Peter Capaldi hints Doctor Who series 10 will be his last appearance as The Time Lord
HE'S travelled the galaxy in his TARDIS since 2013, but Peter Capaldi has hinted that series 10 could be the last time he stars as Doctor Who.
Peter Capaldi has hinted he might leave Doctor who
The actor - who has played the lead role for two years - has inferred that the next season of the long-running British sci-fi show might be his last.
Peter, 57, has already committed to a third year in the role, but nothing has been confirmed thereafter.
Speaking to The Telegraph, he said: “This could be my final year – it’s terrifying. I love Doctor Who but it can be quite an insular world and I do want to do other things.
"There will come a time when this is over. But I knew that when I started.
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Series 10 may be Peter Capaldi 's last as The Doctor
"I was thinking about my regeneration scene from the outset. That’s my terrible melancholic nature. When you accept the job you know there’ll come a day inevitably when you’ll be saying goodbye.”
Although it is uncertain whether Peter will or will not continue in the role, he is very excited about the upcoming Christmas special.
He explained: “It’s a very festive, light?hearted Christmas afternoon show. Although a lot of adults really like it, at its heart Doctor Who is designed to entertain children as well. I like the idea of families watching together. That’s what I did when I was a child.”
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Judging by the latest seasonal spoiler pictures, Doctor Who fans can expect an explosive festive edition of the spaced-based show.
The images shows the twelfth doctor and his wife River Song - played by Alex Kingston - facing off against a gigantic robot, who appears determined to cause them harm.
The Doctor Who Christmas special will air on Christmas day on BBC One.