Peter Capaldi Arrives on Set For First Full Day of Filming 'Doctor Who'

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In a press release just issued from the BBC, we get a glimpse of the twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi, on the set of "Doctor Who" for his first full day of filming series eight. Filming is occurring in Cardiff, Wales until August. A photo provided shows him clad in the costume of the eleventh Doctor and side-by-side with his glowing companion, Clara (Jenna Coleman).

Even though he was introduced at the end of the "The Time of the Doctor," Capaldi said when he arrived,"New job, first day, slightly nervous. Just like the Doctor, I'm emerging from the TARDIS into a whole other world.”

Other statements about the new adventures included one from Lead Writer and Executive Producer, Steven Moffat who added, “First the eyebrows! Then, at Christmas, the face! Coming soon, the whole Doctor. In the Cardiff studios, the Capaldi era begins.”

Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One, commented: "A new year, a new face, a new Doctor! 2014 has arrived and it's Peter Capaldi's time so let the adventures begin!"

Ben Stephenson, Controller of Drama Commissioning, said: "Excitement and anticipation fills the air as Peter Capaldi’s Doctor takes control of the TARDIS for the very first time today. It’s going to be one hell of a ride and I can't wait for the journey to start."

Another tidbit from the release was that the first episode of series eight has been written by Steven Moffat with the second episode penned by Phil Ford. These are the first episodes that Peter will shoot and are directed by Ben Wheatley.

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-Larissa Mrykalo