The BBC have today announced that comedian Frank Skinner is to take a role in the forthcoming season of Doctor Who starring Peter Capaldi as the Doctor.

While Frank's credentials as a fan of the series have been established in the various news articles this morning, including owning a Dalek and appearing in anniversary celebration The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot, Frank's appearance will actually be his second in a Doctor Who story. For his first, have a listen to the final episode of Big Finish's acclaimed Dark Eyes 2 story...

For the BBC's announcement, click here.