Following
on from the huge success of The Day Of The Doctor, the 50th anniversary
special that was watched by over 12 million viewers across BBC One and
BBC iPlayer, anticipation is building for the arrival of the new Doctor,
Peter Capaldi, who will touchdown in the TARDIS this August on BBC One.
Fans in the UK will have a chance to see Peter Capaldi
and Jenna Coleman in exclusive events in Cardiff and London on 7 August
before they jet off on a world tour to promote the show. For more
details on the world tour click here.
Peter Capaldi, speaking ahead of the tour, said: “It’s fantastic that so many people across the world love Doctor Who. After eight months solid filming deep in the world of monsters, Jenna and I are thrilled to be heading for the Planet of Fans."
Executive producer and lead writer Steven Moffat added: “I've always thought we'd all be a lot safer if the Doctor conquered the world, instead of the Daleks. Now with Jenna and Peter leading the charge, it looks like it's going to happen. I'll be bringing up the rear to handle the exposition scenes, and maybe carry some bags.”
Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director BBC Cymru Wales, said: "Where better to start the World Tour than the Doctor's home for the last decade? The sight of the TARDIS and marauding aliens is now a familiar part of Welsh life - though they still scare the life out of the traffic wardens. There is a real sense of excitement and anticipation about the new series – and I know Peter and Jenna are going to be a breath-taking new team. Roll on August!"
Filming is well underway on the new series, with guest stars confirmed to join Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman including Frank Skinner, Ben Miller, Tom Riley, Keeley Hawes and Hermione Norris.
Source: BBC
