I'm sceptical, I really am. I was sceptical when I heard Peter Capaldi's name for the first time, because of his age mostly, and after seeing his pretty dull interview, I'm even more so. There's such a huge difference between him and Matt Smith and whilst difference is good, the 12th has to have some personality and Peter Capaldi seems to have none. He has a lot to live up to.
But I was dubious about Matt Smith when he was cast, so I'll give this guy a chance. I just hope 2014 isn't when I finally give up on Doctor Who.
EDIT: That guy who was giving the interview with Bernard Cribbins (I forget his name), said Peter Ecclestone. I bet he knew - who else would he get mixed up with?!
Have you seen him in The Thick of It, completely different from his off screen persona, I think he'll make an excellent doctor and I'm interested to see what he'll bring to the role and what will be unique about his incarnation of the Doctor.
This is a weird choice. Peter Capaldi played a Torchwood character who died in series 3 (John Frobrisher),and the Torchwood and Doctor Who universes are basically merged.
Have you seen him in The Thick of It, completely different from his off screen persona, I think he'll make an excellent doctor and I'm interested to see what he'll bring to the role and what will be unique about his incarnation of the Doctor.
I have seen a few episodes, and I stick by my original opinion that he has about as much personality as a door handle.
This is a weird choice. Peter Capaldi played a Torchwood character who died in series 3 (John Frobrisher),and the Torchwood and Doctor Who universes are basically merged.
If you start looking for logic in a kid's sci-fi show you're going to result in problems...
Won't it be slightly odd* to have a companion ~30yrs younger than the doctor?