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Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi Confirms He'll Be Leaving After Series 10

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Peter Capaldi, Doctor Who, And His Behind The Scenes Humanity

Just a few words about Peter Capaldi's work behind the scenes of Doctor Who...

Feature - Simon Brew

A lot has inevitably been written over the past day about Peter Capaldi’s departure from Doctor Who. He’s confirmed that he’ll be departing this Christmas, making way for a new TARDIS occupant when Chris Chibnall takes over as Doctor Who boss for series 11 of the rebooted show in 2018.

Much of the discussion has been about Capaldi’s stories, and what he’s brought to the role. But something that doesn’t get enough light shone on it is his sheer behind the scenes humanity. The internet is very good at reducing a person to just their on-screen role, but I wanted to share a couple of small things that Capaldi deserves credit for, yet doesn’t seek.

Firstly, his costume as the 12th Doctor.

One of the things that’s remained important to Capaldi, and to Steven Moffat, is that Doctor Who is reachable. That it’s a show that talks to a family audience, and gives children in particular something they can copy, or play, irrespective of riches or background.

As Moffat told me at Christmas: “I always say you have to be able to draw the monster.”

“We talk a lot about what’s the playground game? That doesn’t mean we take it simply. Doctor Who stories can be complicated, and can be emotional. But it means you have to keep in mind the slightly different, more intense, more emotional way that kids watch television. At its heart, it is a children’s programme. One that adults absolutely love.”

For Capaldi, he was conscious from the off that his Doctor was for everyone. And thus he and the team came up with something simple for his costume. Whilst not everyone can afford the long flowing coat that the Doctor wears, pretty much everyone who watches the show has access to a shirt. Thus, Capaldi did the top button of the shirt up, and wore it without a tie. Why? Because it was a very simple thing that children could copy, whether they had money or not, and say they were the Doctor.

It might not sound like much, but it’s the kind of little detail that’s clearly mattered to the man.

But that pales next to the events where Capaldi attends, and finds himself surrounded by the show’s younger fans. Last Christmas - and this wasn’t an uncommon example - the BBC held a preview screening of the Doctor Who Christmas special, The Return Of Doctor Mysterio. Only the first screening wasn’t for the press and assorted guests. It was an afternoon screening for schoolchildren, arranged and staged with no publicity, no fanfare, and no desire to make headlines. Capaldi and Moffat both attended, and in doing so, made the day of the many young viewers who got the first viewing of the episode (outside of the production team and BBC).

Later that day came the press screening, to which many young guests were also invited. Understandably, many of them wanted to meet Capaldi. He’s always, from day one, respected, understood and enjoyed the importance of the role, and why it matters to people. You don’t need me to tell you that he’s one of us.

Pretty soon at the event, Capaldi found himself surrounded by young fans, after selfies, autographs, and the chance to just say hello. He stayed for hours. Sure, it’s his role, and it comes with the territory. But he stayed long past when he would reasonably have been expected to, and there wasn’t a hint of an autograph being charged for.

But there’s more. I watched as he talked individually to some of the youngsters who came up to him. And he did something I’d never really seen someone do when signing autographs. When someone approached him, he not only signed their magazine, piece of paper, book or whatever. He would – if he was uncertain of their name – practice it for them on a separate piece of paper first. Only when they were happy would he then sign properly for them, adding his own drawing of a Dalek if there was room.

I watched the faces of the kids as they walked away, and couldn’t help but imagine they’d remember that moment for the rest of their lives.

Some acts of kindness from Capaldi – and there are many – make the headlines. He sent a personal video message, for instance, to young Doctor Who fan Thomas Goodall, to help him get over the death of his grandmother a year or two back. “Sometimes sad things happen to us,” he said. “You should know that we’re on your side too.”

As I understand it, Capaldi’s tenure on Who has been underpinned by little acts of kindness. I’m also sure that he doesn’t go about those acts because he’s seeking reward, or publicity, or recompense for them. I just think that’s who he is.

