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Reece Shearsmith found it "daunting" taking on a guest role in 'Doctor Who'.
The 'League of Gentlemen' star plays Professor Rassmussen in the upcoming ninth episode of the current ninth series of the sci-fi series and has revealed Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman, who play the titular Time Lord and his companion Clara Oswald, respectively, were very welcoming to him.
Asked if he'd worked with either of them before, he said: "I have met Peter a few times socially, but we have never worked together. I had never met Jenna, but the pair of them made me feel very welcome and part of the 'Whoniverse'. It is quite daunting going into such an established world, so that was very gracious of them."
The 46-year-old actor praised the work of writer Mark Gatiss and confessed he was nervous about living up to his expectations of him.
He explained: "I knew it [the episode] had the potential to be very scary, and I was excited to be playing Rassmussen. I felt I knew exactly how Mark had intended it to be delivered. Hopefully I got somewhere near. I had a fantastic time filming the episode and felt really privileged to be part of such an iconic show."
Shearsmith also confessed that although he and Capaldi get on well in real life, their characters clash in the upcoming instalment.
He added: "The Doctor arrives on the space laboratory and begins asking some difficult questions in relation to the Professor's work. The Doctor is a bit of an irritant to the Professor, who doesn't like his work being questioned."
'Doctor Who: Sleep No More' airs on BBC One at 9pm on Saturday November 7.

Suzanne Shaw gave birth to son Rafferty in her kitchen.
The former 'Emmerdale' star - who also has 10-year-old son Corey with ex-partner Darren Day - and her fiancé Sam Greenfield opted for a home birth but didn't expect their now-five-week-old son to arrive in the kitchen when she gave birth last month.
Suzanne revealed: "I gave birth in our kitchen, and luckily it happened in the middle of the night. Corey was in his bedroom at the front of the house, and he slept through it all. I put the sofa next to the birthing pool so I felt quite cosy and enclosed."
The former Hear'Say singer video blogged her entire pregnancy, during which businessman partner Sam "caught" baby Rafferty in his arms, as she pushed through a 27-hour labour.
She told OK! magazine: "I was pushing this little man out, and Sam caught him. It was wonderful. Sam then passed him to me. We were all crying, including Mum who'd never seen anyone give birth. It was the most amazing feeling in the world.'"
Suzanne wanted to have a family experience they could "all share".
She added: "We had all of these candles lit, it was beautiful and calming. I wanted to have an experience that we could all share."

Craig Revel Horwood has warned Bruno Tonioli to watch his mouth on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The notoriously grumpy judge has joked he's worried about Bruno, 59, encroaching on his territory but warned he needs to tone it down after describing Jay McGuinness' paso doble as the "bull's b******s" on the live show.
Craig told Woman magazine: "Bruno is definitely becoming nastier. That's my turf! Perhaps I need to have a few words with him.
"I think it's because he's the tough judge in the States and that character is crossing over the pond.
"He needs to be careful he doesn't get too carried away and slip up again with a swear word, though.
"It's drummed into us that 'Strictly' is a family show and bad language is not tolerated, but to be honest, Bruno swears like a trooper backstage so it could have been so much worse!"
Craig's comments come after he claimed professional dancer Ola Jordan should be banned from posing for sexy calendar shoots because of the show's family values.
He said previously: "There has been talk about banning dancers from doing sexy calendars and I think it's a good idea.
"Strictly is a family show and then you have got Ola pouring milk all over herself with her legs spread.
"Fitness shoots are fair enough but sexy calendars aren't what the show is about."

Chloe Sims will not be appearing on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' after failing the mandatory psych test.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star was being lined up to follow in the footsteps of her cousin Joey Essex by taking part in the reality show but has now been ruled out after doctors claimed she would struggle with a stint in the Australian jungle.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "'I'm A Celebrity' bosses were keen to sign up Chloe as she would make great telly.
"But docs feared she could make an early exit and felt it was right not to put her through it.
"Chloe's in top shape and was up for it, but it wasn't to be."
The news comes after Chloe's former 'TOWIE' co-star Gemma Collins quit the jungle last year just 72 hours after arriving.
Meanwhile, it's been reported the new series of the popular reality show is set to kick off on November 15 after spin-off show host Laura Whitmore retweeted a message posted by the official Twitter account of The Jonathan Ross Show that stated 'I'm A Celeb' would be returning to ITV at 9pm.
And while Chloe will not be appearing on the show, a number of celebrities are said to have been confirmed including former 'Geordie Shore' star Vicky Pattison, rapper 50 Cent, 'Weakest Link' host Anne Robinson and 'X Factor' alum James Arthur.

Danny Dyer "wouldn't do Botox" but would consider a boob job.
The 'EastEnders' actor has confessed that while he doesn't want to have any work done on his face because it would affect his acting career, he wishes there were a procedure to get rid of his man boobs.
He said: "Plastic surgery is a no for me. I wouldn't do Botox. I need my face, it is important. I need expressions.
"Also, just sitting there with some melt whacking needles in your head - no, not for me.
"The only thing I would have done is my t*ts, which have arrived recently, my little man cups."
The 38-year-old star added that he's aware his unwanted curves are the result of his diet but claimed he can't understand why his dad never suffered the same embarrassment.
Writing in his new book 'The World According to Danny Dyer: Life Lessons from the East End', he questioned: "What happened? Years ago men didn't have t*ts. Is it the processed food we eat nowadays?
"I don't mind having a couple of chins, I don't mind having a bit of an a**e on me or having a bit of a belly.
"Do not give me a pair of t*ts, please. Anything but t*ts.
"Could I have them sucked out? Drained out? They irritate me.
"I know it's down to booze and eating s**t and all that, but my dad's the same and he hasn't got t*ts. He's got gout in his leg, but no t*ts."
Danny also joked that playing pub landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap is the perfect role for him because he doesn't have to work out.
He added: "I've had to go to the gym sometimes because it's been my job to stay in shape for some films and all that.
"To be honest, I mugged it off pretty quickly. The answer? Get a role where you don't need to stay in shape.
"Publican, ideal. Nowadays, when I start to get a bit of belly I just tell the missus it's method acting. Lovely."

