Peter Capaldi has announced that – following the next series of Doctor Who – he will step down as the Time-Lord during the 2017 Christmas special.
According to the bet-makers, Ben Whishaw – best known for playing Q in recent Bond films Spectre and Skyfall – is the favourite.
Speaking to Jo Whiley about his departure from the series, Capaldi said: “One of the greatest privileges of being Doctor Who is to see the world at its best.
With the coveted role now up for grabs, fans of the series are feverishly awaiting an announcement regarding Capaldi’s replacement.