Actress Neve Mackintosh has revealed that the Paternoster Gang will return to help the new Doctor in series 8.
When asked about the often rumoured spin off series Neve replied:
"The sexual themes in Doctor Who should be talked about more and embraced more. It could be edgier and more dangerous. We can do so much in Victorian times, it’s got that steampunk edge to it. Think how freaky that era was with the Elephant Man and all that and just add us into the mix, with time travel and all sorts of weird, wonderful stuff."
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Peter Capaldi is The Doctor
Last night Peter Capaldi was revealed to the world as the Twelth Doctor, the live programme itself was watched by 6.1m people and peaked at 6.9m when the announcement was made.
Quotes:
Peter Capaldi:
“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:
“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!”
Jenna Coleman:
"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!"
Ben Stephenson, BBC Drama:
“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.”
Clare Moore, BBC Controller:
"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.”
Capaldi has appeared in The Fires of Pompeii playing Caecilius and played John Frobisher in Torchwood: Children of Earth.
Doctor Who Live - Tonight
DOCTOR WHO LIVE: THE NEXT DOCTOR
BBC1 7PM TONIGHT
A range of guests have been announced for tonight's live broadcast. These include:
Steven Moffat
Matt Smith
Peter Davison
Bernard Cribbins
Katy Manning
Anneke Wills
Janet Fielding
Bonnie Langford
The Radio Times has indicated that Tom Baker will send a video message and the BBC Facebook page says Colin Baker will do the same.
Update:
It is being reported by some sites that the famed photographer Rankin has taken the new actors photograph ahead of tonight's reveal. This has been disclosed via Rankin's Twitter feed.
12th Doctor Revealed Tomorrow
The identity of the actor to portray the 12th Doctor will be announced tomorrow, on a live programme to air on BBC1 at 7pm.
Hosted by Zoe Ball, the programme itself is expected to feature previous Doctors and Companions, along with celebrity fans.
Matt Smith & Steven Moffat will also be there.
BBC1 Controller Charlotte Moore has said:
BBC One is the home of big live events and this special live show is the perfect way to reveal the identity of the next Doctor and share it with the nation. The Doctor is a truly iconic role and I’m more than excited about the booking.
Steven Moffat said:
The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who’s taking over the TARDIS. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking twelve.
Ben Stephenson, the Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning:
We can’t wait to unveil the next Doctor with everyone live on BBC1 on Sunday night. Amongst all the speculation and betting, there has been lots of fun and intrigue at work as we’ve been using the codename Houdini as a decoy! It’s the biggest secret in showbiz, even those working with the new Doctor on other projects at the moment have no idea they are in the presence of the 12th incarnation.
It has been confirmed that BBC America, Canadian channel Space and Australia's ABC will be broadcast the special live.
Hosted by Zoe Ball, the programme itself is expected to feature previous Doctors and Companions, along with celebrity fans.
Matt Smith & Steven Moffat will also be there.
BBC1 Controller Charlotte Moore has said:
BBC One is the home of big live events and this special live show is the perfect way to reveal the identity of the next Doctor and share it with the nation. The Doctor is a truly iconic role and I’m more than excited about the booking.
Steven Moffat said:
The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who’s taking over the TARDIS. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking twelve.
Ben Stephenson, the Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning:
We can’t wait to unveil the next Doctor with everyone live on BBC1 on Sunday night. Amongst all the speculation and betting, there has been lots of fun and intrigue at work as we’ve been using the codename Houdini as a decoy! It’s the biggest secret in showbiz, even those working with the new Doctor on other projects at the moment have no idea they are in the presence of the 12th incarnation.
It has been confirmed that BBC America, Canadian channel Space and Australia's ABC will be broadcast the special live.
DOCTOR WHO LIVE: THE NEXT DOCTOR SUNDAY 4th AUGUST BBC1 @ 7pm
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