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@atennantcytoact

Official account for "A Tennantcy To Act", a Substack (& companion podcast) where I use my decade's worth of research into David Tennant's early works to explore all things weird, rare and obscure about his career! Find me at: atennantcytoact.substack.com

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Yes!

My research has shown that not only is it highly likely Cumming taught Tennant c1985 (when Tennant was a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Junior School), here they both are in late Feb 2015 after an NYC performance of 'Cabaret'...

09.03.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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David Tennant Audios: "The Legend of Earthseasky" (2010) ... a conservation storytelling project inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s 'Just So Stories' that brought together international authors and an audiobook cast including David Tennant.

I’m back, and I couldn’t be happier!

David contributed to 'Just When Stories' a 2010 project inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s 'Just So Stories'. The project gathered together tales about animals written by a host of international authors to raise money for endangered wildlife.

07.03.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@gibbzer.bsky.social I wonder if I may pick your brain with regards to filming locations for 'Bite'? I am doing some research on where it was filmed for an upcoming feature, and I thought to ask if you recalled anything. If so, feel free to DM me!

27.02.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tennant & Sheen being twinsies!

Today's prompt is 'crowns' πŸ‘‘

17.02.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

*points at bio, gets in line*
😁

16.02.2026 21:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It doesn't, really...scratchy and irritated, yes, but no pain. It's just swollen and my vision is funky haha.

Getting there!

16.02.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks! With my autoimmune issues, healing is a slow process even at the best of times.

Right now, I look like a zombie with a bloodshot eye...

16.02.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m still here, readers…but my two cataract surgeries were pushed farther apart due to inclement weather in my area, and healing’s taken longer than I expected.

I promise I'll be back!

16.02.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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#GoodOmens3 (starring #DavidTennant and Michael Sheen will premiere on Wednesday 13th May

13.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Luckily for you, it's far from over. 😁 David did the narration and voices for all eleven subsequent books in that series, too. You've got lots of great adventures ahead!

10.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

*unleashes wave of expletives*

03.02.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 32,000 medieval manuscripts transcribed in four months using AI - Medievalists.net A new AI-powered tool that has transcribed over 32,000 medieval manuscripts in four months, giving researchers a vast, searchable corpus and new ways to examine historical sources.

THIS is the kind of stuff AI should be used for.....
www.medievalists.net/2026/01/3200...

03.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Doctor Who fans get chance to bid for famous props - UFO FEED Among the most significant items to go under the hammer are a sonic screwdriver used by David Tennant when he returned as the 14th doctor – and the Joy To The

Doctor Who fans get chance to bid for famous props

https://www.ufofeed.com/204778/doctor-who-fans-get-chance-to-bid-for-famous-props/

Among the most significant items to go under the hammer are a sonic screwdriver used by David Tennant when he returned as the 14th doctor – and the Joy To The …

03.02.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just wanted everyone to know that I've been (mostly) offline for the last few weeks (and will be the next few, too) as I get my cataract surgeries taken care of.

As soon as I can see again, I'll be back!

01.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like this was a 2003 cast photo call for one of the "Doctor Who Unbound" audios...either 'Sympathy For The Devil' (my choice) or 'Exile'. The photos were both taken the same day, but I believe for 'Exile', David had taken off that black leather jacket.

01.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Queen attended a memorial service for Dame Jilly Cooper this morning. She joined actor Stanley Tucci and Rivals stars David Tennant and Danny Dyer at Southwark Cathedral.

30.01.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You're gonna LOVE it...and him. I promise πŸ˜‰

24.01.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! And there's still some ways to go yet. πŸ˜ƒ It ain't over 'til it's over....

I stuck through a year's worth of fighting for 'Bite', but at least I knew where to begin with that one. With this one? ARGH. Try googling "Quality Control' without any other helpful info... πŸ€ͺ

21.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jackpot, indeed!

*happy dance*

21.01.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

☺️☺️☺️

I've been called a bulldog when I get something between my teeth, ha!

21.01.2026 00:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awwww.....thank you very much! πŸ™ƒ I gotta admit, I'm rather proud of myself for this one, because it took sooooooooooo long to find anything about it, I had just about given up and resigned myself to eternal un-knowingness.

20.01.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much! I was thrilled to be able to learn SOMETHING OH MY GOD ANYTHING on 'Quality Control' after soooo many years!

20.01.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a vest and tie is making a surprised face ALT: a man in a vest and tie is making a surprised face

Isn't it, though? I can't begin to explain how much like this gif I was during this whole process....

20.01.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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David Tennant’s 'Quality Control' Was Lost for Decades ...inside the long, wild road to rediscovering his most elusive short film

After nearly a decade, I can finally share the story behind David Tennant’s elusive 1996 short film 'Quality Control'.

Using years of research and convos with the film’s creator and the author of the original short story, my latest post traces the film from creation to disappearance…and recovery!

20.01.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
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Rivals season two β€˜will feature cameo by Eighties music legend’ Second season is due to air later this year and will see the return of castmembers David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer and Alex Hassell

Rivals season two β€˜will feature cameo by Eighties music legend’

Second season is due to air later this year and will see the return of castmembers David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer and Alex Hassell

Β© Disney +

20.01.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Video of David Tennant for Theirworld on Instagramm

19.01.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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The short film 'Quality Control' has been one of the great white whales of David Tennant’s early career.

That’s no longer the case.

An upcoming post will share all-new info about one of the rarest pieces of David Tennant’s filmography.

Stay tuned!

19.01.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy! It's really ~very~ good.

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Maybe so...and, I think, his utter disinterest in it in general. πŸ˜ƒ

19.01.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

...and sport. He's not great at sport. 🀣

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