WHEN Billie Piper turned up in Swindon this week she left hundreds of young fans disappointed that they couldn't see her.

But now, the former Doctor Who star is hoping to make amends by coming back to the town for a second book signing to meet all those she couldn't greet the first time.

Many people contacted the Adver to say they were disappointed they could not meet their favourite actress, but after her aides read about the coverage on our website they were keen to book her to return.

No venue or date has been set up for the second signing, which is dependant on the 24-year-old's filming schedule, but people involved in Billie's publicity machine say she is fond of the town and is keen to come back.

Speaking exclusively to the Adver, Billie said: "I was blown away and extremely flattered by all the people that turned out to see me in my home town.

"The support I have received in Swindon over the years has been incredible.

"The publishers, Asda and I were over-awed by all the people that turned out.

"As a result I will be back before the end of the year to sign books and hopefully meet all those I was not able to meet."

Danielle Robinson, who deals with Billie's publicity, said: "Billie is determined to return to Swindon and meet all the fans in her home town. It's a place that she is very fond of.

"The reception in Swindon is the largest we have had on the tour so far."

More than 1,000 fans turned up at the Asda Wal-Mart store in North Swindon on Tuesday for the book signing of Billie's new autobiography, Growing Pains.

Many people were queuing before 3pm to make sure they got to see her, but even after they did, many said she was too busy talking with her friends to pay them much attention.

Three hundred people were turned away empty-handed in spite of having queued for hours.

The young fans who missed out on the chance to meet their favourite celebrity the first time remain unconvinced about the return visit.

Six-year-old Grace Dabner, from Kingshill, who drew a picture to give to Billie was very cautious.

She said: "I'll give her one more chance I suppose, but I am not going to get excited about it."

Mum Liz said: "Grace was so disappointed this week after not seeing Billie, and I don't think she will get her hopes up particularly if there is no guarantee that she will."

Ella Barrone, nine, of Upper Stratton, was another youngster who told the Adver of her disappointment.

After queueing for two and a half hours and failing to see the star she said: "I was really upset because she is my favourite star and lots of us wanted to see her."