Who's Dr Mike Skinner?

Mike Skinner is to appear in a future episode of "Dr Who", he has claimed.

The Streets leader revealed news of the role in a posting on Twitter but very quickly deleted it.

"You wouldn't believe the week I've had. I can't talk about it but let's just say I got a part in 'Doctor Who'", he wrote.

Although the news was removed, speculation has already spread online and Skinner is yet to comment further.

The next season of "Dr Who" is due to air in 2010.