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Russell T Davies told Helena Bonham Carter to decline Doctor Who role | Radio Times

The pair co-hosted Jo Whiley's BBC Radio 2 show

Published: Monday, 18 December 2023 at 9:00 pm

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The beloved sci-fi series has featured the likes of Kylie Minogue, Andrew Garfield, Carey Mulligan and more – but it seems as though Helena Bonham Carter was also set to appear in the show. That is, until Russell T Davies advised her against it.

The pair spoke about Carter's inclusion in the Whoniverse on tonight's Jo Whiley BBC Radio 2 show, which they co-hosted.

When asked by Whiley whether she had ever been in Doctor Who, Davies revealed: "She’s been offered and madam was too busy. 'Not this time' came back the answer." He also added: "There are better parts coming."

But Carter was previously asked to appear in an episode, Carter revealed, saying: "What was it? You said, you actually said, 'This isn’t quite good enough.'"

Reflecting on the role, Davies said: "I did, oh gosh. Actually it wasn’t... no, I mean it wasn’t big enough, it wasn’t good enough for you. It was a lovely part and they offered it, but I secretly sent you a note saying turn this down. We’ll get you something better."

Carter then added: "He did, he said, 'You know what, no pressure.'"

It was obviously something that was previously kept under wraps, with Davies admitting: "Oh god, I never told the team that. I am completely hung and drawn and quartered now. I said, 'Don’t do this!'"

So, could Carter be making an appearance in Doctor Who now that Davies is back at the helm of the show? Well, Davies continued: "I know what’s coming up in the future. I know there’s a better part coming."

And it seems as though Carter is all too keen, saying: "Of course I’d do anything."

The pair have obviously had a stellar working relationship, most recently teaming up on Davies's Nolly, which saw Carter take the lead as Crossroads star Noele Gordon."

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Do you know what Benedict Cumberbatch and Helena Bonham Carter have or had in common?

The same p.r. rep in Britain, Karon Maskill, who although technically only worked for his Ex-partner, Sophie Hunter, took it upon herself to routinely join in with threatening him, her own client. It was to force him to appear in certain projects, like Brexit, The Book of Clarence and Eric on Netflix. She is known for it; one of the reasons she tries to keep who she manages under wraps.

Karon Maskill also reps Eddie Izzard, the face of the British Misogynistic Trans movement. After finally kicking Hunter to the curb, last Summer, Maskill STILL attempted to exert control over Cumberbatch, in the U.S. She was kicked out. So, I guess we'll never know if Russell T Davies asked Helena Bonhsm Carter, nicely to be in his projects, or if she was even asked nicely to be in The Crown. The public should realize by now, that the show was intentionally created to damage and eventually destroy the Royal Family. Now you get the anticlimatic final season.

"Why did Karon Maskill let it leak that she and Sir Cliff Richard were an item only to later retract that story? Because what I was told about her MO is true. Turns out Cliff wasn't just closeted but was also a known predator: "Cliff Richard abused children at the Elm Guest House and elsewhere, it has been reported. Sir Cliff once owned a company called Blacknight Limited, an unusual moniker with distinctly occult connotations. Blacknight was registered to an address in Tavistock Square. In another extraordinary coincidence, Cliff Richard's lawyer, Gideon Benaim, has his office in Tavistock Square. Benaim previously represented the notorious convicted paedophile, Roman Polanski." In other words? She had Cliff by the bollocks, so more than trying to beard for her client it was about profiting off of his situation herself. Now I wonder if her unethical behavior prompted Borkowski PR to let her go. The hush money that she shook out of Cliff and other clients allowed her to set up her own agency..." Leaf, on Tumblr

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When 10 Dukes come to dinner

Dukes are the highest-ranking tier of the British aristocracy. They are a select breed within an elite, ranking above Marquesses, Earls, Barons and Viscounts, whose lands and titles derive from centuries of Royal patronage.

There are are around 35-36 dukes today depending on how you define them. There dukdoms include: Cornwall, Norfolk, Somerset, Richmond, Grafton, Beaufort, St Albans, Bedford, Devonshire, Marlborough, Rutland, Rothesay, Hamilton, Buccleuch, Lennox, Queensberry, Argyll (x 2), Atholl, Montrose, Roxburghe, Brandon, Manchester, Northumberland, Leinster, Abercorn, Wellington, Sutherland, Westminster, Gordon, Argyll, Fife, Gloucester, Kent, Edinburgh, York and Cambridge.

However once we take a closer look:

Five of these are ceremonial titles for members of the Royal family, conferring no wealth or estates. The Duchy of Cornwall - always held by the heir to the throne, currently Prince Charles - and the Duchy of Lancaster, always held by the reigning monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth. There are other ceremonial dukedoms awarded to various royals such as the Duke of Sussex or the Duke of Cambridge.

Leinster is, of course, in Ireland, but the Dukes of Leinster live in Oxfordshire because otherwise it would be too simple. And the Duchy of Abercorn is originally part of the Irish peerage but Abercorn is in Scotland, because this rustic system is going to teach you to stop expecting any semblance of logic if it’s the last thing it does.

My grandmother’s generation effortlessly knew who was what and how to address each. I gave up trying to understand because it hurt one of my two remaining brain cells and got bored quickly.

However, according to my grandmother, there are effectively only thirty Dukes in the UK these days because:

the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Rothesay are the same person,

the Duke of Richmond, the Duke of Lennox and the Duke of Gordon are the same person,

the Duke of Hamilton and the Duke of Brandon are the same person,

the Duke of Buccleuch and the Duke of Queensbury are the same person

There are technically two Dukedoms of Argyll, one in the Scottish peerage and one in the peerage of the United Kingdom held by the same person.

The premier Duke in the UK is Duke Edward who lives in a castle in the town of Arundel. He is the Duke of Norfolk and the Duke holding this hereditary title is responsible for organising state events such as the Funeral of Lady Diana and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. He will also be responsible for organising the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

In 2009 Tatler magazine managed to get 10 dukes around the same dinner table.

From the far left:

James Graham, the 8th Duke of Montrose

David Charles Robert Manners, the 11th Duke of Rutland

John Michael Edward Seymour, the 19th Duke of Somerset

Ralph George Algernon Percy, the 12th Duke of Northumberland

Andrew Ian Henry Russell, the 15th Duke of Bedford

Edward William Fitzalan Howard, the 18th Duke of Norfolk

Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll

Maurice FitzGerald, the 9th Duke of Leinster

Murray de Vere Beauclerk, the 14th Duke of St Albans

Arthur Valerian Wellesley, the 8th Duke of Wellington

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