August 4th, 2013
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12th Doctor Revealed – What do you Think?
12th Doctor Revealed – What do you Think?
The new Doctor is Peter Capaldi!
So the wait is over and we now know who will take over from Matt Smith in the Christmas Special – so what do you think?
In a special live broadcast, the BBC today announced that the role of Doctor Who would next be played by Peter Capaldi.
Amid much hype and speculation, Peter Capaldi was unveiled as the next Doctor during a special live television event on BBC ONE tonight.
Widely regarded as one of the biggest roles in British television, Capaldi will be the Twelfth Doctor and takes over from Matt Smith who leaves the show at Christmas.
Peter Capaldi says: “Being asked to play The Doctor is an amazing privilege. Like the Doctor himself I find myself in a state of utter terror and delight. I can’t wait to get started.”
Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer says : “It’s an incendiary combination: one of the most talented actors of his generation is about to play the best part on television. Peter Capaldi is in the TARDIS!”
Doctor Who companion, Jenna Coleman says “I’m so excited Peter Capaldi is the man taking on the challenge of becoming the Twelfth Doctor. With Steven’s writing and his talent I know we’ll be making an amazing show with an incredible incarnation of number 12. I can’t wait to start this new adventure!”
Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One says : “Peter Capaldi has all the genius and versatility needed to take on the mantel of the great Time Lord and make the role his own. He’ll bring his own particular wisdom, charisma and wit to the Twelfth Doctor and take the show into an exciting new era.”
Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning says : “We started thinking Peter Capaldi might be the right person to take on this iconic part a few months ago. But it was only when he did a secret audition at Steven’s house under the cover of darkness that we knew we had our man. He’s an extraordinarily talented actor who can seemingly turn his hand to anything. We can’t wait to premiere his unique take on the Doctor on Christmas Day and we are sure he’s going to become one of the all-time classic Doctors.”
Rankin exclusively shot Peter Capaldi this morning, picture available from www.bbcpictures.com
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BIOGRAPHY
Peter Capaldi is an award winning actor, film maker and lifelong Doctor Who fan.
He has enjoyed an illustrious career to date in both film and television.
Before securing the coveted role of the Twelfth Doctor, Peter first appeared in Doctor Who in 2008, playing Caecilius in the episode “The Fires of Pompeii”.
Peter grew up in Glasgow and attended the Glasgow School of Art, while studying there he secured his first breakthrough role in Local Hero (1983). He has also had roles in Dangerous Liaisons, The Crow Road, The Devil’s Whore and Torchwood: Children of Earth.
It is his role as Government spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in the BBC comedy series, The Thick of It , that has earned Peter both international and award success. In 2010 he won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Role and the BPG Best Actor Award. In both 2010 and 2012, Peter won the British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor. A film spin-off from The Thick of It, entitled In the Loop, was released in 2009.
As well as appearing in front of the camera, Peter is an award winning film maker. In 1995, he won the Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action) for Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life. He also wrote Soft Top, Hard Shoulder, which won the audience award at the London Film Festival, and wrote and directed Strictly Sinatra. Peter’s stage credits include Professor Marcus in The Ladykillers at the Liverpool Playhouse, which saw the play transfer to the Gielgud Theatre in London.
2013 has been a busy year for Peter who has been seen on screen in the film World War Z and in BBC Two drama series The Hour, for which he was BAFTA nominated. Not only will Peter film his first scenes for Doctor Who this Autumn, but he will appear in the forthcoming film The Fifth Estate and the Disney film Maleficent.
Peter is currently filming new BBC One drama series The Musketeers, in which he plays Cardinal Richelieu which will launch in early 2014.
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Pug in a kilt
August 4th, 2013 - 8:14pmI see a lot of Tom Baker in him.
WHO DUDE
August 4th, 2013 - 8:13pmI think it is a odd choice but rewarding as he is a brill actor. Hope his Doctor is nicer than Malcolm Tucker:)
JAMIE WHO
August 4th, 2013 - 8:12pmit for the monitor what I just said and yes I agree josh smith
Professor When
August 4th, 2013 - 8:10pmI don’t care if Capaldi kisses Clara because he’s Old.
I care if Capaldi kisses Clara because she’s my Clara! XD
In all seriousness, I want to wait until he performs to judge him 🙂
JAMIE WHO
August 4th, 2013 - 8:09pmI know I just hope he in it for one series
sheepinafez
August 4th, 2013 - 8:09pmYES GET IN!!!
