David Tennant has picked up the accolade of the "nation's favourite Doctor" in a survey to mark 50 years of sci-fi drama Doctor Who.The Scottish actor, who played the role from 2005-10, gained 56% of the RadioTimes.com vote, easily beating closest rival Matt Smith.
Tom Baker wound up in third spot, followed by Christopher Eccleston and Patrick Troughton.Billie Piper, who played Rose, won a parallel vote for the best companion.
She captured 25% of the vote for her role, which saw Rose accompany both Tennant and Eccleston on their intergalactic travels.She was followed by Sarah Jane Smith, who was portrayed by the late Elisabeth Sladen, while Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) - who also appeared alongside David Tennant - came fourth in the running.
The latest companion, Clara Oswald, played by Jenna Coleman, only managed ninth place, but finished ahead of Freema Agyeman's Martha Jones.
