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The Scottish actor and film director [[Peter Capaldi]] was cast in 2013 as the [[Twelfth Doctor|twelfth incarnation]] of the Doctor in the BBC science-fiction series ''[[Doctor Who]]''. His casting was announced on 4 August 2013 in a special BBC programme hosted by [[Zoë Ball]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23570354 |title=Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi revealed as 12th Doctor|work=[[BBC News]]|date=4 August 2013|accessdate=10 November 2014|publisher=BBC|archivedate=27 April 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427073433/http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23570354}}</ref> Capaldi first appeared as the Doctor in a cameo in the 50th anniversary special, "[[The Day of the Doctor]]", before appearing in the 2013 Christmas special, "[[The Time of the Doctor]]". A lifelong fan of the series, Capaldi had previously played Lobus Caecilius in the 2008 episode "[[The Fires of Pompeii]]" as well as playing a civil servant character, [[John Frobisher]], in the 2009 spin-off ''[[Torchwood: Children of Earth]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doctor Who sets the controls for Rome, AD 79|work=[[What's on TV]]|date=25 September 2007|publisher=Time Inc.|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/doctor-who/news/doctor-who-sets-the-controls-for-rome-ad-79|accessdate=10 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110190412/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/doctor-who/news/doctor-who-sets-the-controls-for-rome-ad-79}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=BBC|work=[[BBC|BBC Press Office]]|title= Filming under way for new series of Torchwood|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/26/torchwood.shtml|date= 26 August 2008|accessdate= 10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112194227/http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/26/torchwood.shtml|archivedate=12 November 2012}}</ref> |
The Scottish actor and film director [[Peter Capaldi]] was cast in 2013 as the [[Twelfth Doctor|twelfth incarnation]] of the Doctor in the BBC science-fiction series ''[[Doctor Who]]''. His casting was announced on 4 August 2013 in a special BBC programme hosted by [[Zoë Ball]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23570354 |title=Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi revealed as 12th Doctor|work=[[BBC News]]|date=4 August 2013|accessdate=10 November 2014|publisher=BBC|archivedate=27 April 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427073433/http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23570354}}</ref> Capaldi first appeared as the Doctor in a cameo in the 50th anniversary special, "[[The Day of the Doctor]]", before appearing in the 2013 Christmas special, "[[The Time of the Doctor]]". A lifelong fan of the series, Capaldi had previously played Lobus Caecilius in the 2008 episode "[[The Fires of Pompeii]]" as well as playing a civil servant character, [[John Frobisher]], in the 2009 spin-off ''[[Torchwood: Children of Earth]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doctor Who sets the controls for Rome, AD 79|work=[[What's on TV]]|date=25 September 2007|publisher=Time Inc.|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/doctor-who/news/doctor-who-sets-the-controls-for-rome-ad-79|accessdate=10 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110190412/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/doctor-who/news/doctor-who-sets-the-controls-for-rome-ad-79}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=BBC|work=[[BBC|BBC Press Office]]|title= Filming under way for new series of Torchwood|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/26/torchwood.shtml|date= 26 August 2008|accessdate= 10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112194227/http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/26/torchwood.shtml|archivedate=12 November 2012}}</ref> |
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Before taking the role, Capaldi said that he had to seriously consider the increased |
Before taking the role, Capaldi said that he had to seriously consider the increased visibility that would come with the part.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi promises 'no flirting' with sidekick in new series|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/27/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-no-flirting-sidekick-coleman-new-series|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=27 July 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|archivedate=28 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140828193914/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/27/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-no-flirting-sidekick-coleman-new-series}}</ref> He said in an interview with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' that he had been invited to audition for the role of the [[Eighth Doctor]] in 1995 prior to the production of [[Doctor Who (film)|the 1996 TV film]] but did not go because he was unsure if he would get the part and did not wish to be part of a large group of other actors turned down for the role.<ref name="onceupon">{{cite news|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=1 August 2014|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20741515_20839792_2,00.html|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Once Upon a Time Lord|first=Clark|last=Collis|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110192116/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20741515_20839792_2,00.html}}</ref> |
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==Prior correspondence== |
==Prior correspondence== |
