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Anita Dobson reveals surprise way she tuned into Billie Piper's shock reveal in Doctor Who finale as she reflects on 'riotous' reaction to Mrs Flood twist


The EastEnders star, 76, had joined her co-stars in attendance for the glitzy red carpet at London's Hackney Town Hall on Saturday, just an hour before the finale was being broadcast.

Doctor Who's explosive series conclusion saw Ncuti Gatwa bid farewell to his role as the titular Time Lord, with Billie Piper sensationally unveiled as the next incarnation Anita's co-star Adam Woodyatt later confirmed that they had watched the Doctor Who finale on her phone, revealing in an Instagram post that she blocked several calls from husband Brian May to avoid interrupting the show. Emmerdale's Amelia Flanagan won Best Young Performer for playing April Windsor while camera operator Mike Plant took home the Tony Warren Award which is given to employees working behind the scenes.

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