When abhishek bachchan broke will smith s world record. Actually, theres a whole section on doctor who in this years edition of the popular reference book. Doctor who 50th anniversary special breaks guinness world. David tennant, who is being replaced as doctor who by matt smith. Doctor who in five languages matt smith, karen gillan and. Doctor who breaks record doctor who boss steven moffat and actors matt smith and jenna coleman with the guinness world record.
We wrote the book as a series of emails to our friends, bob and sue, in which we share our humorous and quirky observations. Steven mentioned the fez to piers and i before he even wrote it. Just a boy being himself and trying to make you laugh. William hartnell first doctor 196366, 197273 patrick troughton. Cast members matt smith and jenna coleman were also in attendance along with thousands of fans from across the world. When abhishek bachchan broke will smiths world record. Matt smith, lady gaga make the guinness book of world.
Sep 16, 2010 doctor who star matt smith has materialised in the record books, it was announced today. And of course both piers and my jaws hit the floor and went a f. Longest videogame marathon on mario kart on 45 jul 2014, harry twyford, josh alexander, matt smith and james hickman all aus played the mario kart series on the wii, wii u and nintendo 64 for 35 hr 45 min at brauer college in warrnambool. Doctor who star matt smith has materialised in the record books.
The day of the doctor sets world record exclusive footage. Relive doctor whos matt smiths visit with jeremy clarkson as the star in the reasonably priced car in mondays all new episode of top gear. Doctor who 50th anniversary special scoops guinness world. He said, im thinking of putting matt in a fez in episode.
The show had all ready been awarded a guinness record for longest. The youngest of all of the doctors, matt smith brought a youthful look to the character and was well known for his bow tie and red fez. On october 28, 1982, margaret thatcher was prime minister, peter davison was the fifth doctor, culture clubs do you really want to hurt me. Japans chitetsu watanabe confirmed as the worlds oldest man living at 112 years old. Doctor who is a british science fiction television series that depicts the adventures of a timetraveling alien known only as the doctor. The bbc is on the hunt for a new time lord after british actor matt smith announced on saturday that he is quitting as the star of cult scifi drama doctor who. Matt smith has had to wade the tides of controversy all the way through. The actor is officially recognised as the youngest star to take the role in the new edition of guinness. David tennant is included in the 20 guinness book of records for being the most profilic doctor his entry reads. Lady gagas album the fame has broken a uk chart record held by oasis, boasting the most consecutive weeks in. David tennant, who is being replaced as doctor who by matt smith photo. Matt smith tv actor bio, facts, family famous birthdays.
From learning to read, to bedtime stories, to books for older readers. Tardis in time vortex doctor who doctor who film, new. Matt smith, lady gaga make the guinness book of world records. Nov 25, 20 peter capaldi will replace the current doctor who, matt smith, next year, who announced in june that he was leaving the scifi show. British actor matt smith was born on october 28, 1982, in northampton, northamptonshire, england. May 23, 2012 relive doctor whos matt smith s visit with jeremy clarkson as the star in the reasonably priced car in mondays all new episode of top gear. Smith, who has played the eccentric, timetravelling doctor since 2010, said he would bow out in a special christmas episode of the 50yearold show and a. Doctor who in five languages matt smith, karen gillan and co as youve never heard them before. Doctor who breaks simulcast world record telegraph. Doctor who named as most successful scifi show ever. Day of the doctor, the 50th anniversary special, receives a guinness world record for the largest ever simulcast of a tv drama after being broadcast in 94 countries image 1 of 2 matt smith, david. Hello hi, everyone welcome to guinness world records today we are live in swansea wales with lily connors, the guinness world records title, holder for largest collection of doctor who memorabilia in case you havent guessed by the door. Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. As ever, the book will focus on a wide variety of records, from the natural world, sport and the world of entertainment.
The guinness world records, established in 1955, is an organisation which holds the responsibility for adjudicating and cataloguing record breaking achievements. Smith fit right in with the young, soughtafter cast. Nov 24, 20 day of the doctor, the 50th anniversary special, receives a guinness world record for the largest ever simulcast of a tv drama after being broadcast in 94 countries image 1 of 2 matt smith, david. Smith initially aspired to be a professional footballer, but spondylolysis forced him out of the sport. Peter capaldi will replace the current doctor who, matt smith, next year, who announced in june that he was leaving the scifi show.
