DOCTOR WHO Comic Con Panel

Doctor Who Comic Con panel highlights with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Michelle Gomez & Steven Moffat.
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Following his record-breaking first season as the Doctor, Peter Capaldi will make his first ever appearance at Comic-Con with stars Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald) and Michelle Gomez (Missy), lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, and executive producer Brian Minchin. Doctor Who follows the adventures of the Doctor, the time traveler who will continue to journey through all of space and time in epic adventures in the new season premiering this fall. Capaldi's first season delivered BBC America its highest rated season ever and is available now on all digital platforms.
Thanks to Comic Con International www.comic-con.org/

[@headlikeorange3600]

This is honestly the first comic-con panel I've seen where the host knows his stuff, distributes questions evenly, doesn't try to make it all about himself, and keeps the panel going smoothly. It's great finding comic-con panels that aren't just full-on cringe! Thanks for putting this up :)

[@bradcsuka5054]

It helps that Hardwick is knowledgeable about the material, while not being star struck with the panelists.

[@PsPmoddedOUT]

Chris is a stalwart professional and a true fan

[@moosemush]

LOL that wink got me cracking up

[@fabulousmyriad267]

+Left Shark 7:56 - Peter catching the camera by surprise. What a lovely gent.

[@kappakabba3214]

Left Shark 39:50 is the best xD

[@lectorintellegat]

"Do I think he's a 'nice guy'??!... He's a time lord, not a 'guy'!" Beautiful.

[@luvjoi0817]

YES!!! ^THIS!

[@ScrltPhoenix]

Lol at Peter peeking out of the podium and winking.

[@PinkDiamond7777777]

7:55 THE DOCTOR WINKED AT ME! THE DOCTOR WINKED AT ME!

[@TheButtonLady]

PinkDiamond7777777 I think he was winking at me.

[@BraydonDCrump]

+TheButtonLady NO ME -Throws table-

[@TeddyBearHipsters]

+Braydon “ThegamingDoge” crump NO HE WAS WINKING AT ME *flips table*

[@BraydonDCrump]

+TeddyBearHipsters NO MEEEEEE *Destroys entire fandom*

[@VypaGaming]

SHUT UP U BOSOMS... HE WAS WINKING AT MEEEEE!!!!

[@UnFadingFox]

Michelle Gomez is a beautiful woman, and I love her twist on the Master, sassy, nuts, and a little hyperactive LOL

[@katelynberesford3530]

Not to forget bananas!

[@VypaGaming]

Jenna Coleman is a fit piece of tottie

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Her appearance was like a demented Mary Poppins.

[@VIC-jk2qd]

I only wish they gave a in depth explanation of how the master survived David tennant’s last episode

[@theblackdahlia88]

Clara has officially become my absolute favourite companion. The way she handles the Doctor, she has the wit of Donna and the balls of Amy and Martha with a bit of Rory's naiveté thrown in, it's perfect. She's perfect. I also love how dark and edgy this show is becoming, it was perfect to sign on Capaldi and turn the show the way it has. None of the previous Doctors could have pulled off how gritty the show is getting. And the Granddaughter answer, was that a **hint-hint** towards Maisie Williams?

[@Alfie-ft3bx]

No she doesn’t definitely not like Donna the old Doctor Who was just like better but no

[@noahshipp6318]

@@Alfie-ft3bx donna is the worst

[@SDOtunes]

13:51 "Life is shit, business as usual. That's Scottish philosophy." Give that man a shortbread finger!

[@smaugthedragon1685]

SDOtunes why _shortbread_...

[@Ez-dp5uq]

And a glass of whiskey

[@comediansactorsandall2502]

@@smaugthedragon1685 Cos here in Scotland it’s s treat to have some shortbread and whisky.

[@ShaneJMcEntee]

Clara is definitely The Eyes, just like Amy was the Legs. They are captivating!

[@kappakabba3214]

***** She also got the tits... Just saying... They look wonderful without any shirt or bra :D

[@ShaneJMcEntee]

Amaasa Olsen They're OK. Wouldn't be her stand out feature though.

