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Chris Addison & Peter Capaldi reunite in Dr Who finale
Capaldi's debut series will end with a The Thick of It reunion. Meanwhile, Addison is the bookies' favourite to take over as a full-time companion should Jenna Coleman leave the show.
Stephen Kelly, Radio Times, 19th August 2014The Thick of It definitely not returning says writer
The BBC satire - which showcased Peter Capaldi's world-famous swearing as Malcolm Tucker - was put to bed even before Capaldi was cast in Doctor Who, says Simon Blackwell.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 24th April 2014Ben Miller to guest star in Doctor Who
Ben Miller is set to guest star opposite Peter Capaldi when the new series of Doctor Who returns this autumn.
BBC Press Office, 8th April 2014Armando Iannucci interview
The Alan Partridge writer on turning 50, 'Alanistas' and why Peter Capaldi will make a great Doctor Who.
Michael Hogan, The Observer, 22nd December 2013Armando Iannucci would love to write for Peter Capaldi
Writer and commentator Armando Iannucci has said he'd love to pen an episode of Doctor Who for his pal Peter Capaldi whose turn as Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It has gone down in television lore.
The Mirror, 4th September 2013Peter Capaldi Fringe sketch censored after walk out
A sketch featuring Malcolm Tucker as Doctor Who has been removed from a show following three complaints and a walk out.
John-Paul Stephenson, Giggle Beats, 14th August 2013Armando Iannucci on helping Peter Capaldi
Armando and Peter - both Glasgow born Italian Scots - go way back together and it was the writer's casting of Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker on BBC show The Thick of It which helped relaunch the new Doctor Who's career.
Siobhan Synnot, Daily Record, 9th August 2013Doctor Who: what would it be like with Malcolm Tucker?
Peter Capaldi, who played the foul-mouthed spin doctor in The Thick of It, is now to play the Time Lord. What if he played the Doctor in the same sweary way? We imagine the scene.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 5th August 2013Peter Capaldi: Thick Of It shouldn't return for a while
The Thick Of It star Peter Capaldi has said he doesn't think the show should return to the air anytime soon.
Metro, 14th May 2013Peter Capaldi on life after The Thick of It
Peter Capaldi has a solemn announcement to make: Malcolm is no more.
The Scotsman, 24th March 2013