David Bowie has denied that he is to play an evil alien abductor in the fourth series of Doctor Who, as reported in The Sun newspaper today (August 30).

The Sun said that the rock legend was to appear in the two-part episode in which he was to play the role of crime author Agatha Christie’s kidnapper.

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The singer’s publicist has now denied Bowie has any involvement in the project.

As previously reported, Kylie Minogue is guest-appearing in the Doctor Who Christmas special.