[@kappakabba3214]

True... But I still love'em... :D

[@Snowman427]

And by her reaction at 33:22, more than likely the next Doctor.

[@ShaneJMcEntee]

***** highly doubtful.

[@bjornerluffy]

Michelle is awesome, Jenna is adorable, The Moff is quirky and Capaldi is Capaldi to the max

[@AdamTheUltimateWhovian]

7:55 Dat Capaldi wink. Cheers man! :D

[@beccasmiile]

When Chris Hardwick quoted Rose(Billie) when she is talking to Eccleston "lots of places have a north" I felt so happy, Eccleston was my first doctor and he will always be my favourite!!

[@markmckeown87]

rebecca oliver Actually it was the Doctor says that ;] It's in response to Rose saying 'How comes you sound like you're from the North?'

[@beccasmiile]

Mark McKeown oh yeah of course my bad, haven't watched that episode in a while.

[@jazzybear12151]

Nine is my fav too💕

[@Rich575]

rebecca oliver And it was fantastic!!!

[@herecomedatboi986]

"We both kill a lot of people,he feels bad about it, I don't" "she ment in character" XD too good

[@Tao_Tology]

"Well.......broadly speaking"

[@IndianaKong95]

You know, whether you like Moffat's writing or not, there's something that no one can deny, you can't not like the guy. I mean look at him! He's so fantastic, he's funny, and he has a true passion and love for what he does as a writer, especially for Doctor Who, he really is just a brilliant man.

[@emmacloud4739]

With John Simm and David Tennant, the Doctor was trying to get the Master back as a friend. With Michelle and Peter, the Master wants the Doctor back.

[@kryten09]

Just wanted to say thank you for putting this up. I just started chemotherapy 2 weeks ago, I'm stuck in bed and it's boring as hell.. these kinda things are making it more not suck as much. Thanks again.

[@FlicksAndTheCity]

kryten09 Sorry to hear you're going through chemo and hope the treatment goes well for you. And I'm really happy that our videos are helping you through a rotten time. You are so very welcome! :-)

[@cutestuffs971]

GOOD LUCK TO YOU! you can do it!!!

[@simbabunny9710]

Good luck. Hope everything goes well. Hope you get well soon. 💞

[@clapthonyclaptano3922]

kryten09 Play any computer games? Those are fun. Maybe try emulators of old gaming systems, play Ocarina of time or majora's mask for N64... Sorry to hear about that... chemotherapy...

[@Sonofhaig]

kryten09 Wishing you a fast recovery and best wishes!

[@thebeastois7155]

Doctor who is my favorite show of all time. Thank you

[@FlicksAndTheCity]

The Beastois you're very welcome! :-)

[@sambhunathsurendran6621]

Michelle Gomez is drop dead gorgeous. WOW.

[@fionawilliams5477]

Oh my god I know right!

[@Scrambled.eggs_]

~TIMESTAMPS SOME OFMY FAVOURITE MOMENTS!~ 0:21 Michelle's magnificent entrance 0:42 Jenna is a bit silly and sits in the wrong seat 0:55 peter is also a wee bit silly 1:30 peter's pantomime moment 2:43 17:40 27:52 unbothered Michelle 3:51 SCOTLAND FOREVAHH 4:20 7:13 micky being lost or confused *wtf..* 6:00 Jenna's excited about slapping peter 9:02 MISTRESS SORRY MISTRESS- 11:04 *just smile and nod..* 11:40 the doctor getting in the way of missy destroying the universe.. smh 12:20 this man tryna interrupt Michelle 12:30 we both kill a lot of people he feels bad.. i don't.. broadly speaking 12:50 #twissy 13:12 applause for mother 13:28 now I'm gonna have to go thru all this shit 13:50 life is shit, business as usual 15:25 Peter Capaldi likes blowing up daleks 15:38 bohemian/philosopher/rebel timelord 16:38 no clue what's going on but I'm going to laugh anyway 16:47 LOOK AT HOW THEY LOOK AT EACHOTHER OMFG 17:54 "OH MY GOD" 18:16 well.. nothing 19:54 when Capaldi first felt like doctor who 20:53 MICKY LOOKS SO DONE HELP ME 23:00 tea with the queen 24:54 12 is great looking 25:43 the doctor is autistic 27:07 did micky just moa- 27:09 steven as a puppet 29:50 Capaldi's iconic eyebrows 30:30 TWISSY SNOG 30:57 and a few of you , I imagine have.. often (she knows..) 31:09 MISSFLE HOLDING HANDS AAWAWAWWWWWW 31:28 that's hot.. (I agree) 34:38 Capaldi drag episode (we were robbed) 39:16 missy's ideal day 39:54 or anus 42:35 MOFFAT 43:23 *hellooo* HER SMILE THO AWWWW 44:22 close shave for Jenn 46:17 Moffat summing up all of Britain in a few words 47:38 steven Moffatt's guide on expressing love 51:17 the grinch 51:33 the other doctors are inside peter Capaldi ;) 54:20 WHOFFLE

