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Costume Revealed! Peter Capaldi’s Era Officially Begins
Peter Capaldi’s era officially begins
The Doctor has a new look as Peter Capaldi’s era officially begins. In a picture released today by the BBC, Capaldi can be seen in the costume that will define his time as the Twelfth Time Lord in one of TV’s biggest roles. Sporting a dark blue Crombie coat with red lining, dark blue trousers, a white shirt as well as black Dr. Marten shoes, the look was created by Doctor Who costume designer Howard Burden.
Commenting on his costume, Peter Capaldi said: “He’s woven the future from the cloth of the past. Simple, stark, and back to basics. No frills, no scarf, no messing, just 100 per cent Rebel Time Lord.” While lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat added: “New Doctor, new era, and of course new clothes. Monsters of the universe, the vacation is over – Capaldi is suited and booted and coming to get you!”
Filming for episode one of series 8 began earlier this month, after 10.2 million tuned-in on Christmas Day to get their first much-anticipated glimpse of Capaldi’s Doctor. Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, commented: “Peter Capaldi’s Doctor is officially recorded in history today with the unveiling of his new costume. It’s sharp, smart and stylish – The Twelfth Time Lord means business.”
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The Other
January 27th, 2014 - 9:17pmWOW!! 😀
At last, and I need something to cheer me up, since I’m ill 🙁
It suits him perfectly, and it’s like Pertwee (My joint 2nd/3rd favourite Doctor) reincarnated!! 😀
Once again, I’m cetain Capaldi will be a great Doctor!
😀 😀 😀
TC200
January 28th, 2014 - 4:03pmget well soon
starshipalaska
January 27th, 2014 - 9:14pmI’m thinking its too similar to Matt’s last outfit. I mean is the 12th Doctor really gonna be like “Ooh these clothes will never do I need something much better!”, and then settle for that when it looks practically the same?
Gallifrey Falls No More
January 27th, 2014 - 8:54pmCB should have waited and made this as well as the otheres.
100000BC
January 27th, 2014 - 9:11pmStill could; they had to show something for the toy fair and they only showed 10 figures, whereas recently there has been 11 or 12 per series. They could have had an early glimpse at the costume and already started work on the prototypes.
100000BC
January 27th, 2014 - 9:11pmAND, there’s always the unannounced figures released in the TARDIS set…
Gallifrey Falls No More
January 27th, 2014 - 9:44pmYeah. Even if it’s a super rare, which is unlikely, it would still be nice.
Gallifrey Falls No More
January 27th, 2014 - 8:53pmI hope they find a slow-paced and inventive way for him to find it, like Matt did. Sometimes, like Tom and Sylvester, they just ‘happened’ to stumble across a costume that they kept.
Dalek the Supreme
January 27th, 2014 - 8:52pmIt’s…not bad, but I think a longer jacket would have suited him better. As it stands, it looks like someone took the ruffles off of Jon Pertwee’s costume. It doesn’t look bad, in fact, I think it looks pretty good, but I just can’t help but feel it’s missing something, like a hat or a longer jacket.
Dalek the Supreme
January 28th, 2014 - 1:46amActually, the more I look at this costume and think about it, the more I like it. Matt Smith’s costumes were whimsical and out-of-this-world eccentric, like Tom Baker. It’s nice to go back to something, while still being eccentric and Doctor-y, could still be normal and blend into the background.
Sebatron
January 27th, 2014 - 8:51pmLove it! Should be easy to make in lego! 🙂
Tardisbob
January 27th, 2014 - 8:44pmI wear dr martens now dr martens are cool
The Big Friendly Button
January 27th, 2014 - 8:39pmVery nice but I do have to agree with booboo that there is something missing.
greyzinychimp
January 27th, 2014 - 8:39pmi’m not sure
Obsie
January 27th, 2014 - 8:40pmWhy?
thedaleksdeath
January 27th, 2014 - 8:35pmWOW! Very Pertwee! It has the frilly shirt the reed under his coat but he would look good with a black top hat, cane and a cravat!
What do you think of my suggestions?
thedaleksdeath
January 27th, 2014 - 8:35pmRed*
Gallifrey Falls No More
January 27th, 2014 - 8:47pm“No frills, no scarf, no messing, just 100 per cent Rebel Time Lord.” – Peter Capaldi
thedaleksdeath
January 28th, 2014 - 6:37pmYes just realised that. But if you look closely it does look like frills but obviously just a crease
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
January 27th, 2014 - 8:34pmhave to admit not that mad on it, but i think it will suit the character well. part of me thinks he should’ve had 11’s purple coat and that 11 should’ve kept the tweed, but i think this will be good for Capaldi
Anonymous
January 27th, 2014 - 8:32pmIt’s a cross between the skinhead fashion (the real skinheads, not those that became part of right wing movements) with the crombie and DM and the Mod fashion with the buttoned collar and V neck jumper/cardigan. I like it.
