 In spring 2007, Tovey had a recurring role in BBC Three comedy "Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive", playing Rob's producer, Ben.He played Midshipman Alonso Frame, in 2007 "Doctor Who" Christmas Special "Voyage of the Damned".Russell T. Davies, the show's executive producer and lead writer, had suggested Tovey as a future replacement for David Tennant, before it was announced that the Eleventh Doctor would be played by Matt Smith.