[@Undefinedcreature394]

we both have crippling mummy issues and are both obsessed with Michelle arent we

[@limonika6469]

Tysm that's very helpful:D

[@Scrambled.eggs_]

@@Undefinedcreature394 LMFAOOO YUP sorry I didn't see this for months😭

[@Scrambled.eggs_]

@@limonika6469 no problem babes

[@The.Official.Serpentine]

I didn't even notice the moan at 27:07... XD

[@jollyblue]

Jenna Coleman is so adorable & cute!

[@mxgirl918]

The Scots are taking over Doctor Who... xD

[@scottdrone-silvers5179]

Thank God...

[@mrz80]

"If you're an alien why do you sound like you're from the north?" "Lots of planets have a north!"

[@lauraleecreations3217]

Yay❤❤❤❤

[@PinkDiamond7777777]

13:30 Doctor, your Malcolm Tucker is showing!

[@retnavybrat]

PinkDiamond7777777 I thought it would have been so funny if this Doctor had been written as someone who despised swearing.

[@sya8109]

retnavybrat Well they did say that during the tennant era (i think).

[@Durathos]

+retnavybrat It did kinda happen. Clara started going on a rant and said "Bloody" (which is a curse word in England) and The Doctor said something like "Watch your language." Or similar.

[@SqueeaakRs]

7:55 I freaked out.

[@Turbo9987]

ugh... Jenna Coleman is SO CUTE!!!

[@kappakabba3214]

Turbo9987 39:40 xD

[@bugsby4663]

Turbo9987 Her eyes are amazing

[@neondreambonilla3907]

Turbo9987 ._.

[@kappakabba3214]

Paul Pfeiffer The same with her tits.., Without any clothe on... Seriously Google it if you havent already...

[@neondreambonilla3907]

wtf

[@s02229]

I am in love with Michelle's accent :D

[@CinemaQuirks]

I was sitting back in my chair listening and when Peter was asked what companion he would like to travel with from the past and he said his grand-daughter. I literally whispered "Oh My God" and got really touched because I was reminded that he really did loved Doctor Who as a child and is living his dream.

[@jamma.77]

The audio in this video is actually better than the official recording of the panel included in the Series 9 box set. I'm not kidding.

[@tiatin]

Love Peter Capaldi. Ingenious casting. His lines from season 8 cracked me up - I happen to LOVE LOVE the 'mean' quips. (Esp. when it reminded me of 'In the Loop.') Love his intensity, his eyes. My favorite doctor!

[@KolinahrStudent]

Peter Capaldi peeking over at 7:53. Love it.

[@retnavybrat]

I must be the weirdest Whovian on the planet, but I never had the "stages of grief" that apparently come to a lot of Whovians when there's a regeneration. I'm actually quite excited to see the Doctor regenerate. It's always exciting to see something new, but it doesn't mean you love the old any less.

[@emmamiliaa]

same

[@dennis2966]

I agree.

[@ebanksstudios]

I was 11 when Tennant regenerated, I was sad but excited to see Matt Smith

[@lisah4021]

I couldn't stop looking at Jenna, she's so freaking gorgeous! #womancrush

[@jeffreychongsathien]

This must be at least in the Top 5 all-time best Comic-Con panels. Everything was perfect - the guests, the host, the audience.

