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Billie Piper answers readers' questions - Radio Times, April 2006

Billie Piper as Rose Taylor in Doctor Who © BBC
Actress Billie Piper tells fans what they really want to know. Nick Griffiths poses the questions on their behalf.

Will you be staying for the third series of Doctor Who?
Barney Leigh, 12, via email

I really want to stay because I love Doctor Who. But if I tell you about my future then I'll completely ruin the ending of episode 13. It's so brilliant, so worth waiting for - watch and see.

Are you similar to Rose?
Sebastian Brook, Wolverhampton

We're both quite ballsy, as in we both like a massive gamble, and we're not scared to throw ourselves into things and worry too much about the consequences. But that really is about it. Rose is a lot more comfortable with who she is. I'm more of a people pleaser.

What's your favourite episode in the new series?
Rick Mawson, Colchester, Essex

The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit are the scariest, because they deal with the Devil . I find the idea of the Devil truly terrifying, so these episodes are really freaking me out.

Is Rose attracted to the Doctor?
Mandy Hughes, Okehampton, Devon

Completely. Obviously it's not a physical thing, because he's changed
his face and she still feels the same way. It's about who he is and what
he represents and the fact that he's turned her life on its head for the better.

What has been your most memorable moment between takes?
Katy Brown, Leeds

We always have a laugh because you have to. It's so intense and you have to concentrate so much that afterwards, quite naturally, you start giggling, getting rid of that energy. David and I take the mickey out of each other all the time.

Have you ever been actually scared by a monster on Doctor Who?
Dylan, Highams Park, north London

I have been on The Satan Pit with the Ood, which are this alien life form that chase me through a ventilation shaft. Maybe it's the action of being chased.

What's the scariest thing about the Cybermen?
Benji Collins, Birmingham

The idea of being forced into eternal life with no emotions is such a dark and brilliant idea.

Do you think Rose has a special relationship with Daleks, because of her experience with one in the first series episode [Dalek]?
Emma Rousell, Northampton

Yes, I think she does, because she saw the Dalek so differently to how everybody else saw it. She saw its vulnerability. They are the ultimate threat and she recognises that. But I don't think she's as scared of them as everybody else. She sees the Daleks as a challenge.

What scares you in real life?
Neal Rylander, East Holme, Dorset

One of my biggest fears is becoming depressed. I would hate to feel like there was nothing good in my life. That scares the hell out of me.

What one thing would you change about Rose?
Duncan Campbell, London SW3

I wish she showed her loved ones what she shows the Doctor, instead of just going home and being a bit grouchy and cross that she's there.

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