David Tennant adds lyrics to Broadchurch theme

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David Tennant adds amazing comedy lyrics to the haunting Broadchurch TV show theme song. David spent the morning co-hosting the Absolute Radio Breakfast Show with his mate Christian O'Connell.
By popular request, here are the lyrics in full:
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My name is Detective Alec Hardy .
I like to wear unironed shirts and stare at the horizon ...and pop pills like Smarties.
I haven't shaved properly since 1993.
I also like walking on the beach and not talking about my feelings.
My best friend is DS Ellie Miller, which is surprising because she does a lot of crying and it's quite uncomfortable.
Her wobbly bottom lip is BAFTA-winning though.
Sometimes I talk really quietly, AND SOMETIMES I SHOUT A LOT FOR NO REASON AT ALL, ESPECIALLY WHILE RUNNING.
It's called "for dramatic effect". And it's won us loads of awards, if it ain't broke... you know what I mean?
Anyway, filming on a beach isn't bad you know - and was nothing like Doctor Who - so that's nice.
Yes it stars me - and Arthur Darvill who played Rory - but it's NOTHING LIKE DOCTOR WHO.
And Nobody's noticed Gwen from Torchwood because it ISN'T DOCTOR WHO.
Or that the young journalist was also once in Doctor Who.
As was the psychotherapist
And Olivia Coleman.
But like I say it's NOTHING LIKE DOCTOR WHO.
People say to me, hey, aren't you that guy who played a transsexual Barmaid called Davina in the Scottish TV production Rab C Nesbitt?
And I say, yeah, Who's asking?
They always laugh at that. I never understand why. So I take more of my meds.
My name is Detective Alec Hardy. Full time man of the law, part time line dancer and everyone's favourite Alec - after Baldwin.
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[@carbutty]

The "nothing like Doctor Who" line gets even funnier since David Bradley and Jodie Whittaker are now both also incarnations of The Doctor.

[@annec42]

David Bradley was also in Dinosaurs on a Spaceship!

[@MK-jx2lu]

@@annec42 Please tell me what is Dinosaurs on a Spaceship? Is it a real thing? 🤔

[@annec42]

M K yep! It’s an episode of Doctor Who during the Matt Smith era.

[@MK-jx2lu]

@@annec42 thank-you :-)

[@bunhead8158]

And also Chibbers runs Doctor Who now

[@emilycalles623]

"My name is Detective Alec Hardy.
 I like to wear unironed shirts and stare out at the horizon.
 And pop pills like smarties.
 I haven’t shaved properly since 1993.
 I also like walking on the beach and not talking about my feelings. 
My best friend is D.S. Ellie Miller which is surprising ‘cause she does a lot of crying and frankly that’s quite uncomfortable. 
But her wobbly bottom lip does win BAFTAs.
Sometimes I talk really quietly and sometimes I shout a lot for no reason at all especially while running. 
It’s called for dramatic effect, it’s won lots of awards- if it ain’t broke, you know what I mean?
 Anyway filming on a beach isn’t bad, you know? 
And it was nothing like Doctor Who so that’s nice.
 It stars me. 
And Arthur Darvill who played Rory but it’s nothing like Doctor Who.
 And nobody’s noticed Gwen from Torchwood because it isn’t Doctor Who. 
Or that young journalist who was also once on Doctor Who. 
As was the psychotherapist. 
And Olivia Coleman but like I say, it’s nothing like Doctor Who. 
People say to me “Hey, aren’t you that guy who played a transexual barmaid called Davina on the Scottish TV production of Rab C. Nesbitt?” 
And I say “Yeah, who’s asking?”
 They always laugh at that. 
I never understand why.
 So I take one of my meds. 
My name is Detective Alec Hardy: full time man of the law, part time line dancer, and everyone’s favorite Alec.
 After Baldwin."

[@dadorageagaintssystem9770]

Emily Calles

[@cai1273]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏

[@jacquelineduarte]

This was in the description but okay cool

[@miffyn1737]

Kudos for anyone who wrote the scripts. If he wrote it himself that's even better.

[@evakoshkaa]

Much better than the Bladwin one :p

[@missbonniemalik]

This was INCREDIBLE but nothing like doctor who

[@mercyprod.4758]

Who?

[@Isaac_Clarke]

@@mercyprod.4758 Are you generally asking?

[@ClarkeMarek]

I never expected to hear David's natural voice. It's fantastic. But it's nothing like Dr. Who. :)

[@absoluteradio]

ClarkeMarek We love his voice too - we want him to release an album of spoken word songs

[@jwt2011]

***** Oh, Jesus, that would kill us all with laughter!

[@nicolerichwine5767]

***** Yes, please!

[@AnupapayaPoopy]

***** I'd buy it.

[@tuttiflooffy2251]

***** I'd buy it immediately !!!!

[@baka-chan9667]

and now Jodie Whittaker who plays Beth is going to be the 13th doctor...BUT IT'S NOTHING LIKE DOCTOR WHO!!!!!!!

