Bowie set for Doctor Who

Rock legend David Bowie is set to star in the next series of British TV series Doctor Who, playing an alien.

Producers of the BBC show have targeted the Ziggy Stardust singer because of his "great other-worldly looks" according to reports.

British newspaper The Sun claims the 60-year-old will clash with actor David Tennant's Doctor in a two-part episode of the show, which will be aired next year.

A source tells the newspaper: "Bowie said he'd be interested as long as he's not subjected to hours of disfiguring make-up."