Bookies' favourite for Doctor Who has never watched an episode

Actor Rory Kinnear, hotly tipped to be the new lead in Doctor Who, has said he has never seen a single edition of the show – and does not expect to be asked to fill the role.

Bookies have suspended betting on the 35-year-old succeeding Matt Smith as the Doctor later this year after a rumour that he was in line for the job.