“I've lost count of the times I've been asked to 'be' Malcolm Tucker: to go on a political program on television, presumably in order to be the character and give opinions as him.”

Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor, writer and director best known for his role as the Twelfth Doctor in the long‑running BBC series “Doctor Who.” He has also appeared in films such as “The Thick of It,” for which he won a BAFTA Television Award, and “In the Loop.” In addition to acting, Capaldi has written and directed several television episodes and stage productions.