Curtis : No jokes in Who'

The blackadder writer Richard Curtis who also wrote Vincent And The Doctor has revealed that he has avoided poking fun at Van Gogh.Speaking to Radio Times, the director admitted that he refused to write any jokes relating to van Gogh's ears in 'this weeks episode penned by himself',

"I tried to do well by van Gogh, to be truthful rather than cruel."

He also revealed that he that he was never a "dedicated" supporter of the series.

He told Radio Times: "No, I wasn't very dedicated. I seem to remember I liked The Master more than The Doctor, strangely enough."

Doctor who continues this Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One.