Peter Capaldi, the latest star of Doctor Who, says he is quitting the lead role in the BBC science fiction series at the end of the year. The 58-year-old Scottish actor will star in a 12-episode series starting in April and make his exit in December. The late John Hurt appeared as an alternative Doctor in a single episode of Doctor Who. (Lefteris Pitarakis/Associated Press)Capaldi is the 12th official incarnation of the Doctor, an alien Time Lord who travels through space and time. The role has been played by 13 actors, including the late John Hurt, who appeared as an alternative Doctor in a single episode.

Source: CBC News January 31, 2017 15:16 UTC