Louis Walsh is to make a one-off return to 'The X Factor.'
The music manager, 63, who was axed from the show last year and replaced by Nick Grimshaw, will join the reality TV programme during rehearsals after he forked out a reported £20,000 in a charity auction at the Music Industry Trusts Awards in London last night (02.11.15).
An onlooker told the Daily Mirror newspaper that show boss Simon Cowell, who dropped Louis from the judging panel after 11 years, "looked shocked but stood up and laughed."
Despite paying out a five-figure sum to briefly rejoin his old show, it's believed Louis probably won't appear on screen.
Speaking about his former boss, who has 20-month-old son Eric with his partner Lauren Silverman, Louis said: "He has got a huge ego, he just wants to be the best, that's really what drives him. He's amazing in every way.
"He looks different, he walks different, he dresses different, everything is different about him. His face is different!"
Meanwhile, Simon, 56, has no made secret of the fact he would consider bringing Louis back as a guest judge.
He said previously: "I've got the ghost of Louis everywhere at the moment. What's so weird is that when he was on the show I'd always have people complaining about him and now he's gone it's like, 'Why isn't he there'. So I don't know what's going to happen. I couldn't just bring him back.
He added: "I do like the idea of maybe having a guest judge, something like that, that's a possibility."

George Blagden was "surprised" to learn he was being axed from 'Vikings'.
The 25-year-old actor - who starred as Athelstan in the popular historical drama series - has revealed the "dramatic" circumstances that led to his departure in the third season of the show.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, George shared: "It did come as a surprise. People talk a lot about the deaths in television shows and how they happen ... I mean, just because we're actors, it doesn't mean we make them dramatic. They are actually quite dramatic events.
"You get this sort of letter in the post. I guess it would be kind of like being fired from a job, but in a letter that says you're going to get an axe to the face.
"I got an email from the writer just before we went into production for season three, explaining his reasons why he felt Athelstan had to go and why for the whole trajectory of the plot through season three it made sense."
George also confessed the timing of his axing proved to be slightly unnerving.
The British actor said: "I suppose when you're gearing up to get into production for another season, to learn you're going to meet your demise, it's not what most people want to hear."
'Vikings: The Complete Third Season' is out on Blu-ray and DVD now.

Stephanie Pratt has only just stopped "hating" Spencer Matthews.
The 29-year-old reality star split from her 'Made in Chelsea' co-star two years ago after he was unfaithful to her, and though she admits she has finally "sort of" forgiven him, she insists they'd never get back together.
She said: "He's a playboy. He's good looking, charming, famous, wealthy... I would never go back there.
"It's taken me two years to stop hating him. But I've kind of forgiven him."
And Stephanie - who split from Josh Shepherd in July - insists she "can't be bothered" to date anyone at the moment.
She said: "Josh hasn't been too hard to get over.
"I came back to London with an open heart and ready to start dating, but now I can't be bothered."
James Dunmore has offered to set her up on a date with one of his friends, but the blonde beauty isn't particularly interested.
She told new! magazine: "James mentioned [setting me up] but it's the last thing on my mind.
"I'd be willing to meet his friends, but it's not something I'm chasing."

Finney Cassidy is the "butt" of the magic in the second series of 'The Evermoor Chronicles'.
The mystery adventure drama, about a group of teenagers who live in a creepy village near the English moors, has cranked up the spells for its forthcoming season and Disney's rising star - who plays handsome delivery boy Cameron - revealed he's the main victim.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Finney shared: "In the first few episodes I was under a love spell ... I'm normally at the butt of the magic. A spell is put on me on a few occasions which is good fun to play. Really good fun to play. We'll leave it there, but yeah it was really fun."
However 19 year old actress Georgia Lock - whose character Bella goes up against Tara (Naomi Sequeira) for Cameron's affections - hinted she's involved in making the magic.
Georgia revealed: "There's so much more magic in it for both of us. From the beginning, we're sort of caught up in the magic of Evermoor."
Meanwhile, the actors filmed in the village of Great Budworth in Cheshire and found it easy to "believe" in the mystery because of the great sets and stunning scenery.
Georgia confessed: "It is a very magical world but the fact that it's set in England in a real village, we used Great Budworth, verging on the north of England, it was so beautiful and quaint that you almost could believe that this village had magic."
Finney continued: "Especially with the sets this year. Sometimes you go to sets and it's a couch and a lamp but this set, they made sweet shops, they made school rooms. But they actually made them so you could go to school, you could work in the shop. I mean the tapestry room is a vast, massive room, it's not just a tapestry. You go in and it's that whole space that you see on camera."
'The Evermoor Chronicles' airs on Disney Channel from November 9.