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Matt Smith is to leave Doctor Who.
The actor - who has played The Doctor since 2010 - will leave the show after this year's Christmas special, the BBC has confirmed.
Smith, 30, said that it has been "an honour" to be a part of the long running series.
He said: "Doctor Who has been the most brilliant experience for me as an actor and a bloke, and that largely is down to the cast, crew and fans of the show.
"I'm incredibly grateful to all the cast and crew who work tirelessly every day, to realise all the elements of the show and deliver Doctor Who to the audience.
"Many of them have become good friends and I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the last four years."
He continued to thank Steven Moffat for the "varied, funny, mind-bending and brilliant scripts" that have given him the "greatest and most rewarding challenges" of his career.
He said: "It's been a privilege and a treat to work with Steven, he's a good friend and will continue to shape a brilliant world for the Doctor.
"The fans of Doctor Who around the world are unlike any other; they dress up, shout louder, know more about the history of the show (and speculate more about the future of the show) in a way that I've never seen before, your dedication is truly remarkable.
"Thank you so very much for supporting my incarnation of the Time Lord, number Eleven, who I might add is not done yet, I'm back for the 50th anniversary and the Christmas special."
Moffat praised Smith for consistently "surprising" him whilst playing the eleventh incarnation of the Time Lord.
The executive producer added: "Whatever we threw at him - sometimes literally - his behaviour was always worthy of the Doctor.
"But great actors always know when it's time for the curtain call, so this Christmas prepare for your hearts to break, as we say goodbye to number Eleven. Thank you Matt - bow ties were never cooler.
"Of course, this isn't the end of the story, because now the search begins. Somewhere out there right now - all unknowing, just going about their business - is someone who's about to become the Doctor.
"A life is going to change, and Doctor Who will be born all over again. After 50 years, that's still so exciting."
Matt Smith will appear alongside David Tennant in the 50th anniversary special before his final episode at Christmas.
Companion Jenna Louise Coleman is to continue to appear alongside the new Doctor when the show returns in 2014.
The new Doctor Who will be unveiled live on television on Sunday.
The identity of the latest timelord has been a closely-guarded secret and BBC boss Ben Stephenson revealed executives at the corporation have been using the codeword "Houdini" to stop it getting out.
Viewers will see Matt Smith, who has played the role since 2010, bow out in the Christmas special and be replaced by the latest doctor.
This Sunday's half-hour show, which goes out on BBC1 at 7pm, will be presented by Zoe Ball and feature interviews with Smith and executive producer Steven Moffat as well as guests including celebrity fans and some previous incarnations of the science-fiction hero.
Mr Moffat said: "The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who's taking over the Tardis. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking 12."
BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson said: "We can't wait to unveil the next Doctor with everyone live on BBC1 on Sunday night. Amongst all the speculation and betting, there has been lots of fun and intrigue at work as we've been using the codename Houdini as a decoy.
"It's the biggest secret in showbiz, even those working with the new Doctor on other projects at the moment have no idea they are in the presence of the 12th incarnation."
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It's only Malcolm f**king Tucker!
The bookies took a surge of bets early in the week on Peter Capaldi being named the 12th Doctor, but despite the pile of cash being waged on him and the well-known fact that he's a lifelong Who fanatic, we still never believed at Digital Spy that he was seriously in the running.
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Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who Live
We knew he had commitments to new BBC One project The Musketeers, where he has been cast as Cardinal Richlieu, and despite Moffat's claims that older candidates were being considered for the part, we've generally learned to disregard Moffat's comments when it comes to Doctor Who spoilers. He cheekily admitted at Comic-Con recently that he spends most of the time "lying out of his ****".
So all of this considered, it was a briliant and exciting moment when Capaldi walked on to the BBC studio stage this evening, unveiled as the new owner of the TARDIS.
Steven Moffat has described the casting as an "incendiary combination", pairing "one of the most talented actors of his generation" with "the best part on television". We're used to hyperbole from Moffat when it comes to Doctor Who, but he's probably not too far off the mark with this assertion.