[@Tomwithnonumbers]

And the showrunner for Broadchurch is going to make Doctor Who BUT ITS NOTHING LIKE DOCTOR WHO

[@icaregnebula]

and now the writer from broadchurch's gonna be the headwriter for doctor who😂

[@ann6303]

hallölelauri ikr😂😂 that's why I watched the show. And for David (The Doctor) and Arthur (Rory) and Olivia (Prisoner zero) but it is nothing like Doctor Who😂😂😂😂😂

[@Meymoi]

And Jodie Whitaker now x)

[@discreetvortex8237]

and he ruins the show

[@jcksparrowfan]

the smile on my face while watching this….

[@absoluteradio]

Claire Dé Lune He's kind of a genius isn't he

[@jcksparrowfan]

Undoubtedly! xD

[@radsical1392]

I had to listen to this twice, once to feel his voice caress my ear drums and once to laugh at the jokes

[@alicehsieh8828]

This makes me want a Broadchurch audiobook!

[@absoluteradio]

Alice Hsieh Good idea! In fact we'd love almost any audiobook read by David...

[@aichagermany]

I´m listen to Ken Follett´s Whiteout read by him at the moment!

[@TimeLadyVictorious]

***** I think there's actually some Doctor Who audiobooks read by him. c:

[@katherinerivers1116]

***** He read the How to Train Your Dragon as well which was a treat.

[@velvetsrose]

Time Lady Victorious one of them is The Stone Rose

[@Despair505]

"
People say to me “Hey, aren’t you that guy who played a transexual barmaid called Davina on the Scottish TV production of Rab C. Nesbitt?” 
And I say “Yeah, who’s asking?”
 They always laugh at that. 
I never understand why.
 So I take one of my meds." Killed me

[@captainneongryffindor8056]

I don't get ot

[@MK-jx2lu]

@Icy Cold Hands could you explain what the "transexual barmaid called Davina" is all about?

[@RUClassicallyTrained]

@@MK-jx2lu Put "David Tennant Davina" in the search bar and watch the video. Your life will never be the same.

[@MK-jx2lu]

@@RUClassicallyTrained thanks for that, I needed David Tennant to be even more confusing to my sexual orientation than before 😂

[@RUClassicallyTrained]

@@MK-jx2lu Pretty sure that's David Tennant's purpose on this earth. Making people question their sexuality lol

[@mihaelapestritu4259]

Well I`ll be damned.We need more actors like him.How exactly is this guy not getting anywhere near the recognition he deserves worldwide,is beyond me.What a career,and what an absolutely amazing talent.Brilliant,just friggin´ brilliant.I`m lost for words.

[@_EchoSilverWolf_]

I honestly think he doesn't want that sort of 'fame'. He's able to live a semi normal life outside of his work. He gets to be a more hands on husband and dad. Not just be some super famous person. He doesn't strike me as the type who would enjoy that type of celebrity life. I'm sure he gets enough attention as it is in the UK.

[@greydaze234]

This is so perfect. I remember watching a scene where Arthur, Olivia, and David (Paul, Ellie, and Alec) were sitting on a bench, and I was almost screaming at the television, "MAKE A REFERENCE, DAMMIT!"

[@stuff31]

I love that he references Davina the barmaid lmao, he knows his filmography

[@joniejoon2]

The 'nothing like doctor who' part made me laugh way too hard

[@ReelMisfits]

Just when I thought I couldn't possibly love David any more!

[@aichagermany]

He IS my favourite Alec! :-DD

[@louisa6948]

mine too ...and my favorite Doctor, Barty, Scrooge, Hamlet, Cassanova, Kilgrave, all the other roles he's played...and the ones he will ever play ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@laurenherron9520]

He likes walking on the beach and not expressing his feelings...Let's remember another time David Tennant played a character who couldn't express his feelings on a beach.

[@samikshyakafle]

but It's nothing like doctor who haha

[@wysteriasparkle6189]

WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS NOOOOO

[@gilliansimpson1241]

Oh yes with Rose xxx

[@iznjess48]

Hahaha "it's nothing like doctor who"

[@samuelyawful]

Nope, nothing at alllllll like doctor who *goes back to playing with his sonic screwdriver*

[@absoluteradio]

Sam Way love the avatar Sam!

[@samuelyawful]

***** haha thanks!! =)

[@yeezusyhrist]

BUT ITS NOTHING LIKE DOCTOR WHO.

[@scazdog]

Take me to BROADCHURCH

[@Hopplah]

wispina oh i see what you did there ! :D

[@none4530]

Except for considering the murderer that's free...