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Thomas Goodall |
Thomas Goodall had been a devoted fan of ''Doctor Who'' from [[North Baddesley]] in [[Hampshire]] since the age of two, and wrote a letter to Peter Capaldi saying he hoped the actor found success in his new role portraying the Doctor.<ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="rawlinson">{{Cite news|first=Kevin|last=Rawlinson|work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|date=9 November 2014|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/nov/10/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy|title=Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi sends video message to bereaved autistic boy|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110193000/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/nov/10/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy|archivedate=10 November 2014}}</ref> The Goodall family were all fans of ''Doctor Who'', describing themselves as [[Whovian]]s.<ref name="romseyadvertiser" /> Thomas decorated his home with objects related to the television series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lacasadeel.net/2014/11/el-duodecimo-doctor-ayuda-un-nino-autista-fan-de-doctor.html|accessdate=14 November 2014|language=Spanish|title=El Duodécimo Doctor ayuda a un niño autista fan de 'Doctor Who'|work=La Casa de El|first=Javier |last=González de la Huebra|date=13 November 2014}}</ref> Capaldi wrote back to Thomas thanking him, and sent a note to the child's father saying he intended to send a video message.<ref name="rawlinson" /> Capaldi enclosed guidance to Ross Goodall on how to organise a tour of the production studios for ''Doctor Who''.<ref name="rawlinson" /> |
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Ross Goodall subsequently communicated with Capaldi by getting in touch with the actor's agent, to inform him that Thomas's grandmother had died.<ref name="grinberg" /> Helen, aged 72, died in early October 2014.<ref name="romseyadvertiser">{{cite news|location=[[Romsey]], England|work=[[Romsey Advertiser]]|accessdate=14 November 2014|archivedate=14 November 2014|url=http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/news/11602371.Doctor_makes_it_all_better/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114194135/http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/news/11602371.Doctor_makes_it_all_better/|title=Doctor makes it all better|date=14 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="bbcmundo">{{cite news|work=[[BBC Mundo]]|title=El video que el actor de Doctor Who le envió a un niño autista para reconfortarlo|date=10 November 2014|language=Spanish|publisher=BBC|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/video_fotos/2014/11/141110_video_dr_who_capaldi_nino_autista_nc|accessdate=11 November 2014|archivedate=11 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111172018/http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/video_fotos/2014/11/141110_video_dr_who_capaldi_nino_autista_nc}}</ref><ref name="deredactie">{{cite news|work=Deredactie.be|title=Doctor Who: 'Ik wil dat je weet dat wij ook aan je kant staan'|language=Dutch|location=Belgium|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=11 November 2014|url=http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws/ookdatnog/1.2143671|archivedate=11 November 2014|first=Alexander |last=Verstraete|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111172716/http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws/ookdatnog/1.2143671}}</ref> |
Ross Goodall subsequently communicated with Capaldi by getting in touch with the actor's agent, to inform him that Thomas's grandmother had died.<ref name="grinberg" /> Helen, aged 72, died in early October 2014.<ref name="romseyadvertiser">{{cite news|location=[[Romsey]], England|work=[[Romsey Advertiser]]|accessdate=14 November 2014|archivedate=14 November 2014|url=http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/news/11602371.Doctor_makes_it_all_better/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114194135/http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/news/11602371.Doctor_makes_it_all_better/|title=Doctor makes it all better|date=14 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="bbcmundo">{{cite news|work=[[BBC Mundo]]|title=El video que el actor de Doctor Who le envió a un niño autista para reconfortarlo|date=10 November 2014|language=Spanish|publisher=BBC|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/video_fotos/2014/11/141110_video_dr_who_capaldi_nino_autista_nc|accessdate=11 November 2014|archivedate=11 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111172018/http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/video_fotos/2014/11/141110_video_dr_who_capaldi_nino_autista_nc}}</ref><ref name="deredactie">{{cite news|work=Deredactie.be|title=Doctor Who: 'Ik wil dat je weet dat wij ook aan je kant staan'|language=Dutch|location=Belgium|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=11 November 2014|url=http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws/ookdatnog/1.2143671|archivedate=11 November 2014|first=Alexander |last=Verstraete|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111172716/http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws/ookdatnog/1.2143671}}</ref> |
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He told Capaldi that his son was not dealing well with the grief from his grandmother's death.<ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="washingtonpost" /> The subsequent video message to Thomas from Capaldi |
He told Capaldi that his son was not dealing well with the grief from his grandmother's death.<ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="washingtonpost" /> The family received the subsequent video message to Thomas from Capaldi three weeks after the death of the child's grandmother.<ref name="rawlinson" /> |
