Fancy being the first to see Peter Capaldi's debut feature length episode of Doctor Who? Over two weeks earlier than its broadcast on BBC1 !!! Well, read on and find out how...
The much-anticipated new series of Doctor Who will have its world premiere in Cardiff on August 7, BBC Wales has announced today (July 4, 2014), and tickets will be available to the public from St David’s Hall Box Office from Monday 7 July.
Marking the start of the BBC One hit sci-fi drama’s spectacular world tour, the premiere will be fans’ first chance to see Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, alongside Jenna Coleman as on-screen companion Clara, in episode one of the new series.
The stars will be attending the lunchtime red carpet event, together with lead writer and producer Steven Moffat. The feature-length premiere episode of the eighth series, entitled Deep Breath, will land on BBC One on Saturday 23 August, 2014.
BBC Wales Director Rhodri Talfan Davies says:
“Doctor Who is getting even bigger and even better - and it's a real thrill that the show's fans here in Wales will be the very first to see the new Doctor at this very special premiere screening. Doctor Who has been made in Wales for almost ten years - and we're so proud of its worldwide success.”The event is held in association with BFI Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder, the full programme for which will be announced later this month.
…next stop London!
- Tickets will be available to the public from 10am on 7 July from St David’s Hall Box Office on 029 2087 8444 or online at www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
- The Doctor Who world tour is organised by BBC Worldwide. It will see Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman - joined by Steven Moffat along the way - visit seven cities across five continents in 12 days, where they will attend fan events and media interviews, publicising Series 8 to a global audience. For further information please contact BBC Worldwide.
