jester1470 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 What's everyone's thoughts on Peter Capaldi as the new Dr, much as i have enjoyed the Matt Smith stuff i am really quite looking forward to an older Dr again, by the time he starts his first full series as the Doctor, Peter Capaldi will be older than William Hartnell was when he started. There's already a backlash from young girls claiming that the Doctor should be in his 20's/30's and good looking and they can't understand why he has been cast. A generally surprising bit of casting as well as I didn't expect them to go for an older actor tbh. Can't wait to see the little kids checking out what he's done in the past and meeting Malcolm Tucker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I'm hoping he'll get to play the Dr. like Christopher Eccleston, slightly darker and moodier. It's good that they have chosen to appoint someone who is a big fan, apparently Peter made a bid to take over the running of the Dr Who fan club in the 70's http://www.odwfc.com/#/reviews/4563033009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 This has actually made me want to watch it again. I watched the Ecclestone series and quite liked it but lost interest pretty quickly with Tennant and haven't really watched much of it since. Saw a few with Matt Baker but I was only watching for Amy Pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Saw a few with Matt Baker but I was only watching for Amy Pond. Was this some sort of Countryfile/Dr Who mashup fan fic you were watching/dreaming of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 This has actually made me want to watch it again. I watched the Ecclestone series and quite liked it but lost interest pretty quickly with Tennant and haven't really watched much of it since. Saw a few with Matt Baker Smith but I was only watching for Amy Pond.Fixed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Was this some sort of Countryfile/Dr Who mashup fan fic you were watching/dreaming of?Did you not see the ones where he was on Strictly Come Dancing and hosted The One Show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester1470 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) I'm hoping he'll get to play the Dr. like Christopher Eccleston, slightly darker and moodier. It's good that they have chosen to appoint someone who is a big fan, apparently Peter made a bid to take over the running of the Dr Who fan club in the 70's http://www.odwfc.com/#/reviews/4563033009 Aye, I've got that book, there's a real animosity between the guy who wrote it and Peter Capaldi, it's quite funny as he takes every opportunity to have a go at him who was quite active as a fan back then - he wrote for fanzines etc, possibly the biggest Dr Who fan (apart from Nick Briggs and Gary Russell) to actually work on the show. Edited August 5, 2013 by jester1470 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Fixed for you Ha ha. Who the hell is Matt Baker? Is he the guy from Rogue Traders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 No that's Matt Allwright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Maybe I'm getting it mixed up with Tom Baker then. I don't know. Fuck knows. I got up really early today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 haha malcolm tucker haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 haha malcolm tucker haha Have you not deleted your account yet? Fuckity-bye! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Still a bit disappointed that Matt Smith is leaving but I think Capaldi is a great choice to replace him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy1969 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I think its a fantastic appointment, it would of course be much better if he played it in the guise of Malcolm Tucker complete with swearing! I think this is a casting to appease older fans of the show, bugger them stupid women lusting after Smith and Tennant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 what if he played the role of Dr Who but, like, AS Malcolm Tucker! That'd be crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester1470 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Well over a year on and the time is nigh. looking forward to this immensely, going to the cinema to see the first episode. I wonder what will happen to the ratings with an older Dr, I'm hoping they manage to stay high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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