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New ‘Doctor Who’ Companion To Be Revealed This Weekend

New ‘Doctor Who’ Companion To Be Revealed This Weekend

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While fans await confirmation as to if current lead Peter Capaldi will stay or leave when Steven Moffat passes over the reigns of the long running sci-fi, the BBC have announced that we will shortly know who will be joining him in the TARDIS for his next set of adventures through time and space. The current unknown will be announced on BBC One in the UK this Saturday evening during the half time of the match between Everton and Manchester United. Obviously live sport is subject to various extensions so citing a specific time is difficult, though the BBC promises the news will be posted online soon after the on air announcement. The new companion will replace Jenna Coleman’s Clara Oswald, who stepped down last year after two and a half seasons. Coleman joined the show under previous Doctor Matt Smith’s tenure, playing a key role in the storyline celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary in 2013.

Capaldi Asked To Stay When Moffat Leaves Doctor Who

Capaldi Asked To Stay When Moffat Leaves Doctor Who

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It was recently announced that following a hiatus which will contain only a Christmas special, Steven Moffat’s final season of Doctor Who will air in 2017 before the reigns are passed over to Chris Chibnall (Torchwood, Broadchurch). Transitionary periods have long been a part of the show’s DNA but everyone has been asking does a new showrunner mean a new Doctor? Radio Times have put the question directly to current lead Peter Capaldi. “I’ve been asked to stay on but it’s such a long time before I have to make that decision.” He goes on to praise both Moffat and Chibnall in summarizing his yet uncertain choice on the offer, concluding “As Steven will tell you, it’s very difficult to say goodbye.” Obviously uncertainty remains but Capaldi’s words offer fans the hope the next era will begin with a familiar friend.