2020 - Good Morning Britain

Date:
January 10, 2020

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote his new television drama, Deadwater Fell
  • David's interview was recorded on November 21st, 2019
2020 - National Television Awards
   Celebrates 25 Years

Date:
January 7, 2020

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • The show mentioned Doctor Who's high number of wins, and David discussed his announcement that he was leaving Doctor Who as part of his NTA award acceptance speech
2019 - The Jonathan Ross Show
   Christmas Special

Date:
December 24, 2019

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote Deadwater Fell
  • The episode was recorded on December 8, 2019
2019 - Good Morning Britain
   Richard Arnold's Birthday

Date:
November 22, 2019

Type:
Happy Birthday Message

Notes:
2019 - Children in Need:
   Got It Covered

Date:
August 7, 2019

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
  • The documentary covers the making of the Children in Need covers album, Got It Covered, featuring David and a lot of his pals (like Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, and more) covering songs that are special to them, for an album to benefit Children in Need
2019 - Fathom Event - End of Time

Date:
August 7, 2019

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • The Fathom Events - Doctor Who End of Time 10 Year Anniversary screening, with special new interviews recorded with David Tennant
2019 - Graham Norton

Date:
May 31, 2019

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was on the show along with Michael Sheen to promote Good Omens
2019 - Good Omens Premiere

Date:
May 28, 2019

Type:
Premiere "Green Carpet" Event

Notes:
  • The London Premiere was at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square
2019 - This Morning

Date:
May 28, 2018

Type:
Morning Show

Notes:
  • David appeared with Michael Sheen to promote Good Omens
2019 - Today

Date:
May 24, 2019

Type:
American Morning News Show - Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show along with Michael Sheen & Jon Hamm to promote Good Omens
  • They appeared in the 3rd hour of Today in the US, and also participated in a segment called "Fun Fact Friday"
2019 - The Late Late Show
   with James Cordon

Date:
May 22, 2019

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote Good Omens
2019 - Tolkien Premiere

Date:
April 29, 2019

Type:
Attendee

Notes:
  • David appeared in support of his son, Ty, who stars in the movie
2019 - Have I Got News for You

Date:
April 26th, 2019

Type:
Guest Host/Commentary

Notes:
  • David filmed his appearance on April 11, 2019
  • This was David's 5th time to host the show
2019 - Comic Relief / Red Nose Day

Date:
March 15th, 2019

Type:
Appeal/Host

Notes:
  • David hosted/presented alongside Zoe Ball
  • David also appeared David Walliams' "Calendar of DAVES" sketch
2019 - Graham Norton's Good Story
   Guide

Date:
January 4, 2019

Type:
Complilation Show

Notes:
  • David as a contributor/commentator on clips
2018 - This Morning

Date:
December 7, 2018

Type:
Morning Show

Notes:
  • David appeared in a brief recorded clip to show support for John Barrowman in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
2018 - Have I Got News For You

Date:
November 9, 2018

Type:
Guest Host/Commentary

Notes:
  • David filmed his appearance on November 8, 2018
  • This was David's 4th time to host the show
2018 - Camping Press

Date:
October, 2018

Type:
Interviews

Notes:
  • David and the cast of Camping recorded various interviews for use by various media outlets
2018 - GMA Day
   (Good Morning America)

Date:
October 10, 2018

Type:
Morning/Talk Show

Notes:
  • David appeared in the "Lunch Break" segment to promote HBO's Camping (but they also briefly discussed Doctor Who, Good Omens, and Mary Queen of Scots)
2018 - The View

Date:
October 5, 2018

Type:
Talk Show

Notes:
  • David appeared in a brief, pre-recorded short to wish Joy Behar a happy birthday
2018 - The Last Leg

Date:
August 3, 2018

Type:
Comedy Talk Show

Notes:
  • This was David's third appearance on the show
2018 - Graham Norton

Date:
May 18, 2018

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was on the show to promote You, Me, and Him
2018 - The Late Show
   with Stephen Colbert

Date:
May 16, 2018

Type:
Sketch cameo (as George Harrison)

Notes:
  • David appeared playing George Harrison in a star-studded sketch based on a pitch for a new television show, as created by a bunch of elementary-school kids, titled "Strangest Things: The Golden Mystery"
2018 - Disney Fan Fest

Date:
May 12, 2018

Type:
Interviews, Parade, Table-read

Notes:
  • David appeared at the Disney Fan Fest to promote Duck Tales for The Disney Channel
  • He appeared in the Main Street, USA parade, various interviews, and at a Live Table-Read of a Duck Tales episode
2018 - The Late Late Show
   with James Cordon

Date:
May 1, 2018

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote Bad Samaritan
2018 - Bad Samaritan Press

Date:
August 2018

Type:
Interviews

Notes:
  • The interviews were recorded on August 28, 2018 and were used by various entertainment news programs to promote the movie
2018 - Sport Relief

Date:
March 23, 2018

Type:
Appeal

Notes:
  • David appeared in a pre-recorded appeal about fighting Malaria
2018 - Glasgow Film Festival

Date:
February 25, 2018

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was there to promote You, Me, and Him
  • He appeared in interviews on various news outlets in stories featuring the Film Festival
2018 - This Morning

Date:
February 22, 2018

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was there to promote You, Me, and Him
2018 - The Last Leg

Date:
January 26, 2018

Type:
Comedy Talk Show

Notes:
  • This was David's second appearance on the show
2018 - Sky Arts Portrait of the Year

Date:
January 16, 2018

Type:
Competition

Notes:
  • David was one of the stars that the portrait artists were tasked with painting
2017 - Miranda Does Christmas

Date:
December 27, 2017

Type:
Variety

Notes:
2017 - Have I Got News For You

Date:
December 15, 2017

Type:
Guest Host/Commentary

Notes:
  • David filmed his appearance on December 9, 2017
  • This is David's 3rd time to host the show
2017 - Good Morning Britain
   (Fireman Sam)

Date:
October 5, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show in a pre-recorded interview to discuss Fireman Sam
2017 - TV Choice Awards
   (News Coverage)

Date:
September 4, 2017

Type:
Awards

Notes:
  • The awards show itself was not televised, but entertainment and news programs covered the event
2017 - Late Show with Stephen
   Colbert

Date:
August 9, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared to promote the release of Disney's DuckTales (David voices Scrooge McDuck) and Broadchurch on BBC America
2017 - Good Morning America

Date:
August 8, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared to promote the release of Disney's DuckTales (David voices Scrooge McDuck)
  • David and his co-stars recorded the interview on August 7th, but it didn't air until August 8th
  • The gang also appeared in Online Streaming interviews with AOL Build and ABC News
2017 - The Proclaimers: This is
   the Story

Date:
June 21, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was the interviewer in this Proclaimers retrospective documentary
2017 - Andrew Marr

Date:
March 26, 2017

Type:
Guest/Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared to talk about Don Juan in Soho (but he also discussed Broadchurch and Doctor Who)
2017 - Comic Relief/Red Nose Day

Date:
March 24, 2017

Type:
Guest/Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on Graham Norton's giant Red Nose Day couch
2017 - Top Gear

Date:
March 12, 2017

Type:
Guest/Interview

Notes:
2017 - This Morning

Date:
March 6, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • A pre-recorded, on-set interview with David and Olivia to discuss Broadchurch
2017 - The One Show

Date:
March 2, 2017

Type:
Guest/Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote his upcoming play, Don Juan in Soho
2017 - Lorraine

Date:
February 27, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Various news programs ran behind-the-scenes interviews with David and Olivia Colman on the set of Broadchurch, which aired throughout the Series 3 run
2017 - Broadchurch Promotional
    Interviews