All baby face a retrospective on the matt smith era. It is at times irreverent, unpredictable and sarcastic, all in the spirit of humor. Nov 25, 20 guinness world records can today confirm that the special 50th anniversary episode of doctor who has set a new world for the largest ever simulcast of a tv drama after the episode was shown in 94 countries across six continents. Doctor who star matt smith is recognized in the guiness book of world records for being the youngest star to play the timelord. Matt smith makes switch from glasgow warriors to edinburgh.
Throughout its history, the doctor who universe has been recognised several times. Originally premiering in 1963, it is listed in the guinness book of world records as the longest running science fiction television series in history though with breaks in production. Doctor who, the matt smith box set is a collection of all of the episodes in which matt smith played the iconic character of the doctor. If your toberead pile is looking a little low at the moment then why not check out some of the latest fiction books to find something to perk it up. Get more on british actor matt smith, star of the hugely popular scifi program doctor who, at. Happy birthday to doctor who star matt smith anglophenia. Epic doctor who 50th anniversary story is the biggest event in the shows history doctor who 50th anniversary. Doctor who return sets guinness world record the scotsman. The actor is officially recognised as the youngest star to take the role in the new edition of guinness world records. Man breaks guinness world record for longest pinball play. Jul 29, 2009 doctor who has been awarded the title of most successful scifi series ever by guinness world records. Dear bob and sue is the story of our matt and karen smith journey to all 59 u.
Longrunning british scifi series doctor who celebrated its 50th anniversary on saturday with a worldwide broadcast of a highly anticipated special, which made it. He was a talented soccer player as a teenager and dreamed of life as a professional athlete. Matt smith, jenna coleman and steven moffat receiving the guinness world record for the largest ever simulcast of a tv drama for the day of the doctor at the end of the eleventh hour panel of. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. Smith, moffat and coleman talk 50 years and tease christmas and capaldi. He had to pry the publics affections away from the avidly beloved david tennant, an uneasy task that peter davison and patrick troughton had to shoulder after taking over from their own equally beloved predecessors. Beast takes on the ghost chili challenge and more incredible guinness world records titles. Watch doctor who, the matt smith box set online full. Meet the holder of the title for the tallest high top fade, the dog with the longest tongue, l. Julians invention has earned him a place in the new guinness world records 2017 gamers edition book. Sep 16, 2010 doctor who star matt smith has materialised in the record books. Matt smith is to succeed david tennant, who succeeded christopher.
For his portrayal, he was nominated for a bafta award in 2011. Doctor who star matt smith takes world record for youngest. Matt smith makes the record books mirror online daily mirror. Guinness world records has named doctor who the most successful. Apr 22, 2011 doctor who, the matt smith box set is a collection of all of the episodes in which matt smith played the iconic character of the doctor. Doctor who special 50th anniversary breaks world tv record. Day of the doctor, the 50th anniversary special, receives a guinness world record for the largest ever simulcast of a tv drama after being broadcast in 94.
Guinness publishes a book each year with a selection of records, which itself holds the record for the bestselling ed title of all time 1. Matt smith reporter the coowner of bounce milwaukee, ryan clancy, broke a world record saturday by playing pinball for a little more than 30 consecutive hours. Doctor who named as most successful scifi show ever telegraph. Guinness world records can today confirm that the special 50th anniversary episode of doctor who has set a new world for the largest ever simulcast of a tv drama after the episode was shown in 94 countries across six continents. After joining the national youth theatre and studying drama and creative writing at the university of east anglia, he became an actor in 2003, performing in plays like murder in the cathedral, fresh kills, the history boys, and on the shore of the wide world in london theatres.
Doctor who scores a guinness world record for the worlds largest. The 2019 guinness book of world records landed in shops yesterday, bringing the latest crazy records and fascinating facts to christmas stockings everywhere. Matt smith generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. Nov 25, 20 longrunning british scifi series doctor who celebrated its 50th anniversary on saturday with a worldwide broadcast of a highly anticipated special, which made it into the guinness book of world. Matt smith, jenna coleman and steven moffat receive. Edinburgh rugby have signed matt smith until the end of the season the backrow has made the switch from glasgow warriors, where he jined as an academy prospect in 2014. A selection of our most enjoyable videos from some amazing records and record holders. Matthew smith anchors the live desk during kiro 7s morning news and reports for various shows. Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of. Doctor who, produced by the bbc and originally broadcast from 1963 to 1989, is a major part of british culture and is listed in the guinness book of world records as the longestrunning sciencefiction television show in the world. The 55yearold scottish actor is the 12th actor to take up the.
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