Today's Sun newspaper confirms that K9 is to to return to Doctor Who next series. John Leeson (the original 'voice' of K9) has been signed to return for the role.

RTD is also in talks with Elisabeth Sladen to reprise the role of Sarah Jane Smith.

Its the classic Bad Dog scenario...

Im afraid to admit I never liked K9 This and Xmas themed episode is bringing on a Yoonix attack in me!

Ye gods! If the story is true (which may be doubtful given the source) lets hope it is just a cameo appearance and the focus is more on SJS.

I would like to point out that my earlier post was referring to the appearance of K9 and not the lovely Miss Sladen

The K9 return is supposedly confirmed, but RTD is still in talks with ES, apparently.

Frankly, I have nothing against either as they both had their place in the 'classic' programme, but to be honest, I get the feeling that the programme has moved on and these two should be left in the past - although it would be nice to see SJS again, maybe in one episode.

Didn't SJS and K9 both leave the series together? Are they both time travellers?

I imagine the Doctor will arrive in a timeline where SJS and K9 are enjoying the quiet life. SJS will take a while, then say 'Here we go again!' while K9 sniffs the Doctor's leg. And I kept that clean.

And then wees on it.

Be good if the new K9 can fly or something

Actually K9 is next season's "Bad Wolf", p***ed off at the travesty that was "K9 and Company"

K9 and Company? Whats that? Sounds like a tacky attempt to get into the charts

Cj

Hopefully, K9 will have had a bit of an upgrade since the 70s.

Is Elisabeth Sladen the one who looks like she sleeps with a coathanger on her mouth?

Very bad (and so far only) official Doctor Who spin off in which Tom Baker got sick of K9 peeing up the side of the Time Rotor (possibly) and sent him to live with Sarah Jane Smith on Earth

Oh no! Not K9! Is this the start of the decline?

(Hey that rhymes!)

I remember that - it wasn't too brilliant was it! SJS also got a re-appearance fee for the contribution to the 5 Doctors episode....

H

If they could do to K9 what they did to the Daleks, I think it would be brilliant. (sorry meant fantastic)

My god - Chris your leaving at the right time. Surely they wouldnt bring back the dog!

Best outtake ever (T Baker era DW)

K9: 'I don't know, Doctor.'
TB: 'No, you never f***ing know, do you K9?'

Anyone else seen that clip? Hilarious!

BBC have confirmed K9.

you mean the sump plug came lose again!

Oh I liked K9 he was part of my second Doctor. I got kinda fed up of it after that.

After tonights episode they can do whatever they want. I am hooked.

Have you got a link?

I guess not, then.

Take with a pinch of salt!

Now stuey, don't be too hasty to dismiss, after all SJS was a sarf London girl herself in that nice little terrace in Croydon...maybe she's a better off relative of the Tyler's and they never stopped to wonder why she had a robot dog that couldn't go upstairs