean Marsh, who with Dame Eileen Atkins created the original for ITV in 1971, has unfortunately had to take a leave of absence to recover from illness. And Dame Eileen has left the show permanently, amid rumours of disagreements with writer Heidi Thomas. Despite, or perhaps because of, that adversity, Upstairs Downstairs has come back immeasurably stronger.

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Keeley Hawes & Matthew Macfadyen attend CHASE Tea Party.

Last night Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen attended a tea party in aid of the children's charity Shooting Star CHASE at the Dorchester Hotel in London. Below are some photos of the couple at the event.