Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi SLAMS claims showrunner Steven Moffat is a ‘misogynist’
PETER CAPALDI has defended Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat against misogyny claims.
Peter Capaldi returns as Doctor Who
Steven is set to step down from his role at the end of this year, handing over the reigns to Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall.
The 55-year-old, who is also co-creator of Sherlock, has faced complaints from some viewers over the years about the lack of strong female characters in his TV series.
Outgoing Time Lord Peter said he “didn’t understand” why Steven, who he has worked with for almost four years, had been criticised.
Speaking at SFX (via Radio Times), the 58-year-old said: “I think we’ve done great stuff. I think Steven’s fabulous.
Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has defended Steven Moffat against claims he is a misogynist
Doctor Who: Peter also discussed the limited budget for the sci-fi series
I don’t know why people have a go at him, why they call him a misogynist
“I don’t know why people have a go at him, why they call him a misogynist. I don’t understand that at all. I think he’s a brilliant writer."
The former Malcolm Tucker actor also discussed the show’s budget, explaining the limited finances has an effect on each episode.
He continued: “The fact of the matter is any show that’s making 12 episodes a year, with these budgets and under these circumstances, not every [episode] is going to be fantastic.
“And certainly not every [episode] is going to be to everyone’s tastes.”
Doctor Who: New companion Bill Potts will be the first openly gay side-kick
Peter’s interview comes just days after it was announced that his new companion Bill Potts will be the Time Lord’s first openly gay-side kick.
Actress Pearl Mackie confirmed the news to the BBC, saying: ”It shouldn't be a big deal. It's about time isn't it?
"It's important to say people are gay, people are black.”
Doctor Who returns to BBC One on April 15.