New Who: Peter Capaldi Is the 12th Doctor

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By Chris Taylor2013-08-04 18:32:00 UTC

The waiting is over: the next star of Doctor Who is Peter Capaldi, age 55.

The actor, whose identity had been shrouded in secrecy for days, was revealed during a half-hour TV special broadcast simultaneously on the BBC in the UK and BBC America.

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Capaldi was the bookies' favorite at the very last minute. We'll add more details about the actor as we get them, so check back in a few minutes.

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Topics: Doctor Who, Entertainment