From The Doctor to my son Thomas

[@JohnSmith-jd4qm]

I consider this canon.

[@christopherlockery9629]

You know what? So do I!

[@missalyxlouise]

I third that.

[@stevenohenries5127]

Me too, 100% 👌🏻

[@chiffon788]

12 is so good with children, right from the start. So do I.

[@SStupendous]

@@christopherlockery9629 Reminds me of 9th's last words, and your name is Christopher..

[@tivednagol9127]

Tom Baker once visited Ireland during the Troubles to visit a classroom full of kids. Now Peter Capaldi does this. The Doctor has quite a habit of being played by wonderful people.

[@JZBelexes]

William Hartnell visited children's hospitals as the Doctor too, or so I've heard.

[@astar1147]

Then you have Jodie Shittaker..

[@tivednagol9127]

@@astar1147 don’t bring that negativity here.

[@marxistlynchist]

@@astar1147 Jodie has a copy of her costume in her house so that she can be called upon at any time to speak to kids as the Doctor, especially in schools, and has made so many videos in character for different people and schools to support them during the pandemic.

[@SStupendous]

@@astar1147 She's just not fit for the DOCTOR. Just because her doctor's been pretty bad doesn't mean she's bad. Her roles in things like Attack of the Block are great.

[@RossGoodall1977]

Wow. Had no idea this would go viral. We only posted it so family could see it after the funeral. Made such a huge difference and helped him cope with the hardest of days. It was an incredibly kind thing to do that has help Thomas gain perspective and not feel so alone in his grief. Where Thomas is autistic, he doesn't feel emotions the same way the rest of us do so this has been incredibly hard for him. This message seems to have given him the strength to keep going, with his chin up. Wish I could thank Mr Capaldi in person. Ross.

[@ramenboi1017]

Sorry for your loss, we all lose someone we love. I'm glad that helped your son out. Have a great day mate

[@RossGoodall1977]

Thankyou

[@LordPop-g1t]

Thats ace of Capaldi :) Sorry for your loss. Stay strong for your son.

[@RossGoodall1977]

Thankyou Steven

[@JohnnyMac95]

Hope you're feeling alright Ross, and your son too - I'm so glad Peter sent this

[@TARDISArchives]

This is beautiful, shows how much of a caring man Peter Capaldi is. I hope your son is coping well.

[@rylinmariel6431]

I am an Autistic adult, and in our community we have observed that this latest incarnation of The Doctor seems a bit Autistic himself, being more often than not rather clueless about human emotions and interactions. He steps a bit out of character here, but the message is so wonderful - it can be an inspiration to so many Autistic children in facing challenges in their lives. Autistic children can benefit so much from that kind of acknowledgement. I applaud Peter Capaldi for his wonderful message, and I am so glad that Thomas is happier and facing his challenges with more courage! :)

[@Hilda_ogden]

They did that to make him more alien (dont take that as an insult) but its great that you relate to twelve.

[@DRMEEKS]

I believe Peter was heavily influenced by people with Asperges and Autism in his character, illustrating how it feels as someone from the outside looking in on a society that does strange things?. I do recall seeing him on a TV interview mentioning this?.

[@nickcandy1874]

I'm also on the spectrum, I see what you're getting at. But he's not autistic, he's just an alien. Perhaps that's meant to represent autism in a way? You know what I mean?

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I too is an autistic adult as I was diagnosed at the age of 7 and I've been a fan of Doctor Who since I was a kid.

[@andrewsparkes8829]

@Nick Candy. The point is: We have no idea of knowing what real aliens would be like, since we've never met them. All we know is they must have a different set of values (and things they consider important in communication) to humans. As such, the closest thing we can base that off is people on the spectrum. So no, no-one is claiming "the Doctor has autism", simply that his characterisation was based off people with autism.

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

Very sweet. What a nice fellow! On a side note... Capaldi's devious, wicked smile... just... does things to me... you know... and then add in the Scottish accent, I just... mm.

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

The greatest mystery in the Universe is not what the Doctor's name is, but why this video has (as of May 2, 2016) 366 dislikes. To quote the Second Doctor: "There are some corners of the Universe that have bred the most terrible things. Things that act against everything we believe in. They must be fought." Bravo, Peter...and rock on, Thomas.

