Hundreds of international TV buyers were dazzled by a surprise appearance from the new Doctor Peter Capaldi at BBC Worldwide’s annual Showcase event in Liverpool.
Capaldi,
who has started filming the new series of Doctor Who, emerged from the
iconic TARDIS to the delight of the audience and chatted briefly with
Graham Norton.
Afterwards he commented: “As a lifetime follower
of the show, I'm delighted to see its global success. And I'm looking
forward to sharing with the world the very exciting journey the new
series is taking us on”.
Earlier today it was announced that former The History Boys star Samuel Anderson would be joining Doctor Who as a recurring character for Series 8.
Peter Capaldi's attendance was part of an evening celebrating the best
of British TV talent, with appearances including Sir David Attenborough,
the presenters of Top Gear, Bollywood dancing from India’s smash hit version of Strictly Come Dancing and a special pre-recorded piece from Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch.
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