The best David Tennant TV shows

Everyone’s a murderer, you just need a good reason and a bad day. From death row to a quaint English village, Steven Moffat's devilish drama with David Tennant and Stanley Tucci.

Sci-fi drama following the adventures of a Time Lord and his time-travelling companion as they explore the universe in his Tardis. William Hartnell (1963-66) was the first Doctor to pilot the Tardis, taking it from a junkyard at 76 Totter's Lane into the realms of the fourth dimension. He was succeeded by Patrick Troughton (1966-69), Jon Pertwee (1970-74), Tom Baker (1974-81), Peter Davison (1981-84), Colin Baker (1984-86) and Sylvester McCoy (1987-89, 1996). The series was axed in 1989. A TV movie starring Paul McGann as the Doctor appeared in 1996, but it wasn't until 2005 that a revamped version materialised on BBC One with Christopher Eccleston (2005) at the controls of the Tardis. He was followed by David Tennant (2005-10), Matt Smith (2010-13) and Peter Capaldi (2013-). The world's most famous Time Lord has been accompanied by a variety of young companions and has battled many foes, most famously the Daleks, Cybermen and the Master. 'Doctor Who' premiered on BBC One in November 1963.

Dramatisation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's fantasy adventure about an angel and a demon joining forces to prevent the end of the world, starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant

Retired superhero Jessica Jones rebuilds her life as a private investigator and dedicates her activities to helping people with remarkable abilities like her in New York City

When a seemingly perfect and happy family is murdered by someone known and trusted, cracks appear on the surface of a supposedly idyllic community. Crime drama, starring David Tennant, Cush Jumbo, Matthew McNulty and Anna Madeley

Animated adventures of astronaut Gary and his sidekick Mooncake as they traverse space and time in search of the end of the universe

Spoof documentary sequel to Twenty Twelve following former Olympic Deliverance Commission chief Ian Fletcher in his job as head of values at the BBC. Starring Hugh Bonneville and Jessica Hynes, and narrated by David Tennant

A young girl with a learning disability makes her way through life. Drama, starring David Tennant and Miley Locke

Spoof documentary following the challenges faced by the fictional Olympic Deliverance team, as it sets about organising the sporting event in London. Starring Hugh Bonneville and Jessica Hynes

Comedy in which David Tennant and Michael Sheen star as two actors whose West End play has been put on hold due to Covid-19, but whose director has persuaded them to carry on rehearsing online.

Following an outrageous wager, wealthy Englishman Phileas Fogg and his French valet, Passepartout, take on the unlikely challenge of circumnavigating the globe in just 80 days. The pair are swiftly joined on their journey by aspiring journalist Abigail 'Fix' Fortescue, who seizes the chance to report on this extraordinary feat. Adaptation of Jules Verne's late 1800s-set adventure, starring David Tennant, Ibrahim Koma and Leonie Benesch

Fact-based drama starring David Tennant as notorious serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who was arrested in 1983 after the discovery of decaying human remains in the drains of his property in Muswell Hill, north London. Also starring Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins and Barry Ward

Soon after local entrepreneur Ripley Holden (Morrissey) opens his arcade in his beloved home town of Blackpool, a murder investigation makes tears at the fabric of his personal and professional lives.

Mystery drama set in an idyllic seaside town, following the impact criminal investigations have on the community, the media, and the police, beginning with the murder of an 11-year-old boy. Starring David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker and Andrew Buchan

David Tennant stars in this drama as Will Burton, a highly talented junior barrister who is in great demand, having never lost a case, much to the frustration of his courtroom rival Maggie Gardner. But when he successfully defends Liam Foyle, who was standing trial for a high-profile murder, he has reason to regret his peerless legal skills. For Foyle is a serial killer - and before long he is on the hunt for his next victim. Ashley Jensen, Sophie Okonedo and Toby Kebbell co-star

Political drama series about a marriage between two politicians, and what happens when the wife's career starts to overshadow her husband's.

A military attaché at the French embassy is drawn into a world of abduction, betrayal and intrigue in the diplomatic salons and back alleys of Warsaw.

Arbiter Maven and Operative Sporall monitor Jinsy's residents via tessellates. Orwellian island life includes events like cow washes, fine payments, and downloads. Guest comedy stars appear.

After his wife Rita's fatal car accident, Dave tries to raise his four children, helped by Rita's best friend Sarah. Things get complicated when mourning gives way to romantic feelings, while his kids remain sincere priority.

Three-part drama set in the 18th century with Peter O'Toole and David Tennant. Ageing libertine Casanova is persuaded by a parlour maid to share tales of his youthful exploits.

Determined detectives work to prove who was responsible for the death of Russian ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko in one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the Metropolitan Police.

Louis Trevelyan's refusal to trust his wife Emily destroys their marriage.