[@kennethnystrom593]

Tony Tyler. Born as a hybridchild of two whoniversis (the previous/"lost" & the classic ones ) by parents from these two whoniversis (Mother from our Earth) Father from the Earth that became Mondas inside "our" Classic Whoniverse. (our Earth was then taken from our classic Whoniverse and it became the planet we know as New Skaro inside the WhHoniverse to where Gallifrey was sent when it was both burnt & frozen in the same moment (just as the Earth that became Mondas was taken out from its "lost/previous" Whoniverse over into the classical one.) (See stolen Earth/Journeys End episodes for details on how our Earth was taken out from the classic Whoniverse and then returned to the "wrong" Whoniverse where the moon is a spacedragon egg and where our (classic) Mankind is becoming the new rulers over time after our Earth falls to the former rulers over time (The Schrödingerlike trapped former Timelords (outside the Gallifreyan high counsil (trapped both being alive and ascended at the same time; thats clues enough for anyone to figure out whom I am refering to. (Keywords being "Schrödinger like")coordinated attack in both our time and in 5145AD where thier "puppets" the Daleks tries to stop our mankind from taking over time completly. This results in our Earth falling to the Daleks to become New Skaro, BUT!!! This moment had been preparied for by our Eternal President (the now former (our) Doctor Tony Tyler) and the NEW CURRENT Doctor (for this new Whoniverse) "CAL" also known as Clara Oswald as CAL (Clara being saved by the Raven) and Doctor Moon = When River Song died, she truly became the child of the TARDIS as she was downloaded into the unfinsihed timemachine we have been seeing all over the show since end of series 2 (when the Doctor and the TARDIS first ended up in the new Whoniverse; hidden in plain sight in episode "Doomsday" just as the call to Rose got cut off and the classic WHoniverse stopped to exist and the new Whoniverse formed outside the TARDIS as depicted in episode "Big Bang" because hidden in the 10ths wordings to Rose was the end of the classic Whonivere) Parafrased "The "last" tiny little gap in the Whoniverse about to close...." This is acctully the Doctor telling Rose the Whoniverse is about to end. (Key here is to remember the tiny little gap is closing and that it is closing at a point in the "future"....) = In normal time it is closing.......... BUT seen from an another perspective........ It is infact spreading out from a point in time......... AS...... A "Big Bang" spreading out from this point in time; both forward and BACKWARDS where it was created by the Father, Daughter and the Holy Ghost Monument "replacing" the classic Whoniverse with the New Whoniverse.... = Everything is on an eternal repeat for each new Whoniverse = Rassilon used to be the creator of our (classic) Whoniverse. = Our now former Doctor will end up replacing/taking Rassilons role in this new WHoniverse = The Long way home is for our (former) Doctor Tony Tyler to take/make his mothers mankind the new rulers over time on the terraformed former Gallifrey as he saved our entire mankind to the newly completed RIVERS and its "harddrive" and then took them to Trenzalore where the TARDIS resides since the ascention wave that trapped those outside the Gallifreyan high counsil to be both "burnt" (ascended) and "frozen" (alive) at the same time.... Because Jon Simms Master did one last thing.... He returned to the end of the Timewar and took his revenge on the Timelords. By executing Rassilons plan (End of time pt 2). (Thus ascending himself and those present at the Gallifreyan hig counsil) when being taken into the Void... AND Ascended beings residing in the void.... are known as.... Guardians over time.... = Missy is the "new" Black Guardian over time. = Our (now former) Doctors sister (The Masters mother) is the New White Guardian. (seen in End of time pts 1 & 2) = Rassilons ascention device is...the "new Key to time" for this new Whoniverse.... = The True enemy in the Timelord-Dalek for the Timelords never was the Daleks at all. It was "Rassilons original people" also trapped in an Schrödinger like state as both bing ascended and alive at the same time. The Ragnarookians AND (if needed) look up whom The Ragnarookinas was and realise they are EXACTLY like the "W..... ......s" the true enemy of our (classic) mankind inside the new Whoniverse....

[@MelanieBakerMusic]

This is so lovely :') Peter Capaldi...you're doing it right!

