Syal "chuffed" with 'Doctor Who' role

Meera Syal has admitted that she was thrilled to land a role in Doctor Who.

Syal, who will appear in Saturday's episode as geologist Dr Nasreen Choudhry, confessed that she was desperate to appear on the show.

Speaking to What's On TV, she explained: "I told my agent I'd do anything to be in it. It's one of the things I had to do."

She added: "I was chuffed I got to go in the Tardis. Not everyone does."

The actress also revealed that the Silurians, who reappear in this week's episode, look "amazing"

Doctor Who continues on Saturday at 6.15pm on BBC One.