I’ve loved Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, and I’ll be very sad to see him leave at the end of the year. But even more, I’ve loved seeing Peter Capaldi the human being, willing to go that extra mile, to make sure that Doctor Who is something that can enjoyed by all. In an internet swirling with bad things and negativity, I think someone like Capaldi is really worth celebrating.

www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/peter-capaldi/46921/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-and-his-behind-the-scenes-humanity

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Series 10 Teaser "A Time For Heroes"

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Series 10 Trailer

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Doctor Who Season 10 Premiere In Theaters - Bonus Clip

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Series 10 Animation

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Exclusive: Doctor Who Series 10 Is Bringing Back The 3-Parter As It Introduces The Terrifying Monks

It sounds like Peter Capaldi's final series is going to be epic.

By Morgan Jeffery - 17 March 2017

It's been a while, but Doctor Who is resurrecting the three-parter for Peter Capaldi's final series aboard the TARDIS.

New monsters The Monks were previously confirmed to be appearing in several episodes across series 10 – now Digital Spy can confirm that a trio of adventures (episodes 6-8) in the new series are linked.

Toby Whithouse, who's written the concluding chapter, revealed: "Mine is the third part of a three-parter – Steven Moffat's done the first one, Peter Harness did the second and I've done the third.

"It's set modern-day... and I think anything more than that and Steven will come round and kick me in the shin!"

[Above: Who are the mysterious Monks?]

The Doctor, Nardole (Matt Lucas) and new companion Bill will all face the Monks – with Whithouse telling us that actress Pearl Mackie is not just "terrific" but also "very different to previous companions".

"She has very good comic timing," he said. "And there's a lovely chemistry between her and Peter."

The Monks are – it appears – a new threat in a series that features more than a few old threats returning to menace the Doctor.

The Daleks, the Ice Warriors, Missy (Michelle Gomez), and the Cybermen – the original 1960s vintage – will all be back... but will it be one of them that sets off the Doctor's latest regeneration?

Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday, April 15.

www.digitalspy.com/tv/doctor-who/news/a823765/doctor-who-series-10-three-parter-monks/

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The Curse Of Fatal Death - Comic Relief Special

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Help the Doctor defeat the Daleks in a special BBC Live Lesson



The Doctor needs your help… The Daleks have engineered a supernova of epic proportions that has damaged the TARDIS, and now the devastating shock wave is heading to Earth. Only the combined power of a million micro:bits can save the TARDIS, the Doctor and the world!

On Tuesday 28th March at 11am, you can help the Doctor and join the UK's biggest classroom with our special live and interactive Doctor Who and the micro:bit Live Lesson.

BBC Live Lessons support teachers and bring curriculum content to life. These broadcasts are streamed live from location to classrooms across the UK through the Live Lessons website. Please note the live stream will only be available in the UK.

Using their BBC micro:bit, students will be challenged to help the Doctor defeat the Daleks and save Earth in this epic 50 minute adventure. This lesson is aimed at 11-13 year olds and is devised around computational thinking skills, with guest experts from the fields of web search and computer gaming.

Find out more about the Doctor Who and the micro:bit Live Lesson and get your micro:bits ready… The Doctor needs you!

Here's a short taster of what BBC Live Lessons are all about and another date for the diary is Monday 24th April, as the adventure will continue with lots more great new Doctor Who curriculum linked projects and another mission set by the Doctor… Watch this space (and time)!

www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/33325b86-4da6-485d-a35e-c068ee297986

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'The Doctor' Hamilton Style Song Parody (Doctor Who: A Gallifreyan Musical)

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Doctor Who Gets First Openly Gay Companion



The new series of Doctor Who will see the Time Lord joined by his first openly gay companion.

Bill Potts's sexuality will be revealed pretty much straightaway in her second line of dialogue when the show returns to BBC One on 15 April.

"It shouldn't be a big deal in the 21st Century. It's about time isn't it?" Pearl Mackie, who plays Bill, told the BBC.

"That representation is important, especially on a mainstream show."