[@dutchpascale]

Why isn't Craig Ferguson moderating this panel? ;)

[@TiciTotyTony]

Lol oh cause Peter Capaldi and Craig Ferguson are best friends

[@Mowingthefrontlawn]

Pascale van Gils Probably not available. I'm sure he'd have loved to do it.

[@dutchpascale]

Yeah I think he's on a holiday in Paris (Twitter)

[@mushroomshrub]

Because the accumulated Scottishness level would've become dangerous.

[@clapthonyclaptano3922]

mushroomshrub This is true, I have some friends that are Scottish and they have spread a disease. Everyone's accents are gone.

[@doraaaa0613]

I love love love Michelle! Missy is fucking AWESOME. I hated her but loved her. Seriously.. She did a great job. Also, this panel is such a laugh. Loved it.

[@herecomedatboi986]

I love her craziness,she's crazy bout the Doctor she's kinda like " look I'm a girl now,now we can totally be together" she called him her boyfriend XD

[@emmashell8947]

Michelle’s facial expressions from 39:56 till 40:06, she is literally missy 😂

[@juliepebenito9245]

12th Doctor is playing the electric guitar and worn costume and sonic shade while opening episode 1🤗🤗🤗 so perfect!

[@boypebenito9165]

Awesome eletric guitar😇😇😇!

[@boypebenito9165]

Awesome 12th Doctor electric guitar😗😗😗!!!

[@Lythgoemania]

Great to know Moffat used the Pertwee-Delgado dynamic as an influence. Easily the best Doctor-Master pairing.

[@ashlynn1886]

Hey Missy your so fine your so fine you blow my mind hey Missy hey Missy

[@fionawilliams5477]

YESSS! There is a fan made version of the full song on KZbin you should check it out

[@kepcar]

Jenna not knowing what to do with her hands while she's answering is very very precious.

[@retnavybrat]

I'd love to see Moffatt write a sketch for either Children in Need or Comic Relief that had a crossover between Sherlock and Doctor Who.

[@retnavybrat]

Loads of thanks to the folks at Flicks and the City for posting this.

[@FlicksAndTheCity]

retnavybrat Our pleasure! :-)

[@DFQreacts]

Life is shit, business as usual. hahahahaha brilliant! I want the Doctor to say this!!!!!!

[@fionawilliams5477]

Just remembered another interview, Michelle said that she'd have a black sonic with gold bits and the sound it would make is 'wheee! Wheeeee!'

[@SarahAndreaRoycesChannel]

There were two great moments. Moffat looking like he's seen a ghost turned from hilarious to moving when we learned the cause. And the great advise to aspiring actors that didn't even came from the panelists but the moderator. Retroactivly, after reading the comments, Moffats line about being to subtle about his point on the whole gender question also gets hilarious.

[@robaherne3090]

Am I the only one reading all sorts into Steven Moffat's wince at 10.25 when Michelle Gomez answers the question about who does she think the Master is ... "I think he, or she.... or it"

[@fiasney2817]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one that noticed. I dont think any of them get along with her at all. Look at their body language.

[@bugsby4663]

***** I don't think so. I think she is just not comfortable with this type of event. The others are used to it by now

[@fieldingm1969]

***** I'm pretty sure they all adore Michelle Gomez, plus she's married to Jack Davenport who starred in Moffat's sitcom Coupling, so I'm sure he knows her very well. As to her comment, good on her for not being politically correct.

[@sr6571]

+The 5th oh god it's you, I remember you from when you argued like a prat demanding that Christopher Eccleston should've given all the details on why he left the show on another video! You're so angry in all of your comments, just calm down a bit and get a grip.

[@Entenpartei]

+Rob Aherne I think he winced because he got a lot of backlash for saying some things people found sexist/homophobic/transphobic (they actually bullied him off twitter and went after his family - Michelle has a family too) - Michelle isn't used to all this attention and I think he's just a bit worried that she might say something that people take wrong and get in the same trouble as he did. I have a feeling that he took her aside after the show and told her to better not say things like "it". When it comes to body language I think it has a lot to do with being nervous. Just watch some of the Behind The Scenes for Michelle's episodes in series 8 - it did look as if Peter and her at least got along really well.

