Peter Capaldi's 'The Thick Of It' Creator Armando Iannucci Praises 'Doctor Who' Season 8 Episodes - Shares Advice To Make 12th Doctor Funnier

Peter Capaldi became a somewhat of an acting legend thanks to his role on The Thick of It. These days he's the 12^th Doctor on Doctor Who, which is definitely a different role than the foul-mouthed Malcolm Tucker. In a recent interview, The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci was asked about his former series' star and how he feels he's doing on season 8 of Doctor Who. The showrunner praised Capaldi and also shared a great piece of advice for the episode writers of the show: make him run if you want laughs!

"Is he a good Doctor The Peter I know is the smart, funny, thoughtful guy - and I think he's exactly what the Doctor should be," Iannucci told Radio Times. "I'll give you a tip though - watch him run. It's always hilarious. Stop it, pause it and go back. It'll be worth it every time."

In case you're curious, watch this fun YouTube video that might give us a taste of Capaldi's running in Doctor Who!

"He's funny in a bamboozled way," Iannucci said of Capladi's portrayal. "And that allows Clara more space so they've become a proper, classic double act. He's also the first Doctor to give off that air of the tremendous responsibility - which you never quite saw before ... Is he a good Doctor? He's how the Doctor should be."

Read the rest of this interview right here!

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