In true Time Lord fashion, Peter Capaldi has been looking to the future this week to affirm that he’s just as excited about Series 10 as the rest of us.

Speaking to Radio Times, the actor revealed that he’s currently “getting into training” ahead of filming on his third string of TARDIS adventures, which will air next spring after this year’s Christmas Special. “We make it for nine months, so the most important thing is that I’m fit and on top of everything,” he explained. “We’ve got some great writers and fabulous stories, so I’m looking forward to starting.”

He also briefly discussed the new companion, who will be stepping aboard for the trip of a lifetime following the departure of Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald at the end of Series 9. He said: “We haven’t chosen someone yet, that I know of. We’ve had brief talks about it, but I’ll meet them before it’s finalised. I can say that we’re looking for someone different.”

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