[@Guyverguyver2]

I like him even more now!

[@beastois7575]

Guyverguyver2 he is my favorite doctor

[@vamponyprinceartemis1958]

Beastois he is a great one, he shows experience but don't put David Tennants Doctor down or Matt Smith or the original William Hartnell, we don't know much of Jodie Whitiker's doctor yet so I won't make my verdict yet

[@kimmorgan466]

I just love this man. He's got the spirit of The Doctor in so very many ways. I'm sorry for your loss, Thomas, and I think you've made a wonderful friend!

[@TheGamingFunky]

This guy is now not only a great actor and doctor but also a great man and human being!

[@katsu890]

I wonder if Peter Capaldi knows how many people want to give him hugs. He's like that grouchy grandpa that has a soft side who everyone loves ^-^

[@AceAttorny]

This is so beautiful. It really warms my heart that Peter Capaldi would take the time to make this. To single out this one little boy, and to take the time to record a message just to cheer up 1 little boy. It's just as the Doctor says. "I've never met anybody who wasn't important". Mr. Capaldi, you're amazing. I know your son probably won't see this, but on the off chance that he does: I've lost my great-grandmother recently, too. It'll be tough for a while, but you'll feel better eventually. Go and lead an amazing life! You've got The Doctor on your side!

[@kp361]

Peter Capaldi is a legend. So lovely of him to do this.

[@JasonAllen1]

First time I've ever left a comment on a youtube video. Our 7-year old son is autistic, and I can't even begin to imagine the impact something like this would have on him. THANK YOU for sharing this story. Gotta get this dust out of my eyes now... :)

[@MrDerpyToaster]

I think we should all thank him here and hopefully he will get this from out there in space, you did a lovely thing peter im autistic too and its the small like this that keeps us all human

[@ctswardour]

Peter Capaldi is such a very nice man. I wrote him after his mother died and he wrote me back a very nice letter thanking me and that he was sorry to hear about my dad passing away and he hoped I was doing ok. It really meant quite a lot to me for him to write me back!!!

[@jacobkeegan1140]

Capaldi is definitely one of the nicest actors the play the doctor :) he's a great choice for the part and a good role model.

[@lenakingsleigh]

Peter is such a sweetheart ☺️ I truly adore this man from his talents to his wonderful personality. He's my absolute idol. What a legend!

[@teganbigone2366]

The more than 300 "thumbs down" to this charming video shows just how much evil is in the world.

[@michaelpaulsmith4619]

But thee 16,000 thumbs up shows how much more goodness there is...

[@SoloTravel101]

It’s those bloody Daleks, or as I like to call them, space cunts.

[@mateuszabramek7015]

There are no thumbs down, Australians have their own way of life.

[@absurdrhino]

i thumbed it down just because i read your comment

[@SStupendous]

Only +75 in half a decade, perhaps there's fewer evil in the world

[@Axelotl38]

Wow this is so beautiful. See this is why Peter Capaldi is one of my favourite actors of all time. He knows how much the Doctor meant to him as a child, and he knows how much it means to children today. I've heard so many great stories about how he's always there for his fans, especially children and this is just a beautiful example of his kindness and passion. Although on a side note he needs to get to sleep, those eye shadows could kill a man.

[@RossGoodall1977]

Oh that's fantastic! It's wonderful the time and care he takes. The very best to your little man.

[@yagmanx]

This is so very heart warming. It's so lovely to see that he cares about his fans and just proves what a down to earth guy he is. He even gave his best eyebrows in the video!

[@lonewolfjedi493osswfan]

It's great that Capaldi did this, just goes to show that all who have played The Doctor have a heart of gold

[@GeneralWarburg]

I have so much respect for him and this just increased it.

[@QueenStodge]

Wow. I must say, this is a side of Capaldi that I would like to see in the show. It just shows how much Capaldi cares for his fans, and for that I salute you.

[@Burningarms7]

Amazing truly amazing, this is the kind of thing that restores my faith in humanity!

[@JessicaEvePeach1]

I saw this and it made me cry. so lovely of him to take time to do this. God Bless you Peter.

