'Doctor Who' season 8, 2014 episodes [SPOILERS]: 'Death In Paradise' star Ben Miller talks about playing new villain opposite Peter Capaldi

Ben Miller, star of Death in Paradise, has recently revealed that he'll be portraying a new villain in an upcoming episode of Doctor Who. Miller didn't reveal too much beyond that, but a new villain going up against the new Doctor, Peter Capaldi, has us excited anyway!

"I'm going to be a villain in Doctor Who, which is just the best news I've had for ages," he said, also revealing that he's a lifelong "Whovian" like so many other people around the world.

Though he's excited, Miller can't reveal too much about his role or the show.

"It's so frustrating," he admitted. "I can't imagine what it was like for Peter Capaldi, knowing he is the Doctor for all that time. It's one of those collusions you're very happy to take part in. The secrecy of Doctor Who is stronger than MI5, not that there is an MI5."

Pressed for more information about his villainous role, Miller didn't reveal anything. Though he did talk about his sons and how they too are fans of the series. Clearly they'll be happy to see their father on the show even if he's a bad guy!

"Both of my sons are huge fans," the actor explained. "It's extraordinary, considering the youngest is just two years old and he already knows what a Dalek is, and who Doctor Who is. It's amazing how they pick it up. It must have come from me."

We'll have to wait for more information on Miller's role as the upcoming eighth season gets closer to its release date, expected for the fall.