Capaldi is one of the greatest actors working in television. To land him for a role that is so time-consuming and career-defining is quite the coup.
Perhaps for someone who is currently always associated with playing a screaming, foul-mouthed Scottish enforcer, entering the world of Doctor Who and everything that comes with it doesn't seem so daunting or concerning.
Because of his Tucker connections and those brilliantly menacing eyes, the immediate presumption is that Capaldi's Doctor will be a darker, edgier version of the Time Lord than we've seen in recent years.
However, Capaldi isn't a one-trick pony. He's shown on the stage, TV and radio on many occasions that there's much more to him than Malcolm. He's also one of the nicest gents you're ever likely to meet. Softly spoken, a joy to interview and a man who always has time for everyone - he couldn't be any further from the angry loudmouth that he's most famous for playing.
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Peter Capaldi portrait by Rankin
Capaldi's age, 55, is one of the most pleasantly surprising parts of the casting. It's the same age as William Hartnell when he first started way back in 1963, and hopefully it will refresh the dynamic between between Doctor and companion and also the Doctor and the viewer.
Since the show's return with Eccleston, the Doctors have gradually been getting more dashing and more youthful, which isn't in itself a bad thing. However, going any further down that path and we may find ourselves with a Disney-esque Doctor. All lovely skin, chiselled cheekbones, Harry Styles hair and the personality of a paper bag.
Capaldi couldn't be any further away from that path, and his casting isn't just exciting for Doctor Who fans, it's exciting full stop.
Matt Smith's final hour will no doubt be a sad one (someone pass us the tissues), but at least we now know that we're in very, very safe hands moving forward into year 51.
BBC One has released a second extended trailer for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor, which is set to premiere on Saturday November 23rd at 7:50pm
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No idea what just happened...
Oh I loved it
Did anyone see this?
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I didn't and even when you scroll down it took a while to spot it - clever :)
When’s it on?
Thought I'd better remind you so you can set your recorders or arrange for family members not into the Doc. to go home ;)
The Time of the Doctor is on at 7:30pm, on Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December.
And as well as fighting Daleks and Cybermen, the Doctor will find himself up against Coronation Street, which runs across the same hour – 7:30-8:30pm – over on ITV. - OMG!
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Samuel Anderson is to join the cast of Doctor Who as a companion to Clara Oswald, played by Jenna Coleman.
The History Boys actor will play Danny Pink, a teacher at Coal Hill School where Oswald also teaches.
The eighth series will also introduce Peter Capaldi as the latest Doctor.
"I was so excited to join Doctor Who, I wanted to jump and click my heels but I was scared I might not come down before filming started," Anderson said.
"It's a quintessential part of British culture and I can't believe I'm part of it. It's an honour to be able to work alongside Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman and I can't wait to show people how my character becomes involved with such a fantastic duo."
Filming has recently begun on the fourth and fifth episodes of the eighth series of the Doctor Who reboot, which kicked off in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor.
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peter is leaving
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Wonder who will be the next doctor.
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Wonder who will be the next doctor.
Ben Whishaw is being suggested or Miranda Hart as the first female Dr WhoQuote:
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if time for lady doctor i will audition :pQuote:
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please no to miranda hart
id like david tennant back
if time for lady doctor i will audition :pQuote:
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please no to miranda hart
id like david tennant back
I thinkits time for a lady, but not Miranda Hart. I like her but not for this.
I think Hayley Atwell who played Agent Peggy Carter might make a good lady Dr Who.
BBC News article: Doctor Who: Who could replace Peter Capaldi?
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DailyMail article: 'It's time to move on': Peter Capaldi reveals he is QUITTING Doctor Who... a month after claiming he wanted to stay for a 'long time'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...octor-Who.html
Yeah she would make a great doctor, or Gillian Anderson.
who suggested danny dyer, himself :p
KRIS Marshall is the new Doctor Who, it has been claimed.
The actor – best known for his roles in My Family and Death in Paradise – has reportedly already begun filming for the new BBC space epic series.