[@JessicaEvePeach1]

Sending all my thoughts and prayers out to you all and to Thomas. i know how hard it is losing someone you're close to. i lost my granddad 3 years ago and it hurts a little bit now but it does get better as time goes on.

[@ciarakelly2596]

Possibly the cutest thing ever:) when I realised he was speaking as the doctor I couldn't help smiling :)

[@KASTERBEROUS]

What an absolute gent Mr Capaldi is, this was wonderful, and it's so good that it helped your son get through a difficult time.

[@geraldmyers6618]

this man has class, love him as the doctor, watching it now, big respect for the little boy for writing to the doctor.

[@RossGoodall1977]

Thankyou. Funeral was only yesterday. Doesn't seem real yet.

[@CheekyGal301]

im so sorry about your loss x

[@RossGoodall1977]

My mother, Thomas' nanny who passed away on the 8th October.

[@BradRoberts1999]

Im really sorry

[@breakingtoast2255]

God bless sorry for your loss

[@nadiaahmed7307]

so sorry for you loss

[@MarcVette]

That is the sweetest thing I've seen in a long time. Good on you, Peter. My condolences to you, Ross, and to Thomas for your loss. God Bless.

[@jiifigmentforever]

The fact that he took the time out of his day to do something so important for a nine-year-old boy he doesn't know is just amazing. It's so wonderful to think there are people with such class as that left in the world that they are willing to do something so incredibly moving for someone when they need it most. Also, the 37 people who don't like this...I'm actually kind of appalled that you could dislike this.

[@davidvanhorn3340]

"Sometimes, children can hear your name...if their hearts are in the right place, and the stars are too"....

[@Mattburnondakota]

I love the fact its in character..what a great guy!

[@TheMemeguy127]

Peter is the greatest man to ever walk this earth. We don't deserve him

[@sicc]

hands down, best doctor who ever!

[@anniemac7585]

The ironic thing is, you can't be a fan of doctor who.

[@WaspCameraInSpringfield]

Annie Mac ...Why not?

[@aarongilbertphonetube219]

Because they referred to the doctor as Doctor who (doctor who is the name of the show, the name of the Character is the doctor)

[@sorell9861]

"We all change, when you think about it, we're all different people, all through our lives, remember the best, be strong, and you will forevermore be happy"

[@1987TimeLord]

Further proof that Peter is a fantastic human being :) Love this guy. I'm autistic as well, and its the little things like this that really make things brighter for us, whatever age we are.

[@marcrluce]

This is one of the kindest gestures I've ever seen. Mr. Capaldi - you are a true gentleman and a wonderful, wonderful human being.

[@wavewingman5993]

I swear to God if one person says "But Tennant is still better"... And I find it amazing that he took the time to do this.

[@CatTang-cz3zv]

This man is an angel-I get to meet him briefly in London. He is such a great person to run as the Doctor

[@railrider2000]

I now know my favorite Doctor Who. Thanks Peter. I have an autistic son as well.

[@elminsters]

It's awesome that he'd take time to do something like this, Peter Capaldi is a class act.

[@RossGoodall1977]

Hadn't thought to clarify. It's the English definition of nanny. My mother, Thomas' grandmother.

[@Guyverguyver2]

Sorry for your loss. I'm sure your mum would be smiling knowing Thomas has a new friend in the Doctor. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Lunacide59]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know I'm just another person on the internet, but my condolences. I hope Thomas and the rest of your family are coping well.

[@snoopffy]

Sorry for your loss, hope you and everyone effected can grieve in peace.

[@WHNorthcote]

What a pleasant man Capaldi is. Taking time out of his day to do that for a fan. +1

[@SavageInsight]

***** Sub?

[@Kerriangel]

What an amazing man, I already have so much respect for him and this just adds to the respect. He is clearly a genuinely good man who cares about your son and his grief. My heart goes out to you and your son in this difficult time.

[@jeffreywoods35loveshooting95]

Capaldi is the best doctor, friendly, and funny, nice message for the poor child one more reason to admire my favorite doctor

[@janlomona]

Lovely to see something positive come from such sad circumstances. Best wishes to young Thomas and to Peter. And condolences to you for your loss.

