Dr Who

[murraymints]

It's Peter capaldi !

[DJHawkes]

best kept secret eh? lol anyway who is he? is he related to the singer?

[Zacs-Master]

Ah good. Some gravitas back to the role.

[jim360]

Will be interesting to see how he takes it. Never did get used to Matt Smith, I'm a Tennant-er.

[murraymints]

Think he'll be a good doctor....wonder what he'll wear ?? Kilt ?

[murraymints]

Troughton was my favourite...Roger Delgado as the master ...

[DJHawkes]

he played WHO Doctor in world war z, but i only just recognise him, still won't make me watch dr who, lol

[berniecuddles]

WHO?

[LazyGun]

It would be highly amusing to see Capaldi channeling Malcolm Tucker whilst playing the role :)

[EcclesCake]

Excellent choice! Very happy and may start watching again.

[Mattk]

"Ah good. Some gravitas back to the role."

Agreed. He does anger very well !
Stopped watching when Catherine Tate got involved but I'll watch the 50th anniversary episode and then the Xmas special but I doubt I'll stick with it after that.

[Jeza]

Forgive my ignorance. Who is Peter Capaldi? Please don't say the new Doctor.

[ChillDoubt]

I can see it now as he's addressing the Daleks:

"Right you, stay the f*** away from my Tardis or I'll rip off your probe and shove it where the sun don't shine, you spotty, oversized excuse for a f***ing pedal bin".

If only Ianucci could become one of the script writers.....

[maggiebee]

Wonderful news, love Peter Capaldi - may even start watching the programme again for a weekly fix! Scottish too!!

[Mamyalynne]

Yes Jeza.

[james412]

Good choice. Hope he keeps his Scottish accent. Never could understand why Tennant pretended to be English.

[LazyGun]

@Chill "I can see it now as he's addressing the Daleks:

"Right you, stay the f*** away from my Tardis or I'll rip off your probe and shove it where the sun don't shine, you spotty, oversized excuse for a f***ing pedal bin".

If only Ianucci could become one of the script writers....."

I have put this forward as your audition to be on the Dr.Who script writing team :)

[sp1814]

I'm VERY pleased. He's one of my favourite British actors. Brilliant news.

[sp1814]

Jeza

Peter Capaldi stars as Malcolm Tucker in the BBC comedy, 'The Thick Of It'. He's won awards (BAFTAs) for his portrayal of Tucker, who is like a very swear-y version of Alistair Campbell.

Personally I think he's a fantastic choice because for a while now, the character of the Doctor has veered towards younger actors. I believe Capaldi will bring a sense of maturity and gravitas to the role.

I will certainly be tuning in (for the first time in over 25 years), just to see his interpretation...

[Ann]

Never heard of him or seen him before!
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