[@timrob12]

+wispina Can you tell me how to get to Broadchurch.

[@yeezusyhrist]

+timrob12 Go to Twin Peaks first. They have a damn fine cherry pie.

[@miriam3000]

'but it's nothing like Doctor Who' LOL

[@TheLeamazing]

This could easily be the best thing I have ever watched on YT

[@absoluteradio]

TheLeamazing we're glad you like it - that's quite a compliment! But have you seen us slapping David Tennant in the face with a fish? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWHSd39nrLKZmdk

[@AnupapayaPoopy]

***** Always self-promoting Absolute Radio, I like it.

[@NeaEmrys]

It's always ridiculously amazing to see a master at work. Especially David.

[@absoluteradio]

Nea Emrys Yes, but have you ever seen him slapped in the face with a fish?

[@NeaEmrys]

Yes I saw! :P So rude, as David would say, with a smile ofcourse. :D

[@emz10000]

Everyone's favourite Alec... after Baldwin... *laughs slightly uncontrollably*

[@giovannaargon9010]

He's so damn serious, I don't know how he managed to do it!

[@cathieh.7225]

"out bloody-standing" "stop wittering" two of my favourite Alec Hardy phrases!

[@AFBlackJesus]

One disliker = Alec Hardy

[@adeleluver111]

"But it's nothing like Doctor Who" I'm laughing so hard XDD I freakin love David Tennant, he's amazing XDD

[@magiv4205]

you did not.

[@samthecrank]

Thank you for another Tennant gem. I'm adding this to the Beer and Cake and Snack Genius vids for a rainy day.

[@absoluteradio]

Catherine Dodd haha! what a playlist! Glad you like it Catherine :)

[@lorella40]

This.Is.Genius!!!!! Out-bloody-standing!!!

[@FoxBatinaHat]

Wonderfully hilarious. David, you are never going to be able to get away from the Whovians. But I loved you Alec Hardy. He was wonderful and you felt sooo very much empathy towards him- despite him being horrible towards Ellie. Because you just knew and felt that there was a justifiable reason for it. You conveyed that very well. Great work!

[@LWAT2024]

I love it! He missed David Bradley off his list though (newsagent in Broadchurch, Solomon in Dr Who)

[@FirstSlateProductionsOfficial]

William Hartnell in An Adventure in Space and Time too :P

[@alicehsieh8828]

Well, whoever wrote the script apparently left it off.

[@nailin18]

Lemonhead118 Strictly speaking that wasn't Doctor Who per se, but he was in Dinosaurs on a Spaceship.

[@jalola298]

Also SOCO Brian was one of the time lords on Gallifrey in the Day of the Doctor.

[@PolisKanin]

David Bradley was also in Sarah Jane Adventures

[@lorimidwife]

"Does this come with subtitles"....Heh, you need to listen to David more frequently so you get his accent! I just LOVE LOVE this!!!

[@dnguyenthi587]

I'm stunned by how he can keep such a straight face while reading those lines

[@iainconnor5596]

I'm crying cuz I'm laughing so hard

[@letsHugElefanten]

omg that was fantastic i could listen to his voice all day

[@ClaudiaSG82Art]

this won the whole internet! XD

[@peetey897]

DAVINA RETURNSSSSSS

[@eniccolomachiavelli]

HIS HAIR IT'S NORMAL AGAIN

[@greatvalue_ethelcain]

Edmund Rong Lmao this reminds me of the tweet that went “DAVID WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOUR HAIR?!”

[@i4dezign73]

I was lying in bed listening to this with a migraine at the time - by the time he had finished I not only had headache, but face ache! Bloody legend! :D

[@for.tax.reasons]

This man is perfect

[@taliaeverding4750]

David Tennant, you are a priceless gem - that was AWESOME!!

[@fabulousmyriad267]

Chris Chibnall: you are obligated to add this voiceover in Series 3 of Broadchurch..or at least the trilogy DVD set. Go on!

[@Ted2of25]

Never watched Broadchurch but that was entertaining.

[@DramaQueenForever2]

This is pure genius!!! Love David Tennant so much! Cracking up with laughter... But it's nothing like Doctor Who!! 😉😉

[@expressingentertainment4945]

This is excellent!!!!

[@absoluteradio]

Adele Wilkinson Thanks!

[@lifeofnanaa]

this is fantastic and I want this as my alarm tone also: "MY BEST FRIEND IS DS ELLIE MILLER" I love them so much 😭

[@ForThePureFunOfIt]

I think my year was just made

[@myrin265]

0:20 i always make the mistake of rewatching this and it's ALWAYS this part that cracks me up

[@p.a.wholock6532]

This is so amazing... I love this, It's hilarious and SO TRUE!! ADORABLE TENNANT! And i love the "it's nothing like Doctor Who".. ALSO! We super Tennant fans got that "Davina" reference! Made me smile.

