David Tennant, widely known for his role as the Tenth Doctor in the popular British TV series “Doctor Who,” has a favorite doctor – but it’s not his incarnation of the character. Tennant has often expressed his admiration for the Fifth Doctor, portrayed by Peter Davison.

Davison held the role from 1982 to 1984 and was a significant influence on Tennant’s portrayal of the Time Lord. There’s a charming bit of symmetry, given Tennant’s fan background and how it influenced his own performance, providing a softer, more human side to the alien hero. Additionally, Tennant married Georgia Moffett, Peter Davison’s daughter, who also played the Doctor’s clone daughter in the series, thus further intertwining their Whovian legacies.

Critics and fans alike often rank David Tennant among the top Doctors, citing his range from quirky comedy to deep pathos as key elements that made his version memorable. But even great actors like Tennant have their heroes, and in this case, it appears that ‘The Best Doctor’ accolade in his eyes might be reserved for someone else entirely—his father-in-law and predecessor in time travel, Peter Davison.