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John Bishop admits 'impossible' Doctor Who role was down to Covid: 'It was a godsend!'
Doctor Who, which returns to BBC later this month. While the comedian admitted he originally had to turn down the offer, the Covid pandemic made it all possible.John recalled being offered the role as Dan, the Time Lord's new companion.His casting was unveiled following the New Year's Day special Revolution of the Daleks.But despite being extremely "flattered" he was considered for the role, he intiially had to say no.In a new interview, the Scouser remembered the moment in early 2020 when he was asked by show runner Chris Chibnall to join the cast."Chris Chibnall approached me and said that he was writing a character and I kept on coming to mind," he said."I was so flattered.