Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann have told journalists in New Zealand that they'd like to see Peter Jackson direct a story for Doctor Who , amid celebrations of the series' 50th anniversary.

“ I think he would be above trying to make anything trendy. The story would be strong. He would be ideal to make it; he's above the kind of pressure, who could lean on him?

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According to Stuff , the trio agree with Who star Matt Smith's idea that The Lord of the Rings director should get involved with the show, with any episodes he's involved in being filmed in New Zealand.Baker, who played the sixth Doctor, said, "I could only think he would make an epic Doctor Who story. I would like to be cast, not as the Doctor, even if it's inside a furry suit. Maybe I could be a villain."McCoy backed up this sentiment by offering a ringing endorsement to the man who directed him in The Hobbit. He asserted, "He knows what he's doing. If he was in charge of the budget he'd most likely want to film it on the moon and has the ability to do it. If he was using the resources of Weta they would make some amazing magic."It's really exciting and would be great fun and Peter Jackson has been a fan of Doctor Who for years. I have been told that he's got my Doctor Who costume, he's also got my Radagast the Brown costume and I'm hanging on to my own clothes because he's not getting his hands on them I can tell you."And McGann rounded out support for Jackson by expressing his belief that fans of the show would come to view the episodes as classics, saying, "I think he would be above trying to make anything trendy. The story would be strong. He would be ideal to make it; he's above the kind of pressure, who could lean on him? He would make the best thing we have seen."Actor Nick Briggs, best known for voicing both the Daleks and Cybermen on the show suggested it'd be brilliant if Wellington based Doctor Who screenwriter Neil Cross wrote a script featuring the Doctor's greatest foes."Wouldn't it be great? It would be fantastic. Peter Jackson is a fantastic director . . . I think it would have to have the Daleks in it," he said.What do you think? Would you like to see Peter Jackson take the lead for some Who episodes, and what would you like to see him do? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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