Matt Smith confirmed for The Zoe Ball Breakfast Ball

Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith will join Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2 next week.

He’s confirmed for Friend’s Round Friday, on Friday 12 January. Matt will be talking about his upcoming appearance in West End play “An Enemy of the People,” in which Matt takes the lead in Thomas Ostermeier’s daring reinterpretation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play.

Dr. Stockmann, portrayed by Matt Smith, is joined by a talented cast, including Jessica Brown Findlay as Katharina Stockmann, Priyanga Burford as Aslaksen, Zachary Hart as Billing, Paul Hilton as Peter Stockmann, Nigel Lindsay as Morten Kiil, and Shubham Saraf as Hovstad.

Ibsen’s thought-provoking exploration of truth in a society driven by power and money reveals that doubt can spread faster than disease. Dr. Stockmann’s groundbreaking discovery about the healing properties of the local baths puts the future of the town in his hands, but those with much at stake refuse to accept his findings. As the conflict extends beyond contaminated water, Ostermeier’s contemporary production breaks down barriers, demonstrating why this timeless tale of societal clash remains relevant.

Matt is one of the UK’s best loved actors, and later in the year fans will be able to see him in season 2 of Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon on Sky TV.

Also on the show next week, Barney and Bradley Walsh will be discussing their reboot of iconic gameshow Gladiators, which launches the following evening on BBC One and iPlayer.

Frank Skinner and Davina McCall complete the lineup.

Listen on BBC Sounds.