50th anniversary of Doctor Who 'right time' to leave - Matt Smith

Matt Smith felt the 50th anniversary year was the "right time" to leave 'Doctor Who'.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2013 - 13:01

Matt Smith felt the 50th anniversary year was the "right time" to leave 'Doctor Who'.

The 30-year-old actor announced in June he is quitting the sci-fi show after four years and he thought leaving after the programme celebrated its landmark birthday in November was the perfect moment.

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