David Tennant: Doctor Who farewell was 'very emotional'

David Tennant declares himself 'jealous' of Doctor Who successor Matt Smith – and reveals his final lines in role

David Tennant today admitted that filming his final scenes for Doctor Who had been "very emotional" – and revealed what his final lines in the lead role will be.

Tennant also admitted he was "jealous" of Matt Smith, who will be seen taking over his role as the Doctor next year.

He was speaking at the London launch of The Waters of Mars, the first of three remaining Doctor Who specials to be broadcast on BBC1 before the end of the year. They are a swansong for Tennant, after four years in the lead role, and for Russell T Davies, the executive producer and showrunner responsible for Doctor Who's hugely successful reinvention.

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