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In the snap, which was unveiled via Twitter, Capaldi can be seen still wearing predecessor Matt Smith's clothes after taking over the TARDIS from him during 2013's festive special.

Co-starJenna Louise Coleman, who plays Clara Oswald in the show, poses alongside the new Doctor as it appears the pair are reading through their script.

Arriving on set in Cardiff, Capaldi told the Beeb: "New job, first day, slightly nervous. Just like the Doctor, I'm emerging from the TARDIS into a whole other world.”

Steve Moffat, lead writer and executive producer added: “First the eyebrows! Then, at Christmas, the face! Coming soon, the whole Doctor. In the Cardiff studios, the Capaldi era begins.”

The first episode of series 8 has been written by Moffat with the second episode penned by Phil Ford.

Both episodes will be directed by Sightseers' Ben Wheatley.

Picture: © Twitter/ @bbcdoctorwho

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