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Will Peter Capaldi Stick Around For Series 11?

Earlier this week Radio Times included some new quotes from Peter Capaldi, who has been discussing his future with Doctor Who. Peter has revealed that the BBC have asked him to stay on as The Doctor:

“I’ve been asked to stay on, but it’s such a long time before I have to make that decision. Steven’s been absolutely wonderful, so I love working with him. Chris is fantastic, and I think he’s a hugely talented guy. I don’t know where the show’s gonna go then. I don’t know. I have to make up my mind, and I haven’t yet. As Steven [Moffat] will tell you, it’s very difficult to say goodbye.”

Before too many of you start to worry though, Capaldi added some words of reassurance in an interview on BBC Radio 2, yesterday:

"I love being Doctor Who so I will be around as long as it’s right to be around."

DWO Verdict:

As huge fans of Capaldi's Doctor, and knowing how much he loves and adores the role, we genuinely hope and believe he will be in the role for a good many years to come. Our money is on him staying until at least Series 12.

[Sources: Radio Times; BBC Radio 2]

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Programming Schedule

Following todays (official) announcement of the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary programming schedule, DWO have put together an easy to use guide to the programmes and channels that will be providing Doctor Who content.

Channel Programme Name Description Date / Dur.
 7.14: The Day Of The Doctor  TV Episode. 23/11
75mins
   The Culture Show A look at the cultural significance of Who. TBC
60mins
   An Adventure In Space And Time Mark Gatiss' drama on the genesis of Doctor Who. TBC
90mins
  The Science Of Doctor Who  Professor Brian Cox looks at the Science behind Who. TBC
60mins
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide A guide to all things Who.

TBC
TBC

[Untitled] A further "exciting" commission.

TBC
TBC

An Unearthly Child TV Episode
(restored format)

TBC
1hr40mins

Blue Peter Two Live Blue Peter Doctor Who Specials.

TBC
TBC

12 Again Doctor Who stars share their childhood memories.

TBC
30mins

TROCK Documentary on TROCK (Time Lord Rock).

TBC
60mins

Who Is The Doctor? Documentary with interviews and archive material.

TBC
90mins

The Blaggers Guide To Doctor Who David Quantick gathers facts to Blag being a Who fan.

TBC
TBC

The Graham Norton Show
Doctor Who Special 
3-Hour show celebrating Doctor Who.

23/11
From 10am

Who Made Who? Documentary on the world that inspired Who.

TBC
3hrs


**This guide will be updated over the coming weeks to reflect confirmations in airdates and airtimes.

[Sources: BBC Press Office, DWO]

David Walliams Confirms Doctor Who Role

Speaking live on BBC Radio 2, Little Britain and Come Fly With Me star, David Walliams, confirmed that he has a role in the upcoming series of Doctor Who.

Speaking on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Walliams stated: "I've actually been offered a part in Doctor Who, which I'm very excited about." He continued: "I've said yes. I don't think I can reveal much, I'll just say I'm playing an alien."

He added that he will be filming the role "in a few weeks", which means it will form part of the second half of the season which will air in the Autumn.

[Source: BBC Radio 2]