After several years sharing the Tardis with his loyal sidekick Rose, Doctor Who is no stranger to keeping glamorous company. And co-star Billie Piper wasn't the only shapely beauty on hand to congratulate David Tennant after he was named most popular actor at the National Television Awards.
"I'm really chuffed," confessed the Scottish star after picking up his gong. "It's been really daunting to come into something that was already such a huge success. I think if my eight-year-old self could see me winning a prize for playing the Doctor on the telly, he would need a stiff Irn-Bru!"
Billie also had plenty of reason to smile, as she managed to match David's achievement by taking home the prize for most popular actress, while the sci-fi series' producers were no doubt delighted at winning the most popular drama award.
Among the other big winners on the night were Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond, who is still recovering from his recent accident, and Sir David Attenborough, who received a videotaped message of congratulations from the Duke of Edinburgh after winning the lifetime achievement award.
There were no official prizes for most stylish star, but if there had been Hollyoaks actress Roxanne McKee, who was sporting a sensual lacy design, would surely have been a frontrunner. Former Hear'Say singer Kym Marsh was likewise turning heads in a backless black number, while Casualty's Georgina Bouzova went for a striking metallic creation.
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