Peter Capaldi exclusively revealed to the nation as the Twelfth Doctor
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Peter Capaldi exclusively revealed <m> to the nation </m> as the Twelfth Doctor
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Peter Capaldi exclusively revealed <m> to the nation </m> as the Twelfth Doctor
Sunday 4 August 2013 , 19 : 30
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 . "
Doctor Who is produced by BBC Cymru Wales .