Noel happy with Matt as Doctor Who

The Press Association

Noel Clarke has said he "could not be happier" about Matt Smith being cast as the new Doctor Who.

The actor, who played Mickey Smith in the hit sci-fi series, said Matt was the right person to take over from David Tennant.

"I'm absolutely chuffed that Matt Smith is the Doctor. I don't know the guy, but I could not be happier," he said.

He added that Matt, the youngest ever Doctor at 26, would have "no baggage".

"It's going to be fantastic. I know he's going to be brilliant. He's going to be his own Doctor," he said.