Meet his latest nemesis: Doctor Who begin filming haunting Jack The Ripper murder scenes for new series



He is starring as the new doctor in the eighth series.



And it appears that Peter Capaldi, who plays Doctor, has already got his work cut out as recent snaps indicate that filming has already begun for a Jack The Ripper murder scene.



Actors and crew re-created the haunting atmosphere of Whitechapel around the year 1888, on set in Newport, Wales, on Sunday.



Scroll down for video



The ripper returns: Actors were spotted filming on location a murder scene involving Jack The Ripper on the eighth series of BBC's sci-fi adventure, Dr Who on Sunday

Although Scottish actor, Peter Capaldi, 55, who plays the twelfth doctor, was not seen on set at the time, a number of other actors helped to create the murder scene.

On beginning filming for the BBC1 sci-fi adventure in Cardiff, Peter said: 'New job, first day, slightly nervous. Just like the Doctor, I'm emerging from the TARDIS into a whole other world.'



The 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who, was its third most popular show on BBC iPlayer in 2013, attracting 10.2 million viewers; Capaldi took over from Matt Smith on Christmas Day's special, The Time of the Doctor.



Back in time: The actors dress in 19th Century attire for the scenes which were filmed in Newport, Wales

Accompanying the Doctor on his adventures will be Clara Oswald, played by Jenna Coleman, who was also part of the last series.



Filming is taking place in Cardiff until August 2014, with the first episode of series 8 being written by Steven Moffat and the second episode penned by Phil Ford.

Meanwhile former Doctor Who actor, Colin Baker, thinks the BBC is too 'timid' to introduce a female doctor.



Waiting around: A couple of the actors looked to be waiting on set for filming to begin on the eighth series of the BBC show

The 70-year-old actor, who played the sixth incarnation of the Time Lord between 1984 and 1986, would like to see producers hire an actress to play the Doctor but doesn't think it's likely.

He told RadioTimes.com: 'There should [be a female Doctor]. It won't happen because they are too timid, but there should be.'

The actor, who was part of the long-running sci-fi drama's 50th anniversary celebrations last year, joked that he would even be willing to become a woman to play a female doctor.

A clue? The actors were filming on the location of a murder scene involving Jack The Ripper Props all around: Actors and crew worked together to create the moody atmosphere on set

He joked: 'First female Doctor? I will have a sex change and do it. I am in touch with my feminine side.'

Colin says he doesn't have any advice for new Doctor, Peter Capaldi, adding that the Glaswegian actor should put his own stamp on the role.

He said: 'Each new actor brings what they bring. Just do what you want to do and be brave.'

He's arrived: Peter Capaldi looks to be taking to the new role as the twelfth doctor