Date:
February 27, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Various news programs ran behind-the-scenes interviews with David and Olivia Colman on the set of Broadchurch, which aired throughout the Series 3 run (not just on the date listed for this entry)
2017 - This Morning

Date:
February 27, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared to discuss Broadchurch
2017 - BBC Scotland News

Date:
February 27, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • This was one of a number of interviews David did with Scottish news stations to promote Mad to be Normal
2017 - Live at Five

Date:
February 27, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • This was one of a number of interviews David did with Scottish news stations to promote Mad to be Normal
2017 - Scotland Tonight

Date:
February 27, 2017

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • The interview was about Mad to be Normal, premiering at the Glasgow Film Festival. They also discussed Broadchurch
  • The interview was filmed on February 26th
2017 - The Brit Awards

Date:
February 22, 2017

Type:
Awards Show

Notes:
  • David presented the award in the Best Female British Artist category - the winner was Emeli Sande
2017 - The Last Leg

Date:
January 27, 2017

Type:
Comedy Talk Show

Notes:
2016 - Full Frontal with
   Samantha Bee

Date:
June 27, 2016

Type:
Comedy/Commentary Series

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to read out Scottish anti-Trump tweets
2016 - Very British Problems

Date:
premiered May 9, 2016

Type:
Comedy/Commentary Series

Notes:
  • After appearing in the Christmas episode in 2015, David (and Catherine Tate) continued their commentaries for Series 2
2016 - Have I Got News For You

Date:
May 6, 2016

Type:
Commentary

Notes:
  • David filmed this, his second episode, on May 5th, 2016
  • An extended version, "Have I Got a Bit More News for You", aired on May 9th, 2016
  • Series 51, Episode 5
2016 - The Lase Show with Stephen
   Colbert

Date:
April 27, 2016

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared to discuss Shakespeare and Richard II, along with a bit of Doctor Who
  • The episode was Season 1, Episode 130
2016 - Shakespeare Live from the RSC

Date:
April 23, 2016

Type:
Variety/Celebratory Program

Notes:
  • David Co-Hosted the show with Catherine Tate
  • David appeared in the "A Line of Hamlets" sketch along with Paapa Essiedu, Tim Minchin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Harriet Walter, Rory Kinnear, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench, and Prince Charles
  • David also appeared in the final set, reading for Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream
2016 - Shakespeare Festival
   Interview on BBC News

Date:
April 23, 2016

Type:
News Program

Notes:
  • David appeared on BBC News to discuss Shakespeare
2016 - CNN's Quest Means Business

Date:
April 23, 2016

Type:
News Program

Notes:
  • David appeared on CNN news show "Quest Means Business" to discuss Shakespeare
2016 - Shakespeare Festival
   Interview on ITV

Date:
April 22, 2016

Type:
News Program

Notes:
  • David and Gregory Doran were interviewed on ITV from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to discuss Shakespeare. Portions of their interview were spread across a few segments/news shows, such as News at Ten
2016 - Ant and Dec's Saturday
   Night Takeaway

Date:
March 12, 2016

Type:
Variety Show

Notes:
  • David appeared as the guest announcer, and took part in a game of Read My Lips
2016 - National Television Awards

Date:
January 20, 2016

Type:
Awards Program

Notes:
  • David appeared on the video honoring Special Recognition recipient Billy Connolly
  • David was nominated in the Best Actor category for Broadchurch (Series Two), but he lost to Surrane Jones
  • David himself was the recipient of the Special Recognition Award last year (2015)
2016 - Friday Night Feast

Date:
January 15, 2015

Type:
Cooking Show

Notes:
  • The episode was recorded on October 9, 2015
2016 - Room 101

Date:
January 14, 2016

Type:
Contestant

Notes:
  • The episode was recorded on October 27, 2015
  • An "extended" version of the show with additional footage aired on June 26, 2016
2016 - Derren Brown's Pushed to
   the Edge

Date:
January 12, 2015

Type:
Fake Charity Appeal?

Notes:
  • David appeared along with other stars (Stephen Fry, Martin Freeman, Matt Lucas) in short video appeals to lend credibility to a fake charity event as part of the "trick"
2016 - Andrew Marr Show

Date:
January 09, 2015

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared with Gregory Doran to promote the RSC's "King and Country" set of plays, including Richard II
  • The interview was recorded on January 8, 2016
2015 - A Grand Night In: The
    Story of Aardman

Date:
December 26, 2015

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
2015 - Very British Problems
   at Christmas

Date:
December 17, 2015

Type:
Commentary

Notes:
2015 - The World Of 2016

Date:
December 17, 2015

Type:
Commentary

Notes:
  • David appeared on the program to discuss Shakespeare
2015 - Late Night with Seth Meyers

Date:
November 23, 2015

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2015 - Good Morning Britain

Date:
November 18, 2015

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • One of David's stops on the promotional tour for Jessica Jones
2015 - Jessica Jones Promotional
   Coverage

Date:
November 17, 2015 (and surrounding days)

Type:
Promotional appearances

Notes:
  • Various entertainment news media and morning shows covered the premiere of Jessica Jones, including bits of pre-recorded interviews and premiere coverage.
  • Notably, Good Morning America included the Jessica Jones premiere during their "40 for 40" special (to celebrate their 40th anniversary they broadcast for 40 consecutive hours)
2015 - Jonathan Ross Show

Date:
November 14, 2015

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • The episode was recorded on November 9, 2015
  • David appeared on the show to promote Jessica Jones
2015 - Children in Need

Date:
November 12, 2015

Type:
Charity Appeal

Notes:
2015 - The Nation's Favourite
   Beatles Number One

Date:
November 11, 2015

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
  • David appears in short little interview snippits throughout the 2 hour show
2015 - Have I Got News for You

Date:
October 30, 2015

Type:
Comedy/Game Show

Notes:
  • The episode was recorded on October 29, 2015
  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You (the extended version of the show) aired on November 2nd
  • Series 50, Episode 5
2015 - Bring the Noise

Date:
October 22, 2015

Type:
Comedy/Game Show

Notes:
  • The episode was recorded on October 8, 2015
2015 - TV Choice Awards
    (footage from "This Morning")

Date:
September 8, 2015

Type:
Awards Show

Notes:
  • David picked up awards for Best Actor and Best Drama Series (for Broadchurch)
  • The awards ceremony was held on Sept 7th and "This Morning" aired their coverage on Sept 8th
2015 - White House Correspondents'
   Dinner

Date:
April 25, 2015

Type:
Attendee

Notes:
  • David and Georgia attended the annual event in Washington, D.C. as guests of The Guardian
  • David and Georgia could be seen via the live red carpet coverage of the event
2015 - Comic Relief

Date:
March 13, 2015

Type:
Presenter

Notes:
  • David gave a follow-up report on his Malaria appeal from 4 years ago
2015 - What's On Stage
   Awards Coverage

Date:
February 15, 2015

Type:
Award Recipient

Notes:
  • Although the awards themselves weren't televised, various entertainment news programs covered the What's on Stage winners, including David's win for "Best Actor in a Play" for Richard II
2015 - National Television Awards

Date:
January 21, 2015

Type:
Presenter & Award Recipient

Notes:
  • David was surprised as he received the prestigious "Special Recognition" award for his contributions to television
  • David and Olivia Coleman presented the Best Actor in a Drama award
2015 - The Graham Norton Show

Date:
January 16, 2015

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show with Olivia Coleman to promote Broadchurch's second series
  • His appearance was recorded on January 15, 2015
  • Episode s16e15
2014 - The Queen Latifah Show