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==Video message== |
==Video message== |
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Capaldi appears in character as the Doctor and addresses Thomas directly, greeting him by name.<ref name="ibt">{{cite news|work=[[International Business Times]]|first=Anne|last=Lu|title='Doctor Who' Star Peter Capaldi Sends Touching Video to Autistic Boy, 9, Who Lost His Grandma [VIDEO]|date=10 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572246/20141110/doctor-who-peter-capaldi-video-thomas-autistic.htm|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110211306/http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572246/20141110/doctor-who-peter-capaldi-video-thomas-autistic.htm}}</ref><ref name="finbow">{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/s7/doctor-who/news/a609072/peter-capaldi-sends-heartfelt-video-to-autistic-doctor-who-fan.html#~oVfhiqaOaXPdjW|accessdate=10 November 2014|work=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Katy|last=Finbow|date=10 November 2014|title=Peter Capaldi sends heartfelt video to autistic Doctor Who fan|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110202405/http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/s7/doctor-who/news/a609072/peter-capaldi-sends-heartfelt-video-to-autistic-doctor-who-fan.html#~oVfhWMkktMxZIL}}</ref><ref name="rawlinson" /> He expresses his gratitude at receiving the child's letter, saying |
Capaldi appears in character as the Doctor and addresses Thomas directly, greeting him by name.<ref name="ibt">{{cite news|work=[[International Business Times]]|first=Anne|last=Lu|title='Doctor Who' Star Peter Capaldi Sends Touching Video to Autistic Boy, 9, Who Lost His Grandma [VIDEO]|date=10 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572246/20141110/doctor-who-peter-capaldi-video-thomas-autistic.htm|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110211306/http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572246/20141110/doctor-who-peter-capaldi-video-thomas-autistic.htm}}</ref><ref name="finbow">{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/s7/doctor-who/news/a609072/peter-capaldi-sends-heartfelt-video-to-autistic-doctor-who-fan.html#~oVfhiqaOaXPdjW|accessdate=10 November 2014|work=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Katy|last=Finbow|date=10 November 2014|title=Peter Capaldi sends heartfelt video to autistic Doctor Who fan|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110202405/http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/s7/doctor-who/news/a609072/peter-capaldi-sends-heartfelt-video-to-autistic-doctor-who-fan.html#~oVfhWMkktMxZIL}}</ref><ref name="rawlinson" /> He expresses his gratitude at receiving the child's letter, saying it had pleased him.<ref name="finbow" /><ref name="rawlinson" /> |
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He then |
He then speaks to Thomas about grief, mentioning the Doctor's adventures with [[Companion (Doctor Who)|travelling companion]] [[Clara Oswald]] (played by [[Jenna Coleman]]).<Ref name="alicevincent" /> He tells Thomas that negative events impact Clara and himself in their journeys through the universe and [[time travel]], and that occasionally they feel depressed too.<ref name="mtv" /><ref name="finbow" /><ref name="rawlinson" /> The Doctor tells Thomas he is glad the child is supporting him in his adventures.<Ref name="mtv" /><ref name="finbow" /><ref name="rawlinson" /> |
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Capaldi concludes the video message by wishing Thomas to experience joy, and encourages the youth to be well and remain positive.<Ref name="ibt" /><ref name="finbow" /><ref name="rawlinson" /> The video is 42 seconds |
Capaldi concludes the video message by wishing Thomas to experience joy, and encourages the youth to be well and remain positive.<Ref name="ibt" /><ref name="finbow" /><ref name="rawlinson" /> The video is 42 seconds long.<ref name="gloucester">{{cite news|url=http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Doctor-star-Peter-Capaldi-sends-heartwarming/story-24475446-detail/story.html|accessdate=10 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|work=[[Gloucester Citizen]]|title=Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming message to grieving autistic nine-year-old boy|author=The Citizen staff|date=8 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110220127/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Doctor-star-Peter-Capaldi-sends-heartwarming/story-24475446-detail/story.html}}</ref><ref name="washingtonpost" /> |
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==Goodall family response== |
==Goodall family response== |
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[[File:WPDW.png|thumb|upright|alt=Doctor Who in lettering with blue police box graphic|The boy referred to in the video by Capaldi was a devoted fan of the BBC television series ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref name="hollywoodreporter" /><ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="washingtonpost" />]] |
[[File:WPDW.png|thumb|upright|alt=Doctor Who in lettering with blue police box graphic|The boy referred to in the video by Capaldi was a devoted fan of the BBC television series ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref name="hollywoodreporter" /><ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="washingtonpost" />]] |
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The family received the video from Capaldi on 3 November 2014.<ref name="hollywoodreporter" /><ref name="grinberg" /> After viewing the video, Thomas felt encouraged to attend his grandmother's funeral.<ref name="rawlinson" /> In an interview with ''The Guardian'', Ross Goodall explained Capaldi's mention of sadness resonated with the child due to his experience of grief over his |
