Do you want to see this man on the red carpet in Cardiff? Read on…(Picture: BBC)

Hands up everybody who would like to see the first episode of Doctor Who series eight before the general viewing public. Yup, we thought that might prove popular.

Well the good news is that you may have the chance to do just that – provided you’re in Cardiff on August 7 that is.

That’s where Deep Breath, the first episode of the new series – which kicks off Peter Capaldi’s first official series as the Doctor – will be premiered, three weeks before it is due to be screened on BBC One.

The lunchtime showing will take place at St David’s Hall in the city, and will be attended by showrunner Steven Moffat as well as Capaldi and co-star Jenna Coleman – ahead of their planned world tour to promote the new series.




‘It’s a real thrill that the show’s fans here in Wales will be the very first to see the new Doctor at this very special premiere screening,’ BBC Wales’ Rhodri Talfan Davies said.

‘Doctor Who has been made in Wales for almost ten years – and we’re so proud of its worldwide success.’

Tickets for the screening will be available from the St David’s Hall box office from 10am on Monday July 7 – and will be limited to four per person.

For more information you can visit the venue’s official website.

Meanwhile, anticipation for the new series has been raised still further by the arrival of yet another teaser trailer- this one hinting at the return of an old enemy which can ‘see in to the Doctor’s soul’.