Date:
November 18, 2014

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote Gracepoint
  • His appearance was recorded on November 11, 2014
2014 - BAFTA Scotland Awards
    (footage from news programs)

Date:
November 16, 2014

Type:
Awards Show

Notes:
  • David picked up the Television Actor award for The Escape Artist
2014 - Good Day LA

Date:
November 11, 2014

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote Gracepoint
2014 - The Late Late Show with
   Craig Ferguson

Date:
November 10, 2014

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on The Late Late Show to promote Gracepoint
2014 - The Late Show with
   David Letterman

Date:
October 29, 2014

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on The Late Show to promote Gracepoint
  • Season "2014", Episode 111
2014 - Local Fox Morning News
   Shows

Date:
October 1 & 2, 2014

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David Tennant and Anna Gunn were interviewed live by various local Fox morning new programs (in various markets all across the United States) in the lead-up to the premiere of Gracepoint
2014 - Gracepoint Premiere

Date:
September 30, 2014

Type:
Interviews

Notes:
  • Interviews recorded at the Gracepoint premiere event in Los Angeles were used by various US media outlets to promote Gracepoint
  • The premiere event took place at the Bing Theatre in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
2014 - Entertainment Tonight

Date:
September 24, 2014 (Canada)

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Both Entertainment Tonight programs in the US and Canada ran featured David Tennant in interviews talking about his role in Gracepoint.
  • Although both Entertainment Tonight episodes aired on different dates, the interviews were recorded in the same interview session with David
  • Canada's footage aired on September 24, 2014
2014 - Doctor Who "Ultimate"
   Specials

Date:
August 16, 2014 - The Ultimate Companion
August 18, 2014 - The Ultimate Doctor

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Both specials were hosted by David's father-in-law, 5th Doctor Peter Davison
  • The specials were part of the lead-up to the premiere of Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor
2014 - Fathom Events & InnerSpace

Date:
June 16 & July 7, 2014

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • On June 16, 2014 David appeared in movie theaters in a special interview filmed to be screened as part of the Fathom Events special David Tennant Event, which saw the Doctor Who two-part episode Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel in movie theaters on one night and the Tennant-narrated Wings documentary showing the next night in theaters across the US
  • The Canadian channel Space aired additional parts of the same interview on their InnerSpace show on July 7, 2014
  • The interviews were conducted while DT was in Canada filming Gracepoint
2014 - The Real History of
   Science Fiction

Date:
April 19, 2014 (BBC America)

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
  • Episode 1 - Robots (April 19, 2014)
  • Episode 2 - Space (April 26, 2014)
  • Episode 3 - Invasion (May 3, 2014) - features David discussing Daleks & Cybermen
  • Episode 4 - Time (August 16, 2014) - features David discussing Doctor Who
  • The series aired in the UK starting in November of 2014 under the title "Tomorrow's Worlds: The Unearthly History Of Science Fiction", narrated by historian Dominic Sandbrook (Mark Gatiss narrates the US version)
2014 - Sport Relief

Date:
March 22, 2014

Title:
Sport Relief

Type:
News/Interview/Appeal

Notes:
David traveled to Sierra Leone to film a series of appeal videos for Sport Relief 2014. His videos included footage of families living in a rubbish dump and stories from a children's hospital and a primary school.
2014 - How to Get Ahead

Date:
March 12, 2014 (BBC Four)

Type:
Documentary

Notes:

David appeared in episode 1: "At Medieval Court", wherein Stephen Smith looks at how to get ahead in the court of Richard II.
2014 - CTV News

Date:
February 7, 2014 (Canada)

Type:
News

Notes:

The CTV News cameras caught a glimpse of David walking on set while filming Gracepoint, and aired their footage during their nightly news broadcast.
2013 - BBC America's Farewell to Matt
   Smith

Date:
December 25, 2013 (BBC America)

Type:
Special / Interview

Notes:
2013 - The Graham Norton Show

Date:
November 22nd (BBC One)

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared along with Matt Smith to promote "The Day of the Doctor"
2013 - BBC America Doctor Who
   Promos

Date:
November & December (BBC America)

Type:
Promotional Shorts / Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared in various promotional shorts that aired during commercial breaks on BBC America throughout November and December
  • David appeared in promo shorts for both "The Day of the Doctor" and "The Time of the Doctor"
  • Variations on some of these same shorts (such as a longer version of the American movie lines short) also appeared in the BBC America 50th Anniversary Pre-show
2013 - Tales from the TARDIS

Date:
November 18th, 2013 (BBC America)

Type:
Special / Interview

Notes:
2013 - The Ultimate Guide to
   Doctor Who

Date:
November 18th, 2013 (BBC Three)

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2013 - BBC News

Date:
November 18th, 2013

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2013 - Channel 4 News

Date:
November 11th, 2013

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was interviewed to promote/discuss Richard II and its live broadcast
2013 - BBC Breakfast

Date:
October 29th, 2013

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2013 - Crime Thriller Awards

Date:
Ceremony: October 23rd, 2013
Aired: October 27, 2013

Type:
Awards Ceremony

Notes:
  • David was unable to attend in person, as he was onstage in Stratford-Upon-Avon performing Richard II, however he appeared via pre-recorded message
  • David won the Best Actor dagger for his performance as D.I. Alec Hardy in Broadchurch. The show also won for Best TV Show, Best Actress (Olivia Coleman) and Best Supporting Actor (Andrew Buchan)
2013 - Doctor Who Explained

Date:
October 12th, 2013 (in the UK on Watch)

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • From the makers of Doctor Who Revisited
  • Debuts in the US on BBC America in November and in Australia on October 20th
2013 - Comic Relief / Red Nose Day

Date:
March 15th, 2013 (BBC 1 & 2)

Type:
Appeal/Host

Notes:
  • David made a surprise appearance with Davina McCall and John Bishop - in a semi-reinactment of his famous kiss with Davina when they hosted together in 2009
  • David also appeared on stage in the segment of the show hosted by Jonathan Ross and Jack Whitehall, airing his video on Malaria filmed during his trip for the 2011 appeal
2013 - Daybreak

Date:
March 4th, 2013 (ITV 1)

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David and Olivia Coleman appeared (in a pre-taped interview) on morning show Daybreak to promote Broadchurch
  • Another snippit from the same interview aired on April 1, 2013
2013 - ITV News - Broadchurch

Date:
March 3rd, 2013

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2013 - Daybreak

Date:
January 31, 2013

Type:
Interview snippit

Notes:
  • Although part of a longer interview (to be aired later as part of Broadchurch promotion) Daybreak aired a snippet of David Tennant singing along with their piece on bands their viewers would like to see get back together
2013 - The Doctors Revisited

Date:
All premiere dates are for BBC America:
  • January 27, 2013 - William Hartnell episode
  • February 24, 2013 - Patrick Troughton episode
  • March 31, 2013 - Jon Pertwee episode
  • April 28, 2013 - Tom Baker episode
  • May 26, 2013 - Peter Davison episode
  • October 27, 2013 - David Tennant episode
Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appears in the episodes for the first 5 Doctors, but sadly does not appear in the episodes for Doctors 6-9
  • David's comments for the first 3 Doctors' episodes were likely filmed at the same time (possibly during the filming of Broadchurch, as David looks like his character Alec Hardy and is wearing one of Hardy's suits). For the 4th, 5th and 10th Doctors' episodes he appears out-of-costume and with his usual hairstyle.
2013 - Jonathan Ross Show