She added: "It's important to say people are gay, people are black - there are also aliens in the world as well so watch out for them.

"I remember watching TV as a young mixed race girl not seeing many people who looked like me, so I think being able to visually recognise yourself on screen is important."

"[Being gay] is not the main thing that defines her character - it's something that's part of her and something that she's very happy and very comfortable with."

Gay and bisexual characters have featured in Doctor Who before, such as Captain Jack and River Song, but this is the first time the Doctor's permanent companion has been openly gay.

Although Captain Jack - played by John Barrowman - travelled with the Doctor for a number of episodes, he was not a full-time companion in the traditional sense.

Mackie said it had been "kind of insane" to be the centre of attention since she was announced in the role last April, despite not being seen on screen until this Easter.

"My Twitter follower count went from 400-and-something to 16,500 in about two hours, so that was pretty mental," said the actress, who is taking over from Jenna Coleman as the Doctor's companion.

"But it's been really nice, everyone seems to be really excited. It's sort of like being welcomed into a family and all the fans have been really welcoming."

The actress, who was performing in the West End production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the time she was cast, said the role of Bill was "the biggest job I've ever done".

"Looking at previous alumni, it's only done wonderful things for their careers - Matt Smith is phenomenal in The Crown, Jenna Coleman has just gone on to do Victoria and Billie Piper is doing incredible things," she said.

"For me if I even get to do (a small amount) of those kind of things it would be incredible. It's an amazing platform for me and it opens a lot of doors that wouldn't necessarily have been open before - it's very exciting."

This series of Doctor Who will be Peter Capaldi's last, as the actor is due to hand over the key to the Tardis during this year's Christmas special.

Speculation is mounting over who will take over the role, with Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge among the potential candidates.

www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-39444025

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#TimeForHeroes

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Series 10 Trailer #2

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Doctor Who: Watch The Doctor Quiz His New Companion

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John Simm Is Returning To Doctor Who As The Master

And he’ll be facing off with Michelle Gomez’s Missy

By Huw Fullerton

Thursday 6 April 2017 At 4:43PM

John Simm is returning to BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who as The Master, it has been confirmed.

The actor last played the evil Time Lord in 2009/2010 special The End of Time opposite David Tennant's Doctor, before regenerating offscreen into Michelle Gomez’s new incarnation Missy.

“I can confirm that it’s true, thanks to the power of time travel I’m back,” Simm said. “It’s always a pleasure to work with this great team of people and I can’t wait for you all to see what The Master gets up to in the next series.”

Steven Moffat, writer and executive producer, added: "Nothing stays secret for long on Doctor Who but you'll have to wait a little bit longer to see exactly what The Master is up to and how he makes his return to face the Doctor.

“It’s been a huge pleasure to have fan favourites John Simm and Michelle Gomez face to face in the same role! It’s not often you get to see a solo personality clash."

www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-04-06/john-simm-is-returning-to-doctor-who-as-the-master

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Who Is New Companion Bill?

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What's Coming In Series 10?

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Introduction To Episode One "The Pilot"

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Matt And Pearl's TARDIS Tour

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The Doctor & Bill's Relationship

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Fly Me To The Moon
Let Me Play Among The Stars
Let Me See What Spring Is Like
On Jupiter And Mars

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Steven Reveals Series 10 Monsters

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#TimeForHeroes - Doctor Who: Series 10 (John Smith VFX)

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Peter Capaldi Reveals Why He's Leaving Doctor Who - The Graham Norton Show

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Doctor Who At The BFI & Radio Times TV Festival

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Bill Enters The TARDIS For The First Time



Series 10 Starts Here! Steven Introduces The Pilot

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This Season On - Doctor Who Season 10

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Heather Goes With The Flow

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How To Dress Like Bill



Doctor Who: Bill Catches Up With The Doctor - "Like A Penguin With Its Arse On Fire"

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Next Time - 'Smile'



"It Speaks Emoji!" - Smile Preview

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"It's Bigger On The Inside!" - Doctor Who: Series 10



A Closer Look At Bill Potts