Matt Smith can be seen on Daybreak tomorrow morning, and Radio Times has shared a few quotes from his interview for us to ponder over. Because we all love a good ponder!

He firstly comments on the upcoming departure of Amy in the next series, saying Karen Gillan is “a great friend” as well as being his co-star. “Creatively, I have a really interesting relationship with her and Arthur,” he said. “It is sad for me.” He moves onto discuss the series as a whole, revealing that “so much of it is about change”.

“You have to celebrate that,” he explained. “It’s about reinvention. How wonderful that someone invented a concept where a show can change so much. It’s been going in 2013 for 50 years, and it will continue way after I’m gone. The show is bigger than any of us.”

He also responds to the latest 50th anniversary rumours. Yesterday it was claimed by a newspaper that Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is being lined up to play the Master as part of the celebrations. “I’ve not heard anything about it,” he admits. “I know Ben. He’s a bit busy being a Star Trek villain, and he’s Sherlock of course. A busy man!”

As for his own future in the TARDIS, he reveals that he “won’t be leaving anytime soon”. He confirmed: “It’s a thrill playing the part. We’ve got a whole series to make, and a Christmas special as well. I take it all day by day because there’s no other way to do it.”

You can catch Matt’s full interview on Daybreak tomorrow morning from 6:30am, ITV1…

As you’ll know, filming for the seventh series of Doctor Who began on Monday! So, how are they getting on…?

Over at The Sun today, there’s a few images of the latest developments, as Matt Smith, Arthur Darvill and guest star Mark Williams took to Southerndown Beach, which is most memorable, of course, for serving as Bad Wolf Bay!

The latest press release promises “thrills, adventures and dramatic surprises” aplenty in the new series.

As well as Mark Williams, David Bradley and Rupert Graves will also be guest stars…

If you’ve something to say about Series 7, head on over to our dedicated discussion!

Production on the this year’s series of Doctor Who is now underway in South Wales, and the BBC has today revealed some exciting details to coincide with the start of filming!

Firstly, a new publicity picture of its stars, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, has been released, showing the trio back in familiar territory, on the set in Cardiff!

“It’s thrilling and exciting to be back and working with two of my closest friends,” Matt has commented.

Karen teased: “It is brilliant to be back on the TARDIS for our craziest adventures yet…”

Plus, Mark Williams, David Bradley and Rupert Graves have been named as guest stars.

This series will see the last days of the Ponds as they return for their final, rollercoaster voyage with the Doctor. Amy and Rory have been at the Doctor’s side for more than two series, but what will he do after their heartbreaking departure?

Series 7 will then see a dramatic turn of events when the Doctor meets a new friend. Prepare yourselves for thrills, adventures and dramatic surprises as the show builds towards its enormous, climactic 50th anniversary year.

14 big, blockbuster-movie episodes, each a brand new epic adventure featuring new monsters and some familiar foes as you’ve never seen them before.

What do you make of the developments? Discuss the latest in our Series 7 discussion!

Matt Smith will be putting his driving skills to the test as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car on Top Gear next week!

Tune into see the actor’s attempt on the Top Gear test track next Sunday, 26th February, at 8pm on BBC2/BBC HD.

The pressure is well and truly on for Matt, as he’s not the first incarnation of the Doctor to compete. His predecessors David Tennant and Christopher Eccleston have both taken to the track. Who will be the Lord of the Time?

See David and Christopher’s efforts in the players below. How’d you think Matt will fair?

Filming for the seventh series of Doctor Who begins on Monday. Discuss the latest here.

The Guardian has a new interview with Matt Smith in which he discusses returning to Cardiff to start filming the brand new series of Doctor Who.

Production will officially begin a week today on Monday 20th February, with Scottish director Saul Metzstein starting the proceedings. “I am very excited,” Matt said. “We’ve got four or five scripts which look in really good shape. The casting’s going really well as well. I found out a lovely bit of news this morning actually, about someone who’ll be in it.”

He also confirms that they’ve “a long shoot” ahead of them, with filming scheduled to be completed in December. Commenting on the winter Cardiff night shoots coming his way, he revealed: “One of the scripts, a lot of it is outdoors. But hey, there are worse ways to spend your evenings than outdoors being the Doctor and running away from monsters!”

Series 7, airing in the autumn, has been described as being “the biggest series yet”.

Matt Smith has sent a message to Doctor Who fans to thank them for getting the official series Facebook page to 2 million ‘likes’.

The actor wrote: “Doctor Who facebookers!!!! All 2 million of you, thank you for your support!!!! I hope you enjoy the new season!!! We start filming very soon!!! Will keep you posted on Facebook!!!! The monsters are coming!!!!”

Filming for Series 7 will begin on Monday 20th February.

Steven Moffat has promised that it’ll be the biggest and most ambitious series yet, and has said that we’ll “be in trouble” watching Amy and Rory’s “heartbreaking” exit story.

It has been revealed that Matt Smith has been appointed as patron of this year’s Royal Court Young Writers Festival.

The Stage reports that the actor is supporting the festival – which will take place at the theatre from 23rd February until 14th April – because the Royal Court is where he took part in his first professional stage role, in a production of Fresh Kills in 2004. Former Doctor Who actress Catherine Tate has also been a patron of the festival, which showcases the best plays starring the most exciting young talent.

Karen Gillan has admitted that working on Doctor Who has given her the best years of her life so far.

The actress is to leave her role as Amy, but has noted that the time is right for her to depart, because her character’s story has now reached its “natural end”.

Speaking at the National Television Awards, where she won the title of Best Female Drama Peformance, she said: “There is a huge part of me that is so, so sad to be leaving.”

She continued: “I don’t regret it, but I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart that I’ve had the best years of my life on this show. I don’t know if I’ll ever have this much fun again. But things to come an end and it’s time to move on to other things.”

Matt Smith also reflected on Karen’s exit, but confirmed that he has no plans to leave himself. “I’m here for the future,” he said. “I love making it. I have no plans to leave.”

Filming for Series 7 – described as “the biggest series ever” – begins next month.

It’s been a week of triumph for Doctor Who, with both of its stars reigning supreme at the National Television Awards on Wednesday night!

Matt Smith’s portrayal of the Doctor was named as the Best Drama Peformance (Male), with the actor describing it as “a marvellous honour” to win as he went up and accepted his award. He also thanked the crew and fans for their ongoing support. Meanwhile, Karen’s role as Amy earned her the title of Best Drama Peformance (Female) too!

“This just means so much to me, and I am terrified right now,” she said in her speech.

Unfortunately, though, Doctor Who lost out to Downton Abbey for Most Popular Drama…

Matt Smith’s been interviewed on One Plus One in Australia this week, and during the interview he reveals that he feels “privileged” to be part of the ongoing Doctor Who legacy.

“To think there’s been 10 wonderful actors who have played the same part before me, it’s glorious,” he said. He has also responded to the rumours that “multiple episodes” of the next series are to be filmed down under, saying: “I’d love to film in Australia. You could have sand monsters out of the Outback, or giant, mutated spiders in the desert.”

He continued: “There’s an interesting relationship for Doctor Who in Australia. It’s followed the show for 40 years, and we’re very pleased to have that following here.”

He finishes the interview by summing up the role and discussing his plans for the future beyond the TARDIS. “It is a wonderful job. I wouldn’t change it for the world,” he said. “Beyond it, I’d quite like to direct. I’d love to do a play, and maybe have a film career. At the moment my focus is on Doctor Who’s big year leading up to its 50th anniversary.”

Matt will be back in Cardiff soon to start filming Series 7, “the biggest series ever”.