Date:
Aired: January 5, 2013
Recorded: January 4, 2013

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote Spies of Warsaw
2012 - Nativity 2 Premiere /
   Promotion

Date:
Mid-November, 2012 (on BBC America)

Type:
News / Interview

Notes:
  • During the Nativity 2 premiere (November 13, 2012), David did various interviews that aired on a variety of media outlets over the following days
  • David was filming Broadchurch at the time, so had to keep his character's stubbly beard
2012-2013 - Doctor Who BBC America
   Specials

Type:
BBCA Documentary Specials / Interviews

Notes:
  • David was interviewed for a series of specials that aired on BBC America (usually in association with a new Doctor Who episode)
  • David appears to be wearing a "Ham Night" shirt from The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists
  • Special: Doctor Who in the U.S.
    • Aired September 30, 2012
    • Aired just before the US premiere of Doctor Who Series 7 episode "The Angels Take Manhattan"
  • Special: Doctor Who - The Companions
    • Aired: March 31, 2013
    • Aired in the lead-up to the US premiere of Doctor Who Series 7 episode "The Bells of Saint John"
2012 - Comedy World Cup

Date:
Aired: Sept 15 - Oct 27, 2012 (on Channel 4 in the UK)

Type:
Host

Notes:
  • David was the host for all 7 episodes of the first season
  • David recorded the episodes while also working on television drama Broadchurch
  • Filming Schedule (aired episodes were recorded at Teddington Studios):
    • An unaired pilot was filmed on Sept 2, 2012 at RADA Studios
    • Episodes 1 & 2 - Sept 8, 2012
    • Episodes 3 & 4 - Sept 16, 2012
    • Episodes 5 & 6 - Sept 23, 2012
    • Episode 7 - Oct 7, 2012
2012 - Attack of the Show

Date:
Aired: August 2, 2012 (on the G4 Channel in the US and Canada)
Aired: August 3, 2012 (on the Fuel Channel in Australia)
Recorded: July 31, 2012

Series Title:
Attack of the Show

Type:
Interview

Notes:
Filmed while David was in LA for the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, promoting The Spies of Warsaw for BBCA.
2012 - Shakespeare Uncovered

Date:
July 17, 2012

Series Title:
Shakespeare Uncovered

Episode Title:
Hamlet: Presented by David Tennant

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
David presented "Hamlet", the final episode of the 6-part series
2012 - Discovering Hamlet

Date:
April 15, 2012

Title:
Discovering Hamlet

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
David discussed the role of Hamlet
2012 - Sport Relief Mile Coverage

Date:
March 25, 2012

Title:
Coverage of the Sport Relief Mile Event

Type:
News/Interview

Notes:
David was interviewed both before and after he ran in the event
David also appeared in a series of 2012 Sport Relief commercials
2012 - The Pirates! In an Adventure
   With Scientists Promotion

Date:
late March, 2012

Title:
Premiere and Promotion for Pirates!

Type:
News/Interview

Notes:
David did a series of radio appearances and various press launch interviews that aired on a variety of media outlets
2012 - The One Show

Date:
March 9, 2012

Title:
The One Show

Type:
Magazine Show/Interview

Notes:
David attended the show to promote The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists
2012 - Let's Dance for Sport Relief

Date:
March 3, 2012

Title:
Let's Dance for Sport Relief

Type:
Charity Show/Interview

Notes:
David attended the show to support long time friend & former lodger, Arabella Weir. He and her children were interviewed after her dance performance.
David also appeared in a series of 2012 Sport Relief commercials, and ran the Sport Relief Mile
2011 - Nerdist Christmas Special

Date:
December 24, 2011

Title:
Nerdist Christmas Special (BBC America)

Type:
Interview

Notes:
Although only 5 minutes of David's interview was aired on the television show, the audio of the entire interview (which is over an hour long) is available as a downloadable podcast at nerdist.com.
2011 - Catherine Tate's Laughing
    at the Noughties

Date:
December 17, 2011

Title:
Catherine Tate's Laughing at the Noughties (part of the "Laughing at the..." series on Channel 4)

Type:
Commentator (his main job seemed to be interviewing Catherine Tate)

Notes:
2011 - Newsround Christmas
    Interview

Date:
December 3, 2011

Title:
Newsround (CBBC)

Type:
Interview

Notes:
Brief interview about Christmas from the set of Nativity 2
2011 - Children in Need Rocks
    Manchester

Date:
November 17, 2011

Title:
Children in Need Rocks Manchester

Type:
Co-Host

Notes:
2011 - Fry's Planet Word

Date:
October 23, 2011

Title:
Fry's Planet Word - in the episode titled "The Power and the Glory"

Type:
Documentary - Interview

Notes:
- The show was a 5 part documentary series about language, written and presented by Stephen Fry
- David was interviewed about the experience of playing Hamlet
2011 - TV Choice Awards

Date:
September 13, 2011

Type:
Awards Ceremony

Notes:
- David won Best Actor for Single Father
- David beat out other Best Actor nominees Matt Smith as the Doctor, Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock, and Colin Morgan as Merlin
- Interviews with the winners aired the morning following the ceremony on ITV's This Morning
2011 - Fright Night Promotion

Date:
August 2011

Title:
Various promotional interviews for morning news programs

Type:
Interview

Notes:
Due to ongoing performances of Much Ado About Nothing, David couldn't appear in person for Fright Night Promotion in the US, however he was able to participate in some interviews via satellite, which were aired on various local morning news programs in the United States
2011 - How We Itched the Golden Nit

Date:
July 2, 2011 (BBC 2)

Title:
Blue Peter Special - How We Itched the Golden Nit

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
Aired after the television premiere of The Itch of the Golden Nit
2011 - Elisabeth Sladen Tribute

Date:
April 21-24, 2011

Title:
Elisabeth Sladen Tribute

Type:
Interviews

Notes:
  • As David was doing the rounds for United promotion, he also spoke on the sad news of Elisabeth Sladen's passing. He appeared on shows including BBC Breakfast, Newsround, and the CBBC Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen.
  • The 15-minute Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen was produced by the "Doctor Who Confidential" team
2011 - United Promotion

Date:
April 21-23, 2011

Title:
United Promotional Appearances

Type:
Interviews

Notes:
David made a number of appearances to promote United, including BBC Breakfast and Football Focus Today
2011 - Graham Norton

Date:
April 15, 2011

Title:
The Graham Norton Show

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David and Catherine Tate appeared together to promote their upcoming play, Much Ado About Nothing
  • Episode s09e01
2011 - Comic Relief/Red Nose Day
   - 24 Hour Panel People

Date:
March 5, 2011 (online) / March 25, 2011 (BBC One)

Type:
Game Show Panelist/Interview

Notes:
- 24 Hour Panel People was a marathon show in which David Walliams participated in a succession of panel shows broadcast live (over the internet) for 24 hours.
- Highlights from the panel shows were aired on BBC One on March 25, 2011
- David Tennant appeared in 2 panel shows - Through the Keyhole and Blankety Blank
- David Tennant also appeared in "The Pod" (with Paul O'Grady) for an interview in between 2 of the panel shows
- David Tennant also appeared in 2 humorous videos of actors wishing David Walliams good luck in his quest to complete all of the panel shows
2011 - Comic Relief/Red Nose Day
   - Uganda Appeal Videos

Date:
March 18, 2011

Type:
Documentary/Appeal

Notes:
- David visited Uganda (in November 2010) to film a series of appeal videos for Comic Relief
- One of the videos featured children needing cataract surgery
- One of the videos featured adults needing cataract surgery
- One of the videos featured children struck with malaria
- There were additional appeal videos where David provided the voiceover
- After David's malaria video aired, the phone lines crashed because they were so clogged with callers
2011 - British Comedy Awards

Date:
January 22, 2011

Type:
Awards Show

Notes:
- David presented the People's Choice award (won by Miranda Hart)
- David was also interviewed as part of their "Live Lock-In"
2011 - BBC Breakfast

Date:
January 8, 2011

Type:
Much Ado About Nothing Announcement

Notes:
- David Tennant and Catherine Tate appeared together to announce their upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing
2010 - United Filming Coverage

Date:
December 10, 2010

Type:
News Programs/Interview

Notes:
- David appeared in interviews for North East News and North West Tonight from the set of United
2010 - 2 Minute Silence

Date:
November 2010

Type:
Appearance

Notes:
- David was one of the celebrities who appeared in the 2 Minute Silence video, in support of the 2 Minute Silence single.
- The single & video was in support of serving and ex-serving troops and their families
2010 - Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

Date:
7 episodes between November 1 and December 22, 2010

Type:
Impressions(?)

