Digital Spy have released a new interview with Hugh Bonneville, in which he briefly talks about his forthcoming role in Doctor Who.

The Downton Abbey actor will be seen as a Pirate Captain in Series 6, and admits that he feels “very, very lucky” to have been given the opportunity to guest star…

“I’ve got to do Doctor Who, so what’s not to like,” he said. ”I got to go in the TARDIS and mess around as a pirate.”

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