[@retconnedlegion9131]

And this is why Peter Capaldi was the right choice for the Doctor, just like every past actor to play the role. He, like Matt Smith, David Tennant, Chris Eccleston, Paul McGann, Sylvester McCoy, Colin Baker, Peter Davison, Tom Baker, Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and Bill Hartnell before him, understands the profound impact the character has on children and how the role goes far beyond just another TV job.

[@michelleadams5120]

Answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything: 42 seconds like these

[@RikkiSixx]

excuse me, there is a tardis in my eye or something, it keeps leaking!!

[@tougethrasher1764]

Doctor who sucks

[@ThistleBeaksBirdCams]

231232 3123231 Why the heck are You here then? O_o I dont like Justin Bieber's music soo I dont listen to it simple logic's... O_o

[@MythicSuns]

***** This be the internet! where reasonable thinking gets thrown out of the window and replaced with cat videos.

[@ThistleBeaksBirdCams]

***** Agreed.

[@MythicSuns]

***** it must be if it can hold that many cat videos!

[@philturner1242]

What a great & fantastic thing for Peter Capaldi to do. It's only a few seconds of his time, but it will stick in that young lad's memory for the rest of his life.

[@superhavi]

This video shows, why he IS the doctor!

[@Trekapedia]

What a good man. That’s the reason he’s my favorite Doctor.

[@smartalek180]

Mr Goodall -- Thank you so much for sharing this bit of brilliance with all of us. The deepest condolences for your loss, and apologies for the intrusion into your private lives. Wishing you, your son, and everyone else the very best. Cheers

[@joebrennan230]

Who knew that 42 seconds could make you cry

[@KingoftheSlavs]

It just beats me how 29 people could dislike this video. :( I haven't watched Doctor Who for about 2 years but because of this awesome message I'll think I'll give Peter Capaldi a go.

[@MythicSuns]

oh the new series is definitely worth a watch.

[@florrie.6377]

Capaldi is THE Doctor. If you haven't watched already, honestly, do it.

[@JessWasMistaken]

This is beautiful, doesnt matter whether you like his show or not this really is touching...

[@sheev2372]

That's adorable! I don't like the twelfth much, but this makes me wanna' catch up. I didn't like the first episode , but I'll watch more now. Capaldi's a good dude.

[@sheev2372]

I actually watched most of the episodes now and its not bad

[@IveDayMar]

This is so sweet. Peter Capaldi is a wonderful man.

[@KatrinDepp]

oh, Peter. i love this man so much =) i hope your son is doing great.

[@Kapricorn1]

And that ladies and gents, is a true gentleman, awesome

[@Lythgoemania]

Hope your son is doing well. So good that Peter would do this for you. All the best and my condolences.

[@MikesMovies]

That's very heart warming! anyone who has had to deal with grief needs all the help they can get. Well done Peter, just what the doctor ordered!

[@stevedocherty1816]

Simply Amazing! Imagine what Tom Baker would have been up to had he had YT at his disposal.

[@carnivalecretins853]

I must say that is so sweet. It is so nice that somebody can pass on a kindness to somebody else. There is very little of it in the world..

[@Annabella_Redwood]

Bless Peter Capaldi, he does have two hearts!

[@brendac1051]

I love this man so much. He truly is The Doctor.

[@roetheboat1]

Thank you so much for posting this touching video. I wish to apologize for all of these people who are posting hateful or ignorant comments. THIS video is an example of what makes humanity great. The fact that the main actor of a popular show is willing to send a video specifically addressing your young son who is struggling with the loss of his grandmother is something that warms my heart. To all of you who are posting trolling or hateful comments about the Dr. Who show and Peter Capaldi as an actor, this is not the place to do so. To all of you who are posting trolling or hateful comments about the son with autism, this is definitely not the place to do so. This video is a place to mourn with the family who lost an important member. This video is also a place to celebrate the fact that there are human beings out there who care enough about their fellow humans that they created a message intended to help a young child deal with his grief. Again, thank you so much for posting this video. Your family and your loss will be in both my thoughts and my prayers.

[@barbaraweigel9831]

That was extremely nice of the doctor to take the time to say something so nice just to help a little boy who doesn't know how to grieve. Bless you all.

