Peter Capaldi

Best known as explosively sweary spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in The Thick Of It, the Scottish actor and director has appeared on stage and screen. On 4 August 2013 he was named as the 12th Doctor Who, taking over from Matt Smith.

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Doctor WhoNew Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker says nothing could prepare her for the role - even advice from THREE former Time Lords

Jodie, the first ever female Doctor, also says she had to earn the part and 'it was certainly not handed to her on a plate'

Doctor WhoTime Lord to clamp down on sexism in Doctor Who Christmas episode

Current doc Peter Capaldi is to repeatedly tell the first Doctor “You can’t say that” – in what seems to be in reference to the #MeToo movement

Peter CapaldiSee Peter Capaldi's Time Lord in new Doctor Who Christmas special photo

The special is billed as an uplifting new tale about the power of hope in "humanity's darkest hours"

Doctor Who Christmas special'Now this is perfect!' Fans declare love for Doctor Who has been reignited by sneak peek of Christmas special

The much-anticipated preview was show on Children In Need

Children In NeedDoctor Who to appear on Children In Need with sneak peek of Christmas special

The official Doctor Who account confirmed the news in a tweet

Doctor WhoChanges to new Doctor Who series starring Jodie Whittaker revealed as show bosses plot "fresh and brilliant" revamp

Incoming show boss Chris Chibnall has also ordered a redesigned TARDIS and an updated sonic screwdriver

Harry Potter filmsDavid Bradley will continue to play the First Doctor Who in new audio adventures

Harry Potter and Games of Thrones star to continue as The First Doctor for Big Finish

Royal FamilyQueen Victoria's secrets: Jenna Coleman reveals how she spent hours reading monarch’s diaries and she loves corsets

Stars Jenna and Tom Hughes, who plays her German husband Prince Albert, lift the lid on behind-the-scenes secrets such as the pitfalls of working with children and animals

Doctor WhoBradley Walsh revealed as Doctor Who companion to first female Time Lord Jodie Whittaker

It has been revealed the first female Doctor Who will have a male sidekick old enough to be her father as the quiz show host is set to join the cast

Doctor WhoDoctor Who fans divided over unexpected casting of Bradley Walsh as companion to first female Time Lord Jodie Whittaker

Doctor Who fans are not convinced Bradley has what it takes

Jodie WhittakerJodie Whittaker reveals her reaction after being told she was the first female to play Doctor Who role

Jodie reveals she was one of only four people who knew the secret of the next Doctor Who when the BBC trailer was aired last month

Peter CapaldiOutgoing Doctor Who Peter Capaldi aims to swap Tardis for bus as he eyes role in 70s sitcom remake

The ex-Time Lord is trying to persuade writer Steven Moffatt to update On The Buses - and he has one role in mind

Doctor WhoDoctor Who boss Steven Moffat FINALLY reveals the Time Lord's name

During an appearance at Comic-Con in San Diego on Sunday, the outgoing writer and executive producer finally laid to rest the fiery debate

Doctor WhoDoctor Who Christmas trailer confirms return for Pearl Mackie

The BBC are keen to remind viewers that Capaldi hasn't handed over the TARDIS key just yet...

Doctor WhoDoctor Who boss Steven Moffat slams 'imaginary backlash' against female Doctor and blames a 'few tiny mad people'

Whovians have threatened to stop watching the show in protest

Peter CapaldiDoctor Who star Peter Capaldi struggles to keep his cool as a traffic warden in new Paddington Bear movie

The actor, who also starred in the first movie as hapless nosy neighbour Mr. Curry, was spotted filming in London for the sequel, which will be out in November

Jodie WhittakerBBC says Jodie Whittaker will be paid the same as her male predecessor Peter Capaldi for Doctor Who

The Broadchurch actress will take on the role from the 2017 Christmas special

Doctor WhoKris Marshall 'lined up' to be companion to Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor after missing out on Doctor Who lead

The actor was one of the favourites to take the leading role

BBCThe BBC pay row stars who are worth every penny - and those who aren't

And just FYI, pennies is all that we pay them

New Doctor WhoTheresa May says she is 'pleased' the new Doctor Who will be a woman

Britain's second female Prime Minister has given her reaction to the first female regeneration of the sci-fi icon

Doctor WhoNew Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has a saucy screen past and once stripped naked for a role

The Broadchurch star's casting as the first female Doctor has divided fans

Doctor WhoWho was Who: All the actors that have played The Doctor as Jodie Whittaker takes over in the Tardis

Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker will take over from Peter Capaldi as the 13th incarnation of the Time Lord

Doctor WhoDoctor Who legend Peter Purves said he'd be 'horrified' with female Time Lord days before Jodie Whittaker's reveal

Purves, a companion in the mid-1960s to William Hartnell, said: “That’s not a misogynistic view. It’s just that I don’t think it’s right.”

Doctor WhoBookies' favourite Jodie Whittaker announced as 13th Doctor Who - but which actors lost out?

The former Broadchurch actress will be the first female Doctor