The eighth season of Doctor Who has just arrived to Lightbox, and hitting us all square in the guts like a radiophonic workshop generated sine wave. ‘Tis a time for cheer, but is the verdict still out on Peter Capaldi’s portrayal of our favourite rogue Gallifreyian?

José Barbosa examines Capaldi’s first season. Does the actor bring anything more to the show than a magnificent pair of angry forehead caterpillars?

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