Anonymous
January 27th, 2014 - 8:21pmLove the DMs.
matt9982
January 27th, 2014 - 8:19pmI think he needs a little pin badge or something… But anyway looks great! 🙂
I have a feeling the Capaldi Era may even become the best! 🙂 🙂 🙂
The TARDIS
January 27th, 2014 - 8:11pmBrilliant, I love it. It just feels like it needs an extra something… Fells like anyone could be wearing it whilst walking through the streets, needs something to set it apart. Hat, tie, cravat, pocket watch, anything… just a little more… Doctorishness.
100000BC
January 27th, 2014 - 8:14pmIt is a fact that every Doctor so far has worn a tie, bow tie, cravat or celery at some point.
Anonymous
January 27th, 2014 - 8:20pmFifth doctor was open neck shirt
Connor Kelly
January 28th, 2014 - 6:52pmWhat about the ninth Doctor?
100000BC
January 28th, 2014 - 10:51pmCravat on the pictures Clive shows to Rose in “Rose” [of the Titanic, etc.]; still counts.
100000BC
January 27th, 2014 - 8:07pmIt looks like he needs a sonic, cape, coat or other kind of extra. I expect the waistcoat, shirt or jacket may change throughout the series, or else there will be some sort of addition like a short scarf or pocket watch.
Anonymous
January 27th, 2014 - 7:58pmI like it it has a very Jon Pertwee feel to it
Anonymous
January 27th, 2014 - 8:19pmFifth doctor was open neck shirt
Anonymous
January 27th, 2014 - 8:20pmSorry replied to wrong comment…
The Big Friendly Button
January 27th, 2014 - 8:31pmI got a little bit of Hartnell.
Gallifrey Falls No More
January 27th, 2014 - 8:51pmHe is the same age as Hartnell was when he started, believe it or not!!
the astronaut of death
January 27th, 2014 - 7:57pmNice!!
Gallifrey Falls No More
January 27th, 2014 - 7:53pmSo maybe that’s why matt smith removed his bowtie before regenerating, Peter Capaldi doesn’t have one!
Timelord3
January 27th, 2014 - 7:51pmI love it already
the astronaut of death
January 27th, 2014 - 7:44pmIt needs a hat
The ghosts of Pompeii
January 27th, 2014 - 7:42pmThis looks very pertwee like and he look like a magician,he needs a cane(maybe sonic)and a bowler hate as well
Obsie
January 27th, 2014 - 7:41pmBrilliant that they have gone for a sensible look. No gimmicks and durable enough to fit any situation. For some reason the lining reminds me of the 3rd Doctor, not a bad thing. Bring it on!
100000BC
January 27th, 2014 - 8:36pmYes, I like the sensible aspect of it.
Dalek the Supreme
January 28th, 2014 - 1:48amI wasn’t too sure about it at first and was thinking it was too normal, like what Eccleston and Tennant wore, but looking at it again, it feels very Doctor-y without being too whimsical or out-of-place, like William Hartnell’s costume.
the astronaut of death
January 27th, 2014 - 7:40pmMatt and pertwee Combo
Scott’s TARDIS
January 27th, 2014 - 7:53pmI don’t see anything that resembles something that Matt wore here.
the astronaut of death
January 27th, 2014 - 8:44pmThe jacket
11matt
January 27th, 2014 - 7:40pmI’m loving brilliant so excited 🙂
Gordon Tolland
January 27th, 2014 - 7:39pmLooks fantastic! Still think a bow-tie my have completely set it off…….but perhaps that may come.
Dalek the Supreme
January 27th, 2014 - 8:56pmAfter Matt Smith’s Doctor, I think the character needs a rest from wearing bow ties, as the bow tie was Matt Smith’s gimmick. I wouldn’t have minded seeing a longer jacket, though.
the astronaut of death
January 27th, 2014 - 7:38pmWhat of do you think of it booboo
booboo
January 27th, 2014 - 7:41pmlooks great, just seems incomplete somehow, something missing
Obsie
January 27th, 2014 - 7:42pmProbably a tie.
100000BC
January 27th, 2014 - 7:54pmI imagine there’ll be some variation like Chris’s jumpers and Matt’s bow tie
the astronaut of death
January 27th, 2014 - 8:06pmA hat!
Obsie
January 27th, 2014 - 8:43pmI refuse to be drawn on the subjects of hats!
Dalek the Supreme
January 28th, 2014 - 1:49amI would’ve liked a longer jacket, personally, but I’m happy with what we’ve got here.
the astronaut of death
January 27th, 2014 - 7:37pmIt feels like a combo of matte and pertwees
Gallifrey Falls No More
January 27th, 2014 - 7:36pmVery Jon Pertwee!
Some bloke
January 27th, 2014 - 7:38pmEveryone says it’s quite Pertwee-esque! LOVE IT! I think it’s brilliant
Doctor who
January 27th, 2014 - 7:33pmBrilliant brilliant costume love it