P Cap’s Doctor is more serious than Matt Smith’s (Picture: BBC)

While promoting the US theatrical release of the documentary film Inside the Mind of Leonardo, about the inspiring world of Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci, Peter Capaldi has been discussing his time on Doctor Who so far.

Speaking to the Mr Media show on YouTube the actor told host Bob Andelman that he had no regrets about taking on the life-changing role.

‘I sensed fate was at work. I would not have been being true to myself if I had turned away from it.’


Capaldi continued, praising his colleagues, ‘There’s nothing about it I find negative. It’s been a very positive experience because I’m working with great people and it’s a great, fun experience.’



But the former Thick of It star admitted that his first year in charge of the TARDIS hasn’t been perfect, acknowledging that he is yet to win over the entire audience, saying:

‘It has its challenges and not everybody likes me but a lot of people do.’

Peter is undoubtedly aware, of course, that there hasn’t been an actor yet to play Doctor Who who was universally and unconditionally loved – so he’s in good company.

Finally, the Oscar winner was asked how he would like his time and his Doctor to be remembered, answering: ‘I would like it to be mysterious and magical and fun. That’s just what Doctor Who is, a mysterious piece of magic in the world.’

The full interview with Peter Capaldi in the player below.

Doctor Who, Last Christmas airs Dec 25 at 6.15pm on BBC One.