Matt Smith and Karen Gillan will be taking part in an epic voyage around the country later this month to promote the launch of the long-awaited fifth series of Doctor Who, their first in role as the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond!

The nationwide tour will kick off in Belfast on Monday March 29th.

Gillan’s hometown, Iverness, will be taking centerstage on Tuesday March 30th, and they’re set to arrive in Sunderland later that day. They’ll be heading to Salford on Wednesday 31st March, finishing that afternoon in Smith’s hometown of Northampton!

And that’s not all – they’ll be travelling to each destinaton in a specially-themed tour bus, featuring the brand new logo and TARDIS insignia on its exterior, and at each location they will also be introducing an exclusive regional preview of their first episode, the 65-minute Series 5 opening adventure, The Eleventh Hour!

Executive producer Piers Wenger said: “This is a great opportunity for the new Doctor and his companion to interface directly with the people who matter most to Doctor Who: the fans. The chance to visit them in their hometowns will ensure that the 11th Doctor’s maiden voyage is an utterly magical one.”

Meanwhile, from April 1st-3rd, the BBC will be hosting a series of exclusive screenings at BBC Big Screens in the cities of London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Plymouth and Swansea, which will give fans the chance to see the launch promo trailer in all its 3D glory, as well as to get up, close and personal with various foes and monsters from the series!

Exact details for both events are still to be confirmed. Series 5 of Doctor Who is expected to start on April 3rd on BBC One/HD. Stay tuned for the very latest!

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