From left former companion Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) and the twelfth Doctor (Peter Capaldi). In not so surprising news, Peter Capaldi has revealed he has quit his leading role on the hit sci-fi series Doctor Who. In an interview with BBC 2's Jo Whiley, Capaldi made the announcement, revealing the 2017 Christmas special will be his last performance as the time travelling alien. He first appeared briefly during the 50th anniversary special in November 2013, before Matt Smith's Doctor regenerated in the Christmas special the following month. Capaldi visited New Zealand in 2015 to promote the show, where he spoke about his wish for Peter Jackson to direct an episode.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 30, 2017 22:50 UTC