Today saw the press screening for the first episode in the new series of Doctor Who, The Eleventh Hour, took place this evening at the Cineworld, Cardiff. Lizo Mzimba catches up with Matt Smith to talk about taking on the mantle of the Eleventh Doctor:

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The press screening was also covered by BBC Wales Today, which included an interview with both Matt Smith and Karen Gillan:

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The long-running children's programme Newsround also covered the proceedings:

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Media Coverage:
BBC News: Review: Matt Smith's first Doctor Who story
BBC News: New Doctor Who Matt Smith hopes series will 'thrill'
CBBC: New Dr Who hits the red carpet
The Times: Doctor Who: from awkward boy to debonair man in an hour
Independent: Doctor Who - Has age withered this Time Lord?
The Guardian: Doctor Who: Matt Smith makes debut
The Telegraph: Doctor Who 'will feature scariest scene yet'
Daily Mail: Details of new Doctor Who revealed as Matt Smith and Karen Gillan step out at premiere
The Sun: Just what the Doctor ordered
Den of Geek: Spoiler free verdict: Doctor Who Series 5 episode 1 - The Eleventh Hour
Sky News: Doctor Who Review: The Eleventh Hour
Western Mail: Rapturous applause for new Doctor Who
Peterborough Today: New Doctor Who 'will have it all'
Standard: Expect 'madness and tenderness' from new Doctor Who
SFX: Doctor Who's Back
Life of Wylie: Doctor Who: It’s About Time
TV Choice: Meeting the new Doctor
Gay Times (blog): Knock knock...basically, it's Doctor Who
Mirror: Doctor Who new star Matt Smith may have romance with new assistant Karen Gillan in show
Yorkshire Evening Telegraph: Landing Doctor Who role 'like signing for Manchester United'
Gant Daily: New "Doctor Who" Episode Has World Premiere
South Wales Echo: Doctor Who - the new series
News Wales: Cardiff hailed as magnet for TV shows
The Stage: First Look: Doctor Who series 5 - The Eleventh Hour
South Wales Echo: Doctor Who back in the city he loves

Series Six is also confirmed:
Digital Spy: 'Doctor Who' airdate officially confirmed
Digital Spy: 'Doctor Who' confirmed for Xmas, sixth series
ATV Network: Six Season of Doctor Who confirmed
TV Overmind: Doctor Who 2010 Christmas Special and 2011 Season confirmed
Airlock Alpha: BBC Renews 'Doctor Who' For Sixth Season, Report Says
Broadcast [subscription]: Matt Smith confirmed for more Doctor Who

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