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Kris Marshall is going to be the next Doctor Who according to the shock claims GETTY
“Kris Marshall has already joined the cast and will regenerate at the end of this series, not in the Christmas special,” a source told the Mirror.
According to the paper, the BBC has refused to consider a woman for the lead character, with the source adding: “They won’t risk a woman Doctor. They want a David Tennant type.”
The BBC has denied the claims and insisted no casting decisions have been made.
Fans became convinced Kris would be the actor to take over the role after he quit Death in Paradise just says after current Doctor Peter Capaldi announced his decision to quit.
The alleged new Doctor could be arriving far sooner than expected with the new trailer for the show seemingly showing a regeneration.
A new trailer has debuted for the tenth series of Doctor Who, including a soul-sucking soldier, terrifying aliens and a new assistant.
The Doctor is ready for battle – but will he make it to the end of the series?
When Peter Capaldi announced his departure from Doctor Who, his leaving date was set for Christmas Day 2017 but a brand new trailer for the upcoming tenth series suggests he might be leaving sooner than expected.
The Sun
BBC have denied this. Plus I'm pretty sure Chris chinball hasn't even taken over yet. So i would take this with a big pinch of salt.
The new doctor will be revealed on BBC One this Sunday, after the men's Wimbledon final
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Jodie Whittaker has been named as the 13th Doctor Who
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Jodie Whittaker will become the first woman to play the Time Lord in Doctor Who, ending months of speculation over who will replace current lead Peter Capaldi.
Whittaker, 35, best known for her role as Beth Latimer in Bafta-winning drama Broadchurch, described the role as "incredible" and asked fans of the show "not to be scared by my gender".
She said: "It feels completely overwhelming, as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human, as someone who wants to continually push themselves and challenge themselves, and not be boxed in by what you're told you can't be.
"Doctor Who represents everything that's exciting about change... the fans have lived through so many changes, and this is only a new, different one, not a fearful one."
Whittaker revealed she had told "a lot of lies" to keep the announcement secret and used the codename "Clooney" when discussing the role with her husband and agent.
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She will team up with the show's creator Chris Chibnall as he takes over from Steven Moffat as executive producer.
Chibnall said: "After months of lists, conversations, auditions, recalls, and a lot of secret-keeping, we're excited to welcome Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor.
"I always knew I wanted the 13th Doctor to be a woman, and we're thrilled to have secured our number one choice.
"Her audition for The Doctor simply blew us all away."
Capaldi described his successor as a "wonderful actress".
He said: "Anyone who has seen Jodie Whittaker's work will know that she is a wonderful actress of great individuality and charm.
"She has above all the huge heart to play this most special part. She's going to be a fantastic Doctor."
As well as her role in Broadchurch, Whittaker has also featured in romcom One Day, time-travel film Harmony and in both St Trinian's films.
The Yorkshire-born actress will become the 13th Time Lord.
Peter Capaldi will give up the role after this year's Christmas special.
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i thought maybe tennant would return, not sure im ready for female doctor but let's see how she does
In Super excited to see how it will play out myself.
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I agree. I think she was great & I enjoyed the humour. Things look promising for the new series.
I agree, she was very funny. Not sure about the companions yet. I feel like there’s to many.
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Jodie Whittaker and showrunner Chris Chibnall will be exiting
Ncuti Gatwa is the new doctor
David Tennant and Catherine Tate return
Millie Gibson is being replaced after just one season of playing the Doctor?s companion, according to reports.
Gibson, 19, debuted her role in the BBC?s long-running sci-fi show during the Christmas Day special as orphan Ruby Sunday, starring opposite the new Time Lord, Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa.
According to a Variety report, Gibson will appear as Ruby in the forthcoming 14th season as expected but she will not return for the 15th season since she has been written out.
The Independent has contacted the BBC, Gibson?s representatives and Bad Wolf Productions for comment.
Gibson, who until recently was best known for playing Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street, will be replaced by actor Varada Sethu, a source told the publication.