<Tr> <Th> Next version </Th> <Td> Eleventh Doctor </Td> </Tr> <P> The Tenth Doctor is an incarnation of the Doctor, the protagonist of the BBC science fiction television programme Doctor Who, who is played by David Tennant in three series as well as nine specials . As with previous incarnations of the Doctor, the character has also appeared in other Doctor Who spin - offs . In the programme's narrative, the Doctor is a centuries - old Time Lord alien from the planet Gallifrey who travels in time in his TARDIS, frequently with companions . When the Doctor is critically injured beyond medical repair, he can regenerate his body; in doing so, his physical appearance and personality change, and a new actor assumes the role . Tennant's portrayal of the Doctor is of an outwardly charismatic and charming adventurer whose likable and easygoing attitude can quickly turn to righteous fury when provoked . </P> <P> This incarnation's companions include working class shop assistant Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), medical student Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman), and fiery temp worker Donna Noble (Catherine Tate). He eventually parts ways with them all by the end of the 2008 series finale, "Journey's End", after which he attempts to travel alone for the duration of the 2008--2010 specials before being accompanied by Donna Noble's grandfather Wilfred Mott on his final adventure in The End of Time . </P> <P> In November 2013, Tennant's Doctor was voted "The UK's favourite Doctor" in a survey held by the Radio Times magazine . </P>

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