Peter Capaldi Suits Up as BBC America Reveals the First Image of the Twelfth Doctor's Costume

The Doctor has a new look as Peter Capaldi’s era officially begins. In a picture released today by the BBC, Capaldi can be seen in the costume that will define his time as the Twelfth Time Lord in one of TV’s biggest roles. Sporting a Dark Blue Crombie coat with red lining, Dark Blue trousers, a white shirt as well as black Dr. Marten shoes, the look was created by DOCTOR WHO costume designer Howard Burden.

BBC America's Live DOCTOR WHO Special Ranked #1 Show in Social Media for Sunday

BBC America's DOCTOR WHO LIVE: THE NEXT DOCTOR special on Sunday, August 4, at 2 p.m. ET was the #1 telecast in all of television for the day (excluding sports) in social media in the US.*

The special, which was revealed on schedules last Thursday night, announced multi-award-winning actor Peter Capaldi will be the Twelfth Doctor, taking over from Matt Smith who leaves the show at Christmas. Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor delivered 895,000 total viewers and 454,000 among A25-54.** It is BBC America's best telecast ever outside of Prime among A25-54 and is behind only the Royal Wedding for the best telecast outside of Prime in total viewers.

Peter Capaldi Revealed as the Next Doctor in DOCTOR WHO (Video)

Amid much hype and speculation, Peter Capaldi was unveiled as the next Doctor during a special live television event on BBC America and BBC One today.

Widely regarded as one of the biggest roles in British television, Capaldi will be the Twelfth Doctor and takes over from Matt Smith who leaves the show at Christmas.

Peter Capaldi says: "Being asked to play The Doctor is an amazing privilege. Like the Doctor himself I find myself in a state of utter terror and delight. I can't wait to get started."