[@SpittingKitty]

Well, this is just delightful!

[@tuttiflooffy2251]

OH MY GOOOOOD ! I could listen to him for hours without doing anything else !! His real voice is sooooooooo... *-* Awww And his scottish accent is just... !!!! *is melting* *is left open-mouthed* DAVID TENNANT I LOVE YOU SO MUUUUUUCH !

[@stalve16]

Yeah I've watched this more times than i'd care to admit! I love David!!!

[@ruthiewatkins5980]

Hahahahaha absolutely epic..

[@elbaramirez7168]

Bello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matildaslotte9019]

It makes me laugh everytime ;) I think that I've watched it already 5 times today xD Gosh I love David's voice!

[@senaulger7788]

how can i forget this gem jesus

[@kishannaconandoyle1907]

I want love this man forever! x_________x

[@venussuckss]

He’s my favourite Alec 😌

[@gothdaisy]

LMAO! This is amazing! I just adore him!

[@LucilleM523]

Brilliant, absolutely BRILLIANT David Tennant is!! Thank you Absolute Radio to record David and share the video here!! David is a master and watching him at work is a privilege. He's fantastically talented man and such a lovely human being. I hope he get to be soon again on Absolute Radio!!

[@VictoriaPichel]

i need to listen to this whole show!

[@hayliebrito8966]

My life is complete.

[@JenniferFelton15]

I love how him and Arthur both talk about how they do things that are not Doctor Who lol.

[@gamecube2557]

Beautiful.

[@Kpopexpert2703]

I am fangirling so hard I love him

[@pointyebt9545]

This is awesome. I love the programme and this is just a perfect description. :)

[@valentinarunko67]

so hillarious! I love him!

[@264aub]

I don't think I haven't laughed this hard in a while! Love it!

[@scoutrogen]

this is forever my favorite video on the internet

[@iamthesenate5982]

He is an amazing actor.

[@silverwareproduction1675]

Brilliant work on David Tennant's part. They couldn't have picked a better man to play the role of Alec Hardy.

[@stephaniepeterman1563]

Is anyone aware of why they did a States version of Broadchurch, "Gracepoint"| My best friend, who has much better cable service than I do, says that it was WORD FOR WORD the same! Verbatim!!! Excellent, but I like his Scots/British accent far better than his American version... I still adore him, though. Oh!!! If any of you haven't seen it yet... GO BLOODY WATCH RECOVERY!!!! He did such an amazing job in it... Oh, gods, I *cried* six times!!! He's so my hero... Thank you, David, for supporting my fellow TBI survivors in the UK. *blows a kiss* You are now, and always will be, MY Doctor, and my hero. I

[@GoGalaxy]

I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING oh my gosh David you're amazing xD

[@ameliaphillips8307]

I love this so much omg

[@spikelilgirl]

That was so good!

[@bloodyhell3568]

ok the part of “it'S NOTHING LIKE DOCTOR WHO” really made laugh👀 and omg 💞💞davina💞💞

[@nursecathy123cat]

Thanks for the written lyrics. I couldn't understand it without them!

[@Mnxeu]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@inxj5915]

I love this. Well done David Tennant

[@willowleaf11]

I love how dramatic that was.

[@aisha02a]

i just love the random shots of broadchurch,,,, love this video

[@JeseniaMatos]

this makes me happy

[@klarawijs]

This may just be the best vid on yt rn 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Damn, David!

[@Sleepymodelol]

There is one thing you need to know, your life may depend on it.......It's nothing like Doctor who!

[@davids736]

Brilliant!!!

[@emmajean8631]

Perfection

[@TheAngryKilljoy]

This is amazing! His voice is really sexy

[@absoluteradio]

Sara Schwartzberg Glad you like it Sara. He is pretty fantastic. Have you ever seen him slapped in the face by a fish though?

[@riohibler2345]

love it!

[@gilliansimpson1241]

Read all the comments which were amazing and so true x I love him so much too! Am obsessed xxx Love this vid it is awesome thanks for posting XX

[@siddharthagupta3754]

Holy shit I love this guy so much.

[@carolloveskiwis]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

[@senaulger7788]

the fact that i still know this whole thing by heart...:'(

[@ivanauy8871]

that hair, that smile, omg!!

[@Gineke1994]

it's nothing like doctor who!!! :P

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

My *best friend* 💕

[@pia91]

oh my god! Kudos zto whoever wrote this and to David for being such a good sport. This was SO funny!!! :D

[@bryansabbag6151]

This is great! 😂☺️

[@ItsMrE.K.]

youre everyones fav Doctor not Alec! love you dude, thats the manliest thing i can say about you, fucking love you.

[@MrsA2801]

Crazeeee!!

[@k0mputer]

MIND BLOWN David is scottish