Former Eastenders actress Rakhee Thakrar, pictured, is rumoured to be taking up the role of The Doctor's new companion in the BBC's Sci-Fi show Doctor Who.
Ms Thakrar, who grew up in St Matthew's, is on a list of actresses to replace Jenna Coleman, according to the Radio Times.
Earlier this month, she retweeted a story by the Radio Times which listed a range of actors and actresses who should consider auditioning for the role. She was included on that list.
In 2006, Rakhee made her first TV appearance in BBC drama Banglatown Banquet.
The 32-year-old went on to feature in a number of TV series including Doctors, Holby City, Peep Show and, notably, played a lead character in British-Asian drama Cloud 9. More recently, she played Shabnam Masood on EastEnders.