Notes:
- David appeared in a filmed segment in each episode of Series 3 of Chris Moyles' Quiz Night.
- David presented the "David Tennant's Celebrity Impressions" question
2010 - Ask Rhod Gilbert

Date:
October 25, 2010

Type:
Authenticator

Notes:
  • Series 1, Episode 5
  • Cockerels crow whenever they feel like it
2010 - The Andrew Marr Show

Date:
October 10, 2010

Type:
Interview

Notes:
- The interview was mostly for promotion of Single Father
- David also discussed Doctor Who, Hollywood, and Hamlet
2010 - Paul O' Grady Live

Date:
October 8, 2010

Type:
Interview - Single Father Promotion

Notes:
- The interview was mostly for promotion of Single Father
- David also discussed his performances in Celebrity Autobiography, Doctor Who, Billie Piper, and held a micro-pig...
2010 - BBC Breakfast

Date:
October 8, 2010

Type:
Interview - Single Father Promotion

Notes:
- The interview was primarily for promotion of Single Father
- David also discussed Doctor Who and Hollywood
2010 - Emmy Awards

Date:
August 29, 2010

Type:
Red Carpet

Notes:
David walked the red carpet at the 2010 Prime Time Emmy Awards ceremony. He attended as a guest of PBS and Patrick Stewart, who was nominated in the Supporting Actor category for their filmed version of Hamlet.
2010 - Decoy Bride Filming

Date:
- July 7, 2010 - BBC North West Tonight
- July 15 - BBC Scotland

Type:
Decoy Bride Filming

Notes:
Various news programs spoke with David as he was filming The Decoy Bride.
2010 - National Movie Awards

Date:
May 25, 2010

Type:
Awards Show/Documentary

Notes:
The Harry Potter film franchise won a special achievement National Movie Award award. A special filmed segment was shown as the award was presented - David appeared/was interviewed throughout the filmed segment.
2010 - Doctor Who - The Ultimate
    Guide

Date:
April 7, 2010 (BBC America)

Type:
BBCA Documentary Special / Interview

Notes:
  • Aired just before the US premiere of Series 5 of Doctor Who (with Matt Smith).
  • BBC America used some of their interview footage of David, Russell T. Davis, and Julie Gardner (taped in the run-up to David's departure as The Doctor) in the program.
2010 - The National Television Awards

Date:
January 20, 2010

Type:
Awards Program

Notes:
- David won the Best Drama Performance award for his portrayal of the Tenth Doctor for the "Specials Season" of Doctor Who
- Doctor Who also won Best Drama for the "Specials Season" of Doctor Who
- David Tennant also presented the award for Star Travel Documentary
2010 - The David Tennant Special

Date:
Aired: January 2, 2010

Type:
BBCA Documentary Special / Interview

Notes:
  • Aired right before the US Premiere of The End Of Time, Part 2
  • Used interview footage filmed at the same time as some of their other BBCA-Doctor Who Specials
2010 - The Big Fat Quiz of the Year

Date:
Aired: January 1, 2010
Recorded: December 7, 2009

Type:
Quiz Program

Notes:
- Aired on January 1, 2010, this was the quiz for 2009
- David Tennant provided a videotaped question/answer on the quiz
2010 - David's Last Interview as The
   Doctor

Date:
Aired: January 1, 2010
Recorded: December 31, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
- Aired on BBC1, Lizo Mzimba conducted the interview and called it "David's last TV interview as the Doctor"
2009 - BBC Breakfast Interview -
   The End of Time Part 2 Promotion

Date:
Aired: December 31, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
- to promote David's final episode as The Doctor
2009 - GMTV Interview - The End of
   Time Part 2 Promotion

Date:
Aired: December 31, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
- to promote David's final episode as The Doctor
2009 - Alan Carr's Chatty Man
   New Year's Special

Date:
Aired: December 29, 2009
Recorded: November 4, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
- Doctor Who alumni Catherine Tate was also a guest on the show
2009 - The Greatest TV Shows
   of the Noughties

Date:
Aired: December 27, 2009 on Channel 4

Type:
Interview

Notes:
- Doctor Who placed at Number 3 of their list
- David also commented on Spooks and Top Gear
2009 - QI Christmas Episode

Date:
Aired: December 24, 2009
The "Extended Version" Aired: December 29, 2009
Recorded: May 28, 2009

Type:
Game Show

Notes:
Season G, Episode 05, "Groovy"
2009 - CBeebies Bedtime Stories

Date:
Aired: December 24 - 30, 2009

Type:
Host / Story Reader

Notes:
  • David read 5 different bedtime stories:
    • How High is the Sky (premiered December 22nd)
    • Small Mouse Big City (premiered December 23rd)
    • The Christmas Bear (premiered December 24th)
    • Miki (premiered December 29th)
    • Emily Brown and the Elephant (premiered December 30th)
  • Two different versions of "The Christmas Bear" aired. The one on December 24th was very "Christmas Eve" specific, whereas the version on December 27th did not mention Christmas Eve.
2009 - The Learning Zone
   - Shakespeare

Date:
Aired: December 20 - 22, 2009

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
  • BBC2 aired 3 separate hour long episodes on the filming of David Tennant's Hamlet. The episodes were titled:
    • The Play's The Thing (premiered December 20th)
    • From Page to Stage (premiered December 21st)
    • From Stage to Screen (premiered December 22nd)
  • A cut-down, hour long version of the documentary appeared as bonus footage on the DVD release of David's Hamlet
2009 - Inside the TARDIS

Date:
Aired: December 19, 2009

Type:
BBCA Documentary Special / Interview

Notes:
  • Aired in the lead-up to the Waters of Mars U.S. premiere
  • One of a number of 45 minute BBCA specials used to promote/advertise Doctor Who
  • BBCA also aired shorter, 5 minute looks at Doctor Who and The Waters of Mars around this same time period
2009 - Lizo Interviews David on Set

Date:
Aired: December 17, 2009
Recorded: May 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
- BBC News interview by Lizo Mzimba on David leaving the role of the Doctor
2009 - Nevermind the Buzzcocks

Date:
Aired: December 16, 2009
Recorded: November 3, 2009

Type:
Game Show Host

Notes:
  • This was a special "Doctor Who" edition of Buzzcocks, also featuring co-stars Catherine Tate and Bernard Cribbins
2009 - Blue Peter

Date:
Aired: December 15, 2009

Type:
Interview / Award

Notes:
  • David was presented with a gold Blue Peter badge because he inspired so many kids during his time as the Doctor on Doctor Who
  • The award was presented to David during a break in filming the movie St. Trinian's 2
2009 - St. Trinian's 2 Premiere Special

