Russell Tovey knows his fanbase

Russell Tovey has joked that the majority of his fans are "middle-aged, balding men".

Speaking to Gay Times, the Being Human star also revealed that fans of the show are often older women with children.

"I think we get more mums," he said. "My fanbase is middle-aged, balding gay men, which is great."

He added: "I think we're like the Spice Girls - people can find something in all of us they like."

Tovey, who appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas specials, is rumoured to be in line to join the Torchwood team alongside John Barrowman and Eve Myles.

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