[@IsSamLawrence]

Thank you so much for the coverage. It's great being able to watch the panels in hd only a few hours after it happens. Especially Star Wars

[@WonderfulTofu]

Thank you so much for putting up the panel!! I live in New York so it was great being able to watch it thank you!! I love Peter and Jenna!!! And Michelle is hilarious!!

[@FirstSlateProductionsOfficial]

I LOVE MICHELLE

[@BensonWood2003]

7:59 Peter winks at camera

[@1100MC]

I wish peter Capaldi shouted "Shut Up" at the beginning when everyone was shouting.

[@fionawilliams5477]

Shut up Shut up Shut up Shuttity up up up

[@thewhoaddicts]

Jenna Coleman is the only one there that isn't Scottish, I'd be compelled to just fake the accent to fit in :P - James

[@bugsby4663]

Who Addicts Reviews if she did the Doctor could tell her to stop like Ten did to Rose in Tooth & Claw

[@LiLKel4]

Thank you for coming through again with the DW panel. I was looking forward yesterday!

[@Anxiousheart7]

Love Michelle's face when Jenna starts talking about Jupiter and Uranus :D

[@rignchavez]

Thanks a lot for the post!! Greetings from Doctor Who LatinAmerica sharing already on facebook with all the reckons to you guys!! :)

[@MrSinxist]

Peter Capaldi is such a lovely man, I'm having a picture taken with him in November at the Doctor Who Festival on one of the Series 9 sets! :D

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

Thank you so much for posting this! It was the next best thing to being there,

[@maxrav1831]

A very Scottish panel. Even the drop dead gorgeous Jenna is with the King of the North himself.

[@ChewingGum01]

max ravI heard they had broken up!

[@maxrav1831]

Rosie Rosado Well she's still had some Scottish in her ; )

[@paralegalerika_s6389]

max rav Yes, they broke up and she's been spotted getting cozy with Prince Harry.

[@retnavybrat]

Erika Staggs I heard that too, but I don't remember what the source was. Jenna, Duchess of (Anything) has a nice ring, doesn't it? ; D

[@Lythgoemania]

Rosie Rosado That's a rumour based off of her talking to Prince Harry which the media blew way out of proportion. They're supposedly still together.

[@brigeiner6059]

Thank you so much for this, you have absolutely made my day and actually my entire week with this (:

[@Malgarroth]

"Clara dommed the doctor" Michelle: *I'M SITTING RIGHT HERE!*

[@whtruwtn4]

I pretty much watched jenna the whole time. She's so freaking adorable.

[@valsmith7993]

I was able to ask a question at that panel, and it was overall the greatest moment of my life. ( i was the girl with the pancake shirt)

[@FlicksAndTheCity]

+Val Smith that' so cool! glad you got to relive the moment via our video! :-)

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

+Val Smith Nice

[@wjones28]

+Val Smith Brilliant! That must have been so cool! I can't wait to see that part!

[@valsmith7993]

I wish I would have thought of a better question, but I got 0 sleep in line. The one time it rained that summer I was sleeping outside X)

[@Dylan-mq9jg]

2:38 Moffat: Nobody really believes me. I WONDER WHY

[@lilltuffing]

07:52 the Doctor blinks to the camera, HE KNOWS!

[@BML8384]

Wow- Jennas' hair, make-up and outfit are perfectly on point: flawless victory.

[@charliequinification]

Peter and Jenna remind me a lot of Ace and Seven. They seem like best friends and I really love that.

[@CallMyName211]

Thanks for posting this!

[@krazykshitij]

OK. So you can have Craig Ferguson moderating Big Bang but he is not there with his boyhood acid partner Peter Capaldi?! What is wrong with you?