The family received the video from Capaldi on 3 November 2014.<ref name="hollywoodreporter" /><ref name="grinberg" /> After viewing the video, Thomas felt encouraged to attend his grandmother's funeral.<ref name="rawlinson" /> In an interview with ''The Guardian'', Ross Goodall explained that Capaldi's mention of sadness resonated with the child due to his experience of grief over his grandmother's death.<ref name="rawlinson" /> He discussed the manner in which Thomas perceived emotions as a strict dichotomy between positive and negative without a middle ground.<ref name="rawlinson" /> Thomas interpreted from the video that it was all right to feel happy while simultaneously acknowledging a sad event had occurred.<ref name="rawlinson" /> Ross Goodall told ''The Guardian'' that before viewing the video from Capaldi his son did not want to attend his grandmother's funeral.<ref name="rawlinson" /> |
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The boy's mother said that the video had positively |
The boy's mother said that the video had positively affected him and assisted him in dealing with his depression on a meaningful level.<ref name="radiotimes">{{cite news|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2014-11-07/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-message-to-grieving-9-year-old-boy|accessdate=10 November 2014|work=[[Radio Times]]|title=Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming video message to grieving 9-year-old boy|author=Radio Times staff|date=7 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110213946/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2014-11-07/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-message-to-grieving-9-year-old-boy}}</ref><ref name="selby" /> After watching Capaldi's message, Ross Goodall stated his son's behaviour patterns changed markedly.<ref name="rawlinson" /> This change included the ability to comfort his sister and step out of his day-to-day routine.<ref name="rawlinson" /> Ross Goodall said after watching the video his son smiled for the first time since his grandmother died.<ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="rawlinson" /> The family framed the letter from Capaldi that came before the video message, and Ross Goodall said Thomas looked at it when he felt distressed.<ref name="rawlinson" /> |
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==Posted to YouTube== |
==Posted to YouTube== |
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Ross Goodall uploaded the message from Capaldi to the video-sharing website [[YouTube]] on 6 November 2014.<Ref name="alicevincent">{{cite news|first=Alice|last=Vincent|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|title=Peter Capaldi's touching message to grieving boy|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/11218033/Peter-Capaldis-message-to-grieving-boy.html|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110204058/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/11218033/Peter-Capaldis-message-to-grieving-boy.html}}</ref><ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="rawlinson |
Ross Goodall uploaded the message from Capaldi to the video-sharing website [[YouTube]] on 6 November 2014.<Ref name="alicevincent">{{cite news|first=Alice|last=Vincent|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|title=Peter Capaldi's touching message to grieving boy|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/11218033/Peter-Capaldis-message-to-grieving-boy.html|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110204058/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/11218033/Peter-Capaldis-message-to-grieving-boy.html}}</ref><ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="rawlinson" /> |
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He posted in a follow-up comment on the video's location on YouTube that he was surprised at the response it had received online, and that at the time of initial posting was unaware it would become a [[viral video]].<ref name="selby" /> He explained |
He posted in a follow-up comment on the video's location on YouTube that he was surprised at the response it had received online, and that at the time of initial posting was unaware it would become a [[viral video]].<ref name="selby" /> He later explained that he had uploaded it only to share it with family members upon completion of the memorial services for Thomas's grandmother.<ref name="grinberg" /><ref name="selby" /><ref name="mashable">{{cite news|url=http://mashable.com/2014/11/09/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-boy-autism-video/|accessdate=10 November 2014|work=[[Mashable]]|title='Doctor Who' star helps 9-year-old boy with autism through a tough time|date=9 November 2014|first=Brian|last=Koerber|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110220553/http://mashable.com/2014/11/09/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-boy-autism-video/}}</ref><ref name="bbccomforts" /> |
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Thomas's father wrote that the video greatly |
Thomas's father wrote that the video greatly affected his son and enabled him to cope with grief and feel comforted.<ref name="selby" /<ref name="mtv" /> He praised Capaldi for his kind act and explained that the video improved his son's mental well-being throughout the ordeal of grief.<ref name="mtv" /><ref name="selby" /> |
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By 10 November 2014, total comments by viewers posted below the video on YouTube numbered in the hundreds.<ref>{{cite news|via=[[Westlaw]]|title=Time Lord takes some time out to comfort a troubled fan|work=[[The Independent]]|date