Doctor Hugh

BEEB’S MEGA-MONEY OFFER FOR GRANT TO BOOST SCI-FI RATINGS

- EMMA PRYER

HUGH Grant is in secret talks to play Doctor Who in a mega-money move to rebuild ratings.

The Four Weddings And A Funeral star is being wooed by screenwriter Russell T Davies, who is returning to the flagging BBC show.

A TV insider said: “Russell wants him to bring a fresh feel to the role. He’s a great award-winning actor, a Hollywood A-lister and excellent at comedy. Conversations are already in progress.”