Capaldi hoping Doctor Who fan May takes on message of tolerance

Peter Capaldi has admitted he was surprised to learn of Theresa May’s love of Doctor Who, and that he hopes the show’s message of “tolerance” is one she takes to heart.

The Prime Minister recently revealed she is looking forward to watching television on Christmas Day and is hoping to watch the Doctor Who Christmas special.

Capaldi said: “That was quite a surprise that she was so keen on it.

“So I hope she takes this message of tolerance and kindness and compassion to heart.” 0 Peter Capaldi : Surprised at Mrs May’s love of Doctor Who

Mrs May said: “I always like to see Doctor Who on Christmas night, if possible, and a nice Agatha Christie to curl up with. David Suchet was a great Poirot – he got him to a T.”

Capaldi will appear in the Christmas Day episode, entitled The Return Of Doctor Mysterio.

The 58-year-old actor said the attention he gets for starring in the longrunning BBC sci-fi series had been “lovely”, especially when it comes from his younger fans.

He said: “I think it’s something about the character. The Doctor is a good thing in the world and I think people feel a deep affection for whatever Doctor it was they grew up with. Sometimes I’ll walk into a room and there will be some kids there and they’ll gasp – that’s a wonderful feeling.”