Date:
Aired: December 13, 2009 on Channel 4

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Channel 4 aired this program about the premiere of St. Trinian's 2 (it premiered on December 9th). David did not attend the premiere but the show included new interview footage from the set of the movie.
2009 - Blue Peter

Date:
Aired: November 30, 2009

Type:
Charity Campaign

Notes:
  • David filmed a short clip from the set of St. Trinian's 2 in support of Blue Peter's "Send a Smile" campaign.
2009 - GMTV

Date:
Aired: November 30, 2009

Type:
Birthday Message

Notes:
  • David was one of numerous celebrities to film a happy 50th birthday wish to long time presenter, Lorraine Kelly
2009 - Children in Need

Date:
Aired: November 20, 2009

Type:
Charity Appeal

Notes:
  • David appeared in a brief appeal segment shortly before the Children in Need exclusive sneak peek of the 2009 Doctor Who Christmas Special
2009 - The Paul O'Grady Show

Date:
Aired: November 12, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was interviewed by 12 year old Luke on the set of The Waters of Mars
2009 - Graham Norton

Date:
Aired: November 9, 2009
Recorded: November 5, 2009

Type:
Guest/Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared as promotion for the Doctor Who episode "The Waters of Mars"
  • Episode #6.6
2009 - Waters of Mars Press Launch

Date:
October 30, 2009

Type:
Press Launch / Interviews

Notes:
Various news outlets aired footage from the press launch of Waters of Mars
2009 - GMTV - Waters of Mars Promo

Date:
October 30, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
David was interviewed via satellite about The Waters of Mars
2009 - Masterpiece Contemporary

Date:
Aired: October - November 2009

Type:
Series Host

Notes:
  • David was the host of PBS's Masterpiece Contemporary (an American show), providing five short introductions before each episode. The dates of his appearances are:
    • Endgame - October 25
    • Place of Execution - November 1st & 8th
    • Collision - November 15th & 22nd
  • Starting in 2010, footage from David's 2009 recordings were used in introductions/advertisements for the episodes (no new footage was used)
2009 - Doctor Who's Greatest
   Moments

Date:
August - September 2009

Type:
Documentary Series

Notes:
  • This documentary series aired as three 1 hour episodes on BBC Three
  • The episodes were:
    • The Doctor - Premiered August 20, 2009
    • The Companions - Premiered August 27, 2009
    • The Enemies - Premiered September 3, 2009
  • These specials were produced by the "Doctor Who Confidential" team
  • 40 minute "cut down" versions of each episode were also created
2009 - San Diego Six

Date:
July 7, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David and Russell T. Davies were interviewed on a local morning news program while they were in the United States for the San Diego Comic Con (where David appeared to great acclaim at the Doctor Who panel)
2009 - Tonight's The Night

Date:
May 23, 2009

Type:
BBC One Series

Notes:
  • David appeared in a Doctor Who sketch for a competition winner who won the opportunity to appear in a filmed Doctor Who scene. John Barrowman, who hosts Tonight's the Night, also appeared as Captain Jack and himself.
  • David appeared as "himself" in the sketch, as written by Russell T. Davies, and also really appeared as himself in a behind-the-scenes look at the sketch
  • This was the last thing Russell T. Davies wrote before leaving Doctor Who, and he revealed that he didn't really want this to be the last thing he wrote for David's Doctor, so instead he included David playing himself in a cheeky, amusing way.
2009 - BAFTA Television Awards

Date:
April 26, 2009

Type:
Presenter

Notes:
  • David presented Jane Tranter with a Special Award BAFTA "in recognition of her outstanding creative contribution to the industry"
  • David also appeared alongside Jane in various interviews after she received her reward
2009 - BBC Breakfast

Date:
April 11, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on BBC Breakfast to promote Planet of the Dead
2009 - GMTV

Date:
April 11, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • GMTV interviewed David on the set of Planet of the Dead
2009 - Comic Relief - Red Nose Day

Date:
March 13, 2009

Type:
Host, Presenter, Game Show Contestant

Notes:
  • David and Davina McCall hosted/presented the first hour
  • David and Davina competed in a Mastermind Special (David's specialist subject was Doctor Who 1963-2009 - and he won!)
  • David and the TARDIS also appeared at the very end of the program to reveal the final total (where he was also joined by Catherine Tate, Graham Norton, and Alan Carr)
  • David also appeared (and played guitar with Franz Ferdinand) on a special Comic Relief Top of the Pops on BBC 2
2009 - Peter Kay's Raiders of the
    Pop Charts

Date:
March 6, 2009

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Interview / behind-the-scenes footage of David appearing in Peter Kay's I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) video for Comic Relief in 2007
  • Peter Kay said some lovely things about David and how much it meant to him that David participated
2009 - Doctor Who at the Proms

Date:
January 1, 2009

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
  • Originaly aired on BBC via the Red Button service to accompany the first airing of the Doctor Who Prom
  • David could not appear in-person at the prom (due to Hamlet), however he recorded a special interactive mini-episode titled "Music of the Spheres"
  • This special was produced by the Doctor Who Confidential team
2008 - BBC News The Next Doctor
   Coverage

Date:
December 23, 2008

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Lizo Mzimba interviewed David Tennant and David Morrisey on the set of The Next Doctor.
  • David couldn't do his usual in-person publicity for The Next Doctor because he was recovering from back surgery (so his participation was limited to radio interviews and pre-recorded interviews such as this one)
2008 - The One Show

Date:
December 19, 2008

Type:
Interview

Notes:
Long time Whovian Jon Culshaw interviewed David on the set of The Next Doctor
2008 - BBC News Coverage of the
   Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Date:
November 24, 2008

Type:
Interview

Notes:
David was interviewed about the importance of recognizing and celebrating theatre
2008 - Children in Need
   Doctor Who Backstage Tour

Date:
November 8, 2008

Type:
Host(ish)

Notes:
As part of the Children in Need appeal, 100 contest winners got to tour Upper Boat studios (where Doctor Who was made) on November 8th and 9th. David could not appear in person (as it was during his Hamlet run in Stratford), however he provided a recorded message for the contest winners, which was aired on television as part of the news coverage of the event.
2008 - BBC Breakfast

Date:
November 3, 2008

Type:
Interview

Notes:
David spoke to the hosts about his decision to leave Doctor Who as well as promotion for Einstein and Eddington and The Next Doctor
2008 - David's Decision to Leave
   Doctor Who News Coverage

Date:
October 30 - November 2, 2008

Type:
Interviews

Notes:
  • After David's announcement that he was leaving Doctor Who, various news programs and morning shows ran pieces about it
  • Many sources ran footage from a special interview David had given Lizo Mzimba about his decision to leave
  • GMTV interviewed Sylvester McCoy about his reaction to David stepping down
2008 - National Television Awards

Date:
October 29, 2008

Type:
Awards Program

Notes:
  • David won the "Outstanding Drama Performance" award for Doctor Who (a category where he was nominated against co-star Catherine Tate as Donna Noble)
  • David gave his acceptance speech live via satellite link from Stratford (where he was in the middle of a performance of Hamlet)
  • Famously, it was via David's live acceptance speech that he announced his decision to leave Doctor Who after the 2009 Specials (much to the dismay of the audience)
  • Catherine Tate went on stage to accept David's award (and banter with him a bit via the satellite link)
  • Doctor Who also won "Most Popular Drama"
2008 - TV Quick & TV Choice Awards