[@mohangrewal1466]

I feel so happy seeing this! :D Peter Capaldi loves his fans alot just like we love him. He has absolutely won my spot as fave Doctor! :D

[@Junkieturtle]

I'm not all that thrilled with him as the Doctor, but I sure as hell respect him a person. Good form Peter!

[@CYFilmStudent]

He's such a great guy.

[@luciemayerova6507]

Aww he's such a lovely guy! Peter is truly The Doctor

[@cypresswitch285]

Dear little Whovian Thomas. I just lost my nanny too. I am really sad about it. But I always remember she is up there, watching me, and wants me to be happy. I hope you can be happy soon, too buddy. I know your nanny is watching out for you! Maybe our nannies are even watching us together. You keep your chin up bud. I mean, if The Doctor is in the TARDIS and Clara are on your side, you've got a winning team!

[@OddballExtreme]

This proves sometimes the simple message can be the most powerful. Well done, Mr. Capaldi.

[@epiccomics8070]

this made me cry a bit. I hope your son deals with the grief well! :)

[@RossGoodall1977]

funny you should say that. today is the anniversary of my mum's passing.

[@Grumftheld]

Mr Capaldi, on the off chance you ever see this. You. Are. A. Legend. A truly class act to do this.

[@donaldpaluga]

Clara, tell me, am I a good man?-The Doctor You most certainly are, kind sir.

[@FallenAngelZagreus]

Simply amazing, Peter is a wonderful man. I hope your son is doing okay.

[@beckiejbrown]

Awww :') xxxx

[@minator2010]

i am loving this doctor more and more. their is a dark depth that Peter Capaldi brings. i appreciate what he has don as a man for a grieving child especially an autistic person

[@ailaG]

Peter is amazing. Who in the world - sorry, universe - gave this video a thumbs down? (Obviously someone with no heart, let alone two)

[@sheadoherty7434]

I remember seeing this video when it was first released and hearing that it made the lad, Thomas, smile. Class act.

[@DugOut.WildCamping]

I was a bit dubious about Peter Capaldi's role as 'The Doctor'. His first episode was a bit daft tbh, But he has grown on me after watching more episodes. After watching this video, Peter Capaldi has shot up there in my opinion. What a wonderful message and gift he gave to your son. Sorry for your loss, and it is nice to know that his message helped your son at a time of need. atb Doug

[@marylkunze3680]

That was wonderful that Peter was able to take time to say a message of cheer to the young boy.

[@ghostface_tardis]

Peter is the doctor the kindest man in the universe

[@Zalnon]

Peter Capaldi is a man who grew up watching "Dr Who" a true Whovian who achieved his dream and became the 12th Doctor. He understands the legacy he has inherited and to see him reach out to a grieving young fan is truly inspiring. Well done sir... That truly WAS "in the name of The Doctor."

[@joehaslam7283]

Peter Capaldi is one of the nicest people I know...

[@whawhawhawhaaaa]

U wot m8

[@PaulBaack]

What a wonderful kindness! I'm glad to hear it helped with your son's grief. Thanks for sharing this - it's an inspiration!

[@LosloTypical]

Death shouldn't be an excuse to cry, it should be an excuse to celebrate. Celebrate that persons life, be happy for the good things they've done in their lives, even if you can't remember one single thing that's good about what they've done, just hope some good was somewhere in their lives.

[@Ianua70]

I'm in tears right now. It's so lovely of him!!

[@animeguardianxx]

+600 points to Capaldi for being Amazing

[@andrijacicovic3249]

This made me so happy, I have huge respect for the man.

[@whomee2]

the fact that there are dislikes baffles me. I didn't know Daleks could access youtube....

[@ToastyAvocado69]

I had forgotten all about this video, until today. I learned my grandfather had passed away in the morning and I immediately went to find this video. Bless Peter

[@Kenro200x]

I've got something in my eye.

[@charliesheargold7522]

You have no idea how much I love Peter right now

[@SaImanKayani]

I recall reading about a mention of this video in a Doctor Who magazine in a book store many years back, and I never knew the video would receive as much recognition as it did then.

[@Paccyd33]

I found this in dwm too

[@limarba9062]

This gave me warm, fuzzy feels and a few tears. I love this man!