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Great choice. Peter Capaldi it is
Told you ;)
Watch the BBC series, The Thick Of It and his performance as Malcolm Tucker. Absolute sheer bloody brilliance.
Now he's the 12 Doctor, I will look into seeing it. In the past, I've seen The Thick Of It called a modern Yes, Minister, and I must confess to thinking 'why do we need a modern Yes, Minister, when the original still has razor sharp comedy'*. I will now give it a chance.
*Which is why I have not watched the Yes, Minister remake.
I hope they tone down what he wears a bit. I don't like the naff OTT costumes, I prefer it when they keep it simple, like with Eccleston.
Smith got away with it because they took the piss a bit and turned it into a gag but I'd like it if Capaldi dressed more normally.
"This might be the proudest moment of my career and I've taken a dump in the white house"- Malcolm Tucker.
There are funnier quotes but I've gotten in trouble for swearing on this site before ;)
Yes, I think Capaldi will have to tone down on the language he uses for Tucker when he plays the Doctor ;-)
I can't stop crying with laughter when I watch this
In his earlier days I hear he's played some wacky scientists. That should bode well.
Why wasn't the announcement special one hour? Time for more questions then.
There is a huge similarity with the fanfare of a new actor being unveiled as the Doctor as there is for Bond. Well, in the UK at least.
I haven't been fond of the last series, it was the weakest so far.
The Bond/Who comparison can't be denied. I'd love to see some of the very old episodes, right enough.
Press release:
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.”
Well, I haven't seen him in many things (apart from that episode of Doctor Who with Karen Gillan), but it will be interesting to see where he goes with the role.
The was the very first episode of season 1 with Christopher Ecclestone and Billie Piper.
My memory is a bit fuzzy on the Eccleston era (one of my least favourite Doctors), but that episode would be Rose, the first episode of the of the revived show. I wouldn't let that episode put you off, there's many more stories that Doctor Who has to offer, both Classic and Modern.
The first series was a bit sketchy at first (there's a really crap two parter involving farting aliens), but it does get better.
I'd stick with it, there are some brilliant episodes later on in the series where Eccleston actually gets a chance to show just how good an actor he is. He's still by far my favourite (only started watching it because he was in it).
When he walked on the stage the thought that first entered my head? He has a very hawkish look about him and with his look and those piercing eyes? He reminds me of the awesome Peter Cushing!
As for his costume? I think quite an Edwardian feel for some reason? Just think it will be age reflecting? Either way I fully approve with the choice of the new Dr Who! :-bd
Quite excited about an old Skool Doc, a long run me thinks, I think the producers are fed up of the whipper snappers making a name and buggering off.
Peter Capaldi
Time will tell if this is a good casting decision or not. I wouldn't be surprised if the ratings plummet, though. I just can't see this guy being cool enough to appeal to youngsters. On a personal note I thought Matt Smith was the best ever Doctor. He is my fave so this new guy has got big shoes to fill!
I don't think it should make any difference as to whether he's appeared in the show before. Both Freema Agyeman and Karen Gillen turned up in previous episodes before they were cast as the companions. Gillen in fact featured in the same episode as Capaldi.