Completely by chance, having stopped for a bite to eat before popping into Forbidden Planet with my teenage son.

He was sitting in the next booth in the cafe, eating a veggie breakfast I think, and reading a novel.

Anyhoo, I asked if he'd auditioned for the 12th doc. He said he'd had a couple of informal meetings, but hadn't done a reading for the role.

He also said it was very flattering to have a lot of online support for his possible casting.

A nice guy, I felt a bit guilty for disturbing his breakfast.

As we left my son said "Who was that guy you were talking to? I recognise him from somewhere.."

Did he hassle you about the greatness of BT infinity?

oh he's an absolute hottie

Was he looking for his mother, Eleanor?

He would be more suited as a Doctor to follow Capaldi as opposed to Smith, so I guess he still has a chance down the line.