A missed opportunity for Doctor Who fans, as it has come to light that Sean Pertwee turned down a role in the show's ninth series.
His father, Jon Pertwee, of course played the Third Doctor in the 1970s and is still a fan favourite, while Sean currently stars in another cult series, as Alfred in Gotham.
When asked by Radio Times whether he'd like to follow his father's footsteps into the TARDIS, Sean replied: "I'd love to, I'd love to.
"I've been asked before - I was asked actually last season. I couldn't do it because of Gotham. I'd love to be in some capacity be involved, as an ode to my father and to Roger Delgado, who was my dad's best friend, who was the Master.
"It'd be an honour to be involved in something like that. You know, it's a big thing! Doctor Who's a massive thing in America now, and also they're looking to the older Doctors, which I think is really kinda cool. They're looking back as well, not just forward."
[A previous homage to his father]
Wait, but who was he asked to play? Sean didn't say unfortunately.
Doctor Who will be back on screen in 2017 following a 2016 Christmas Special, and it's been revealed that Matt Lucas will return as Nardole.