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
August 4th, 2013 - 8:09pmi don’t know about that Scott. I think it’s more that Docor Who has been quite young since ’05, rose was young, so was martha, so is clara, and so was matt, this is taking Who into a whole new direction of a slightly older actor, and it’s different to what we are all used to. i think that that is more the reason, it’s chaning what we all know so well
The TARDIS
August 4th, 2013 - 8:08pmPeter Capaldi is one of the best actors around… His acting skills don’t come into it. But I’m guessing you don’t think he suits the character.
Andrew
August 4th, 2013 - 8:07pmTo all those having a good moan .
Get a life, Peter caldi is an excellent actor, so why not give him a chance before giving your opinion.
This is just like when billie piper and Catherine Tate were announced as companions.
Some people can be do narrow minded.
And shame on Moffat for not turning up at the ceremony.
The Monitor
August 4th, 2013 - 8:07pmJust remember it is the roles he plays so convincingly that makes you “hate” him, not the person himself.
The Monitor
August 4th, 2013 - 8:06pmHaving coincidentally watched The Thick of It series 1 and Minder “Life in the Fast Food Lane” I have been impressed with his range.
Whilst I was thinking younger than Smith is the trend, as we near the theoretical end of the number of bona-fide incarnations the Doctor can have, it is probably a set in the right direction.
Overall, very pleased.
Colin
August 4th, 2013 - 8:05pmA good if somewhat safe choice and his age does suggest they will be moving away from the romance angle with clara.
Peter is a fantastic actor though I remember him as the mad angel islington in neverwhere.
I imagine he will player a darker more intense doctor. Over all pleased with their choice but still lookforward to the day they take the plunge with the first female doctor.
JAMIE WHO
August 4th, 2013 - 8:05pmTHW NEW IS TOO OLD AND HE BEEN ON IT ALREADY I HATE HIM BUT I WILL STILL WATCH IT
RYCBAR123
August 4th, 2013 - 8:04pmI honestly don’t know what to feel now…
Anonymous
August 4th, 2013 - 8:04pmThe well know thing doesn’t bother me, so long as he doesn’t have a iconic role, so a character he is regarded as, then I’m fine. And matt smith is VERY well know now and still plays the doctor extremely well, after a few episodes he’ll be we’ll known as the doctor.
LG
August 4th, 2013 - 8:04pmWow, Peter Capoldi. Another Doctor to add to the chant! For the people who think it should have been a woman, this happens every year. I don’t think there will ever be a female Doctor, it’s too much of a change from the format. As much as a woman could work, I think a lot of fans would be disappointed.
the mr master
August 4th, 2013 - 8:03pmlets wait and see
i am sure he will be great
Bess
August 4th, 2013 - 8:01pmAge doesn’t matter but wasn’t the Dr supposed to get younger! I will still look forward to Peter as the doctor I hope he can live up to this most popular character ever. Can’t wait to see the Christmas episode
Timelord3
August 4th, 2013 - 8:00pmSure he’ll be great, sorry
Timelord3
August 4th, 2013 - 8:00pmWhat is it with all of you judging him already?
‘Oh he’s to old!’- Have you seen the classics? Most of the doctors were older, it’s only recently that there young! Oh and there’s:
‘He’s not as good as Matt Smith’- And you know how? He’s not even started yet!
‘He’s too well known’- It doesn’t matter! Every person who plays the doctor is generally remembered as the doctor anyway.
It was the same stuff when Matt started and look at us all now. We love him!
Come on fellow Whovians, give the guy a chance and I’m sure hell be great!
DoctorArkham
August 4th, 2013 - 7:56pmGet a grip Dalek 2.
The Second Doctor travelled with a 20 year-old! River is dead too. Ginger is just a joke. I can picture him scolding the Daleks and Cybermen.
The TARDIS
August 4th, 2013 - 7:55pmI don’t really see why kissing is the main priority. Fair enough, it’s a different opinion to mine and I respect that, but kissing? There must be better reasons.
INJUSTICE
August 4th, 2013 - 7:54pmGood choice I think!!
zendar
August 4th, 2013 - 7:54pmGREAT……….Bring it
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
August 4th, 2013 - 7:54pmagreed!
DoctorArkham
August 4th, 2013 - 7:53pmOf course he won’t kiss Clara the Doctor never kissed his companions until ‘The Parting of the Ways’!!!! Give poor Peter a chance!
Alison
August 4th, 2013 - 7:53pmIt is good to see a mature choice and someone for us older viewers, who have been fans of the show for decades, to get behind.
Scott the Raptor
August 4th, 2013 - 7:53pmYes he will. I bet you’re saying that because he is Scottish. If he had been English then half the people who are complaining about him being old would have been chuffed with him.
The TARDIS
August 4th, 2013 - 7:52pmThere haven’t been any episodes yet! We don’t know his character.
im no longer not going to be here
August 4th, 2013 - 7:52pmme too