Date:
October 9, 2008

Type:
Awards Program

Notes:
  • David won the "Best Actor" award for Doctor Who
  • David was unable to attend the ceremony due to Hamlet, but he sent a pre-recorded acceptance speech
  • Catherine Tate won "Best Actress" and Doctor Who won "Best Loved Drama"
2008 - Hamlet Opening Night
   Coverage

Date:
August 5, 2008

Type:
News Programs

Notes:
  • Various news programs reported on the opening night of David's Hamlet
  • August 5th was the official premiere - the show had been running in previews from July 24th
  • Most news pieces aired publicity stills from the production, but Midlands Today coverage included footage of David signing backstage after one of the performances
2008 - Sunday AM / The Andrew
   Marr Show

Date:
June 8, 2008

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Andrew Marr interviewed David about the Taking Over the Asylum DVD release, David's upcoming Hamlet, and Doctor Who
  • Episode #3.36
  • Also appearing on the couch with David at the end of the episode were Boris Johnson and Jacqui Smith
2008 - Trick or Treat

Date:
May 16 & June 6, 2008

Type:
Participant

Notes:
  • David appeared in 2 episodes of series 2:
    • Series 2, Episode 3: Time - The episode focused on David and attempted to have him travel in time
    • Series 2, Episode 6: Superstition - The episode featured everyone who had appeared in series 2
2008 - BBC Wales Promos

Date:
May 2008

Type:
Narrator

Notes:
David recorded 3 promos for BBC Wales, each depicting life in Wales. David appears as himself dressed as the Doctor on the TARDIS set at Upper Boat.
2008 - Friday Night with Jonathan
   Ross

Date:
April 4, 2008

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David and Catherine Tate appeared to promote Series 4 of Doctor Who
  • Episode #14.12
2008 - Doctor Who Series 4 Press
   Launch

Date:
April 1 - 4, 2008

Type:
Press Launch/Interview

Notes:
Various news sources (BBC Breakfast, Five News, GMTV, Newsround, Wales Today, etc) ran spots featuring press launch interviews David, Catherine Tate, and Russell T. Davies.
2008 - The Friday Night Project

Date:
March 28, 2008

Type:
Guest Host

Notes:
  • This was David's 2nd appearance as guest host
  • Series 6, Episode 2
2008 - New Heroes of Comedy

Date:
February 29, 2008

Type:
Commenter

Notes:
  • David appeared in Season 1, episode 2, titled "Lucas and Walliams"
2008 - The Brit Awards

Date:
February 20, 2008

Type:
Presenter

Notes:
  • David presented the award for "Best International Female"
  • The winner of the category was Kylie Minogue, who had co-starred with David in an episode of Doctor Who
  • David also participated in some backstage interviews at the Brits, including one where he shared the couch with Adele and Simon Pegg
2008 - Uned 5

Date:
January 11, 2008

Type:
Presenter

Notes:
  • Uned 5 was a Welsh magazine show geared to teenagers that aired on Welsh channel S4C
  • David accepted the "gwobrwyo'r goreuon" award on behalf of Doctor Who (awarded because Doctor Who was the viewers' favorite program)
2007/2008 - Jools Holland's
   Hootenanny

Date:
December 31, 2007 - January 1, 2008 (New Year's Celebration)

Type:
Guest/Interview

Notes:
  • David attended the festivities with friends John Simm and Adam James
2007 - Top Gear

Date:
December 23, 2007

Type:
Guest/Interview

Notes:
  • David was the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car"
  • Series 10, Episode 10
2007 - Blue Peter Appeal

Date:
December 19, 2007

Type:
Charity Appeal

Notes:
  • David appeared on Blue Peter as part of their appeal for young caregivers. He donated a Doctor Who CD and DVD to their cause and encouraged others to contribute as well.
2007 - Doctor Who Voyage of the
   Damned Press Launch

Date:
December 18, 2007

Type:
Interviews

Notes:
  • David was interviewed for a variety of shows at the press launch for Voyage of the Damned. Shows that featured footage from the launch included BBC Breakfast, GMTV, Newsround, and BBC News
2007 - Spirit of Scotland Awards

Date:
December 1, 2007 (on STV)

Type:
Award

Notes:
  • David won the "screen" category of the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards
  • David could not attend the ceremony (due to filming on Doctor Who), but he sent a short "thank you" video
  • David's father and sister attended the ceremony and his father accepted the award on David's behalf
2007 - Outtake TV - Celebrity
   Weakest Link Special

Date:
November 10, 2007

Type:
Contestant

Notes:
  • The show was a collection of outtakes and bloopers from various celebrity editions of The Weakest Link, including footage that did not air as part of the Doctor Who Weakest Link Special
  • Although David wasn't particularly featured in the previously unseen footage from the Doctor Who special, Anne Robinson (as host of the Outtake TV special) commented that "...for mega-sex appeal there's only one Doctor Who" before featuring him in a series of clips
2007 - GMTV's Entertainment Today

Date:
November 9, 2007

Type:
Interview

Notes:
Promotion for Learners
2007 - National Television Awards

Date:
October 31, 2007

Type:
Awards Show

Notes:
  • David picked up awards for Most Popular Actor and Most Popular Drama (for Doctor Who)
  • David also appeared in a backstage interview with Ozzy Osbourne's kids
  • David also appeared in red carpet coverage at the beginning of the awards program, and also featured in a brief red carpet interview that aired the following day on "Good Morning"
  • David dedicated his award to his mother, Helen McDonald
2007 - TV Quick / TV Choice Awards
    (footage from "This Morning")

Date:
September 3, 2007

Type:
Awards Show

Notes:
  • David picked up awards for Best Actor and Best Loved Drama (for Doctor Who)
  • The awards ceremony was held on Sept 3rd and "This Morning" aired their coverage on Sept 4th
2007 - The Friday Night Project

Date:
July 27, 2007

Type:
Interviewer (?)

Notes:
  • John Barrowman (Captain Jack) was the guest host, and David appeared with a pre-recorded question in the "Ask Me Anything" segment of the show
2007 - Live Earth Concert

Date:
July 7, 2007

Type:
Presenter

Notes:
  • Live Earth was a world-wide concert to combat climate change. David appeared at the UK (Wembley Stadium) venue.
  • David went on stage to announce the Pussycat Dolls, then was in the interview area with Jonathan Ross and Graham Norton for a while.
2007 - Harry Potter - Order of
    the Phoenix Premiere

Date:
July 3, 2007

Type:
Premiere

Notes:
David was interviewed on the red carpet of the UK premiere of Harry Potter - Order of the Phoenix
2007 - Blue Peter

Date:
June 16, 2007

Type:
Episode

Notes:
David appears in this special "Who Peter" episode of Blue Peter, where young John Bell auditions for and films a part in the Doctor Who episode, "Utopia".
2007 - Any Dream Will Do

Date:
June 9, 2007

Type:
Episode

Notes:
A "blink and you'll miss it" moment with David and Sophia in the studio audience of the final episode
2007 - Parkinson

Date:
May 5, 2007

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2007 - BAFTA Cymru Awards

Date:
April 29, 2007

Type:
Awards Ceremony

Notes:
  • Various news sources ran stories on the BAFTA Cymru awards
  • Doctor Who won in 8 categories, including David's win for Best Actor
2007 - Totally Doctor Who (Series 2)

Date:
April 2, 2007

Type:
Guest/Interview/Behind-the-scenes

Notes:
  • David appeared in interviews/filming footage in the following episodes:
    • 2.1 - April 2, 2007 (Smith and Jones)
    • 2.2 - April 13, 2007 (Shakespeare Code)
    • 2.8 - June 1, 2007 (Human Nature)
    • 2.12 - June 29, 2007 (Last of the Time Lords)
  • Technically, David appears in every episode of Totally Doctor Who, although sometimes it's just footage from a Doctor Who episode
2007 - The Weakest Link - The Doctor
   Who Special

