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The next star of Doctor Who will be revealed in a special live event this Sunday, August 4.

Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor will unveil the 12th Doctor to the nation, with host Zoe Ball interviewing the new Time Lord.

The half-hour show will include live special guests, Doctors old and new, as well as companions and celebrity fans.

Current Doctor Matt Smith and lead writer/executive producer Steven Moffat will both give interviews during the special.

"The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who's taking over the TARDIS," said Moffat. "For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking twelve."

Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, added: "BBC One is the home of big live events and this special live show is the perfect way to reveal the identity of the next Doctor and share it with the nation. The Doctor is a truly iconic role and I'm more than excited about the booking."

Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, said: "We can't wait to unveil the next Doctor with everyone live on BBC1 on Sunday night. Amongst all the speculation and betting, there has been lots of fun and intrigue at work as we've been using the codename Houdini as a decoy!

"It's the biggest secret in showbiz, even those working with the new Doctor on other projects at the moment have no idea they are in the presence of the 12th incarnation."

Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor will be simulcast live on BBC America, with UK and US residents discovering the 12th Doctor's identity together.

I wonder who it will be? I'm hoping the rumours about Ben Whishaw are true, He'd be a good Doctor I think.