Matt Smith Stopped at Heathrow For Carrying Sonic Screwdriver

Tehe, this made us titter! Whilst on his way to Belfast, new Doctor Who, Matt Smith, was stopped by officials at Heathrow airport when they noticed a strange looking device in his luggage.

Checking his bags through security, X-ray technicians saw what appeared to be a rather futuristic looking “weapon” lodged in his luggage.

According to reports, Matt was extremely polite (you would be too if faced with a possible body cavity search) when questioned and explained the screwdriver was a prop to the assembled, bemused staff.

With staff clearly not au fait with the new time lord, Matt had to produce show promo material to prove who he was! Thankfully logic prevailed and Matt was allowed to go on his merry way.

Matt told the Radio Times he keeps his beloved sonic screwdriver with him at all times for extra practice. He said, ''I've broken four of them ... I like to have it about my person at all times, just twirling it around and flicking it. It's all part of the magic, isn't it?”.

We’ll help you train any day, Doctor.

Matt also has the glorious honour of being featured in our monthly Man of the Month poll! So if he and his natty bow tie rocked your world with his debut in Saturday’s Doctor Who, we urge you to vote!

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