The opening of ‘Tristan & Isolde’ in the UK (April 21), the guest appearance on Doctor Who in May and the releationship with actor David Tennant give the media quite something to write about.

Some new articles (these are the first interviews about the Doctor Who appearance, she talks of working in Wales and some minor plot details):
• Who’s best for Sophia? (This is the North East, April 13, 2006)
• Doctor Who guest star quizzed (SFX, April 11, 2006)

Then there’s the issue of the Doctor Who doll being repeated in various news both on paper and on television (see Messageboard). It all started with a quote from the Tatler interview (full version coming soon!):

‘I will go and buy one of the Doctor Who action figures and carry it in my handbag. I’m very pissed off they are not making a Madame de Pompadour doll, though I have had words with the producers about it.’

Update from Sunday Mail:

DAVID Tennant’s girlfriend is carrying a £6.95 Dr Who doll in her bag – to comfort her when she misses him. Actress Sophia Myles, 26, says she can’t bear to be away from David when their filming schedules clash. BBC bosses sent Sophia, who starred as Lady Penelope in Thunderbirds, two of the coveted Time Lord dolls, complete with sonic screwdrivers. The dolls, one wearing a long coat and one in a pinstripe suit, were launched this month by BBC Toys. Sophia was sent hers when she said in a magazine interview that she planned to buy one. Her ‘toyboy’ is now a fixture in her bag as she films her latest movie Hallam Foe in Scotland.

I would like to point out this is all rather gossip-ish and I only decided to post about it because it has become part of the general media coverage for Sophia Myles.

Some more details on Sophia Myles’ current projects:

‘Doctor Who – The Girl in the Fireplace’:
David Tennant, Sophia Myles and a producer did a commentary for the episode. But it isn’t just an audio track, they were filmed while talking about the story. It will probably be one of the many extra features available on the official BBC site right after the episode will have aired. It may also be featured on the DVD. Volume 2 of the second series (incl. the Sophia episode) will be released June 5, 2006. Pre-order.

Hallam Foe:
Full name of Sophia’s character is Kate Breck. This young woman is supposed to look like Hallam Foe’s mother. In the movie the mum only appears on photographs. So, Sophia Myles was made to look older to pass as the mum on the pictures. Go to Jamie’s entry about his mum here (official film blog) to see Sophia Myles as Anne Sarah Foe. Sophia Myles is heading to Scotland today to start filming.

And yet another update. This is for the British visitors: With April 15 being confirmed to be the beginning date for the transmission of Series 2 of the new Doctor Who series Saturday, May 6, will be the day Episode 4 will air. It’s all on BBC1 at 7.00 pm. ‘The Girl in the Fireplace’ – as this episode is called – will take place in 18th-century France and guest starring as the French noblewoman Madame Pompadour is Sophia Myles. Stay tuned for more information. Gallifreyone is full of news/updates/rumours etc on the series.

Sophia Myles has accepted a new role: She’s going to play Madame Du Pompadour in an episode of the famous BBC TV-Series ‘Doctor Who’ starring Billie Piper and David Tennant. Euros Lyn is directing, rehearsals are currently taking place and shooting will soon start.

There is a very informative fansite about the series: Gallifrey. And it says there that the tentative start date for the airing of Series 2 is March 2006. I believe the episode Sophia Myles will be in is ’4: The Girl in the Fireplace’ – this one is set in 18th century France, the time and place Madame du Pompadour lived.

Note: I’ve replaced some pictures with high quality ones: Chelsea Flower Show and The Prince and The Pauper – On Set. The large pictures can be found at the beginning of the albums and to see the full version you need to click the image again after opening it. Thanks Mel for these!!