[@Ndude215]

Best part of the video was 7:57. Very good video thanks for posting!! :)

[@courtneyc2907]

I love 7:55 when Peter winks at a fan

[@esteegenis4974]

the master is basically moffat. serioualy, how michelle describes that the master is like the "perfect villan".

[@herecomedatboi986]

Button lady, angry fan XD. Moffat:you think I showed love by leaving him in a village for 1,000 years? Ok then,I leave 12 in a confession dile for four and a half billion how's that for you?

[@garret141414]

That wink at 7:50 was amazing!! lol

[@eclecticdog2k901]

40:57-41:02 is one of the funniest things I've ever heard XD

[@Sub-Level28]

Thank you! Keep this up! I actually tipped people to come to this channel for SDCC panels :-)

[@SirRule]

I don't anyone would angrily yell, "HEY!... That's ODD!".

[@reefer2917]

I loved Missy! she was great!! I hope she comes back in series 11!!!

[@fionawilliams5477]

I wish

[@spookyoliver2278]

7:54 Peter Capaldi winks at the camera!!!!

[@BaccarWozat]

Casting Capaldi must have been a no-brainer. Just look at the credits of "World War Z" and check out the name of the first guy who played "W.H.O. Doctor".

[@JamsFilmsYT]

Steven: "MY GOD!" Camera pans up (guy with half a blue face) xD

[@TheNeededSpark]

7:53 Look at Peter Capaldi! That's so cute :P

[@griff1014]

Thanks for posting!

[@FlicksAndTheCity]

Anthonio Chan you're welcome! :-)

[@griff1014]

***** couldn't go this year and I'm gonna sit by my comp everyday to wait for those panels to get posted :(

[@FlicksAndTheCity]

Anthonio Chan Aw, at least you can still see them. :-)

[@mila8471]

***** Will you post other panel?Like Dark Matter, for example.

[@525231316969]

Thank you ^^ will you upload game of thrones panel too ?

[@jasonpdsi]

DOCTOR DOUBTFIRE! I'm DYING!!

[@rachelspirit7563]

I like at 7:54 Peter casually winks at the camera

[@adamhodgson4580]

7:52 where peter looks over is so cute

[@BootlessDave]

I love Moffet's sense of humor whenever he speaks. He hurts my gut!

[@kassidyj97]

Would have been amazing to see Missy meet River Song

[@tomimpala]

The two-face fan was also on Batman v Superman. He always has great questions and I'm certainly not saying that because he's young or anything.

[@luvjoi0817]

Man-oh-man, I ❤️❤️ Peter Capaldi... SDM!

[@clairesaunders5694]

season 9 is definitely one of my favorite seasons

[@Seppomiekkonen]

Peter seems so nervous here :D

[@anniedez5295]

that moment when peter winks at the camera 7:52

[@TonyP9279]

Question at 23:55 Sylvestor McCoy did this in 'Delta & The Bannerman', I think.

[@willcroot5528]

I've seen the trailer before but why was it cut out?

[@fluxbird]

michelle's hair is FABULOUS

[@sneezepal]

The best Doctor Who ensemble!

[@OneCentSky]

I don't know if it's just me, but I couldn't keep my eyes off Jenna.

[@MrSinxist]

BlurTech Studios What, you mean there was something other than Jenna in this video? O_O

[@OneCentSky]

MrSinxist It took me a while to realize.

[@loreensmermaid]

Oh capaldi,i love him,he is such a fan like us!

[@BraydonDCrump]

He's the number one fan

[@themossyroad]

+Braydon “ThegamingDoge” crump the first was he started it off but he died! :(

[@BraydonDCrump]

Reshiram Zekrom He didn't die? hes still very much still alive

[@themossyroad]

The first doctor!

[@BraydonDCrump]

Reshiram Zekrom Thats not peter capaldi wtf fucking idiot

[@lunamurton1020]

The wink got me 😂💀

[@peterscottmorgan1]

It's an interesting point the host brings up around the 33:00 mark: the feelings of loss/grief for someone you know/love and also the excitement of a new friendship/love. Both are normal, everyday occurrences, but only in Doctor Who can you find both happening at once to the same character. Sydney Newman's greatest plot device was regeneration, IMO.