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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poobar73
August 4th, 2013 - 9:21pmThat is a good thing 🙂
The Moffat Paradox
August 4th, 2013 - 9:21pmWhile older but more respected as an actor than his 2 predecessors I hope as the series enters it’s 6th decade he can take it back to its more classic roots than of late while still moving it on.Think you need a new Executive Producer for that though.
The 14th Doctor
August 4th, 2013 - 9:20pmSo glad they’ve gone for older. PROPER older at that. He’ll be brilliant.
I couldn’t believe it when his name was announced! For the first time ever, the bookies and fansites were actually right!
the astroanout of death
August 4th, 2013 - 9:20pmthe doctor who team normally makes right choices
timelord327
August 4th, 2013 - 9:19pmFinally! Moff made a good choice in Doctor who. Lets hope this continues!
the astroanout of death
August 4th, 2013 - 9:19pmI don think anyone needs to worry
Celia
August 4th, 2013 - 9:18pmHaving said that, I’m gutted Matt has left, just as I was when David left, and Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, they all bring something unique to the role. Dr Who – Live long and prosper and may the force be with you!
ILOVEJENNALOUISECOLEMAN
August 4th, 2013 - 9:17pma good choice want to see him act first though before I decide for certain but think he is that type of character that is going to suprise us all and do great what do you think booboo ?
the astroanout of death
August 4th, 2013 - 9:15pmI wonder how all the bookies new it was going to be him
Anonymous
August 4th, 2013 - 9:13pmA good thing I think lol.
The Doctor
August 4th, 2013 - 9:12pmA great choice.
thedaleksdeath
August 4th, 2013 - 9:12pmHere’s my idea…
I think it should be Sherlock’s coat he wears one like the Tennant one Dark blue shirt and black cravat, dark blue trousers and black shiny shoes 😀 Plus a top hat?
Celia
August 4th, 2013 - 9:12pmAs someone who has been a fan of the Doctor since the first episode, I don’t really care who plays him, as long as River keeps turning up! Peter Capaldi wiill capture your hearts just as they all have, some more, some less. Please stop raining on his parade!
the astroanout of death
August 4th, 2013 - 9:09pmI cant imagine river flirting with him
thedaleksdeath
August 4th, 2013 - 9:08pmVERY VERY happy with the choise the “Grand Moff” made fantastic actor nice to see an older Doctor like the Hartnell era going to be ooking forward for his introduction in the xmas episode and his new series 8 with Clara! Good luck Peter!
The New Doctor
August 4th, 2013 - 9:06pmim not sure, but just watched video on official site:
Hello There!
I’mPeter Capaldi!
And I’m the NEW Doctor!
MAGIC!!
booboo
August 4th, 2013 - 9:04pmFor the record i couldn’t Be Happier with the choice.
thedaleksdeath
August 4th, 2013 - 9:04pmColin Baker played a Timelord commander in (Forgot the title :-/ ) So does it matter?
thedaleksdeath
August 4th, 2013 - 9:02pmSee this is the kind of person I want to see as I agree with all you opinions Timelord3
thedaleksdeath
August 4th, 2013 - 9:01pmNo he wasn’t meant to get younger as Colin was older then Peter Davison hope I helped 😀
JennaColemanCanNeverLeaveDoctorWho
August 4th, 2013 - 9:01pmI am with you about the whole thing with twelve doctor not mixing with clara because she is young, and I don’t see Peter as the doctor because he is older. No offence intended. I will really miss matt smith too but I disagree with the choice. He is not the type of guy I would have picked but I still say congrats to him and good luck
Doctor Stu
August 4th, 2013 - 9:00pmGlad he is the doctor, but please Steven Moffat don’t say that the Doctor entering his time stream scattered doctors everywhere and one ended up in Pompeii as whatever his name was. Glad he got the part and I hope he has a great time playing one of Britains most iconic roles
thedaleksdeath
August 4th, 2013 - 9:00pmHere we go again….Peter Capail I think his name is guys stop hating him as you haven’t even seen him as the Doctor…Josh Smith you don’t need to look like a Doctor”ry” person to play the role…
Anonymous
August 4th, 2013 - 8:55pmTom Baker should be at the top he is the best!!!!!
Lindsey
August 4th, 2013 - 8:52pmI’m just pleased we’ve got a new Dr, I loved David Tennant as the Dr, he is by far my favourite and then Matt Smith arrived. I was not happy, even had to stop watching, he really wasn’t the Dr for me. So I am pleased and wish Peter all the best, looking forward to watching again.
Long time Who fan
August 4th, 2013 - 8:52pmNot happy. Peter Capaldi seems too dry. I grew up on Tom Baker, and the Doctor is supposed to be quirky. Tom Baker, David Tennant and Matt Smith all pulled that off, this guys seems too stiff and boring. Matt Smith could make me laugh, I don’t anticipate any laughs with this guy. Disappointed. I think Matt Smith will be sorry that he left, I am.
RYCBAR123
August 4th, 2013 - 8:51pmWell said! I’m not sure myself about how many things he’s been in (I prefer unknown actors so far) but I’m willing to wait and see 🙂
LS
August 4th, 2013 - 8:48pmI am so pleased Peter Capaldi has take the role. He is a fine actor and we are very lucky to have him. I think he will bring some gravitas to the role and hopefully all these young assistants won’t fall in love so easily. They could of course have a more mature female but I don’t think the dads will like that. Don’t get me wrong the romance between the doctor and Rose was beautifully executed but only will remain a classic if the theme is not revisited or hinted at constantly. I am hopeful because of the excellent job he did in Torchwood that he will have a ‘feel’ for SF. Don’t forget a lot of the acting has to be done on a blue screen which must be difficult. I think that was a problem with Chris Eccelston who is an exceptional actor but I really don’t think his heart was in it. Good luck Peter – onwards and upwards from a viewer the same age as you but very much in touch with my inner child as I hope you are as well – you will need it!
JAMIE WHO
August 4th, 2013 - 8:45pmalso he looks creepy
JAMIE WHO
August 4th, 2013 - 8:44pmif he was younger and hasn’t been on doctor who I would like him but I don’t Doctor Winchester