Date:
March 30, 2007

Type:
Contestant

Notes:
2007 - The Graham Norton Show

Date:
March 29, 2007

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • Episode #1.6
  • A longer, "uncut" version aired the following weekend as well, featuring one of David's favorite bands, The Proclaimers
2007 - Series 3 Press Launch

Date:
March 22, 2007

Type:
Press Launch

Notes:
  • Various news programs covered the Doctor Who Series 3 Press Launch
2007 - Comic Relief
   Peter Kay's 500 Miles video

Date:
March 16, 2007

Type:
Appeal

Notes:
  • David participated in the video by Peter Kay and Matt Lucas (as their characters Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin) for Comic Relief, performing the song I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
  • In 2009, the video and some additional footage with David would be featured on a show titled Raiders of the Pop Charts
2007 - Comic Relief / Red Nose Day

Date:
March 16, 2007

Type:
Appeal

Notes:
  • Along with appearing in a Catherine Tate sketch, David also appeared in a super-short interview with Chris Evans
2007 - 50 Greatest TV Dramas

Date:
March 3, 2007

Type:
Documentary

Notes:
  • Doctor Who came in at number 26
2007 - Sunday AM

Date:
February 25, 2007

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was interviewed by Andrew Marr to promote Recovery (although they talked a lot about Doctor Who too)
2007 - Recovery Promo

Date:
February 2007

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on a few segments of BBC Breakfast to promote Recovery
2007 - The Friday Night Project

Date:
January 5, 2007

Type:
Guest Host

Notes:
  • This was David's 1st of 2 appearance as guest host
  • Series 4, Episode 1
2006 - Runaway Bride Press Launch

Date:
December 2006

Type:
Press launch

Notes:
  • The press launch took place on the 18th of December, and in the following days various news media ran coverage of the Christmas television event
2006 - Children in Need Appeal

Date:
November 17, 2006

Type:
Charity Appeal

Notes:
  • David and Freema filmed a short appeal video asking for donations for Children in Need
2006 - Doctor Who - A Celebration
   (a Children In Need Concert Event)

Date:
November 19, 2006 (live performance)
December 25, 2006 (aired on television)

Type:
Concert

Notes:
  • The "Doctor Who - A Celebration" concert, hosted by David Tennant, aired live on BBC Radio Wales on the 19th of November, 2006
  • Video of the event aired on Christmas Day, to accompany the broadcast of the Christmas episode The Runaway Bride
2006 - The National Television Awards

Date:
October 31, 2006 (awards - red carpet coverage)
November 1, 2006 (aired on television)

Type:
Awards Program

Notes:
  • David won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of the Tenth Doctor for Series 2 of Doctor Who
  • Doctor Who also won the Best Drama category, and Billie Piper won Best Actress
2006 - Blue Peter

Date:
October 16, 2006

Type:
Children's Interview Show

Notes:
David gave information on the contest to win a part in Series 3 of Doctor Who
2006 - Who Do You Think You Are?

Date:
September 27, 2006

Type:
Documentary Series

Notes:
David's episode of Who Do You Think You Are was Episode 4 of Series 3
2006 - The Ultimate West Wing
   Challenge

Date:
July 28, 2006

Type:
Game Show (ish)

Notes:

2006 - BBC Breakfast News

Date:
July 21, 2006

Type:
Interview

Notes:
The interview was from the set of Recovery
2006 - Blue Peter

Date:
May 15, 2006

Type:
Interview

Notes:
The interview was about Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel
2006 - BAFTA Awards

Date:
May 8, 2006

Type:
Award Program

Notes:
  • Doctor Who won awards for Best Drama Series and the Pioneer Audience Award for best programme of 2005
  • David Tennant presented Russell T. Davies with The Dennis Potter Award For Outstanding Writing
2006 - CBBC eXtra Doctor Who Special

Date:
April 15, 2006

Type:
Children's News Program

Notes:
2006 - Totally Doctor Who (Series 1)

Date:
April 13, 2006

Type:
Guest/Interview/Behind-the-scenes

Notes:
  • David appeared in interviews/filming footage in the following episodes:
    • 1.1 - April 13, 2006 (The Christmas Invasion behind the scenes)
    • 1.2 - April 20, 2006 (Interview & New Earth behind the scenes)
    • 1.4 - May 4, 2006 (Interview)
    • 1.5 - May 1, 2006 (Girl in the Fireplace behind the scenes)
    • 1.10 - Jun 15, 2006 (The Christmas Invasion behind the scenes (sword fight))
    • 1.13 - Jul 6, 2006 (Radio Times cover shoot behind the scenes)
  • Technically, David appears in every episode of Totally Doctor Who, although sometimes it's just footage from a Doctor Who episode
2006 - This Morning

Date:
April 12, 2006

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David was interviewed on the program by Captain Jack himself, John Barrowman
2006 - Ready, Steady, Cook

Date:
April 12, 2006

Type:
Contestant

Notes:
  • David's opponent was his father, Sandy McDonald
  • David's episode aired as part of Series 17
2006 - Doctor Who Series 2 Launch

Date:
March 2006

Type:
Press Launch

Notes:
  • The press launch was held on Tuesday the 28th of March.
  • Various news programs ran press launch footage from the launch date up until the Series 2 premere on April 15th.
2005 - Big Fat Quiz of the Year

Date:
December 26, 2005

Type:
Quiz Show/Presenter

Notes:
  • David presented one of the questions on the show.
2005 - Friday Night with Jonathan
   Ross

Date:
December 23, 2005

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote The Christmas Invasion.
2005 - BBC Breakfast

Date:
December 21, 2005

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared on the show to promote The Christmas Invasion.
  • It was touted as David's first live interview as the Doctor
2005 - Children in Need Appeal

Date:
November 18, 2005

Type:
Appeal

Notes:
  • David and Billie recorded a series of appeals from the TARDIS for Children in Need
  • The appeals were recorded during the same session as the Children in Need special mini-episode
2005 - Cardiff Christmas Lights

Date:
November 17, 2005

Type:
Event

Notes:
  • David and Billie turned on the Christmas lights in Cardiff. The event was broadcast live on Welsh TV
2005 - Blue Peter

Date:
August 17, 2005

Type:
Interview

Notes:
  • David appeared in the Blue Peter studio for interviews and to reveal the winner of the monster design competition
2005 - BBC News

Date:
August 2005

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2005 - Quatermass Interview

Date:
April 2005

Type:
Interview

Notes:
2005 - Labour Party Ad

Date:
April 2005

Type:
Interview/Advertisement

Notes:
2004 - Hell's Kitchen

Date:
May 2004

Type:


Notes:
  • Episode 3 of series 1
  • David was at Richard Wilson's table along with Arabella Weir.
  • David also appeared in another episode at Arabella Weir's table in April 2005 (S2E8)
2003 - Doctor Who @ 40 Weekend

Date:
November 22-23, 2003

Type:
Interview/Documentary

Notes:
  • UKTV/UK Gold celebrated the 40th anniversary of Doctor Who with a huge marathon that ran for 24 hours over an entire weekend
  • David appeared in the portion of the documentary that featured Arabella Weir as a female Doctor in the Doctor Who Unbound audio series
  • David appears along with the rest of the cast who took part in the audio book, titled Exile
  • Arabella also makes a few mentions her good friend who is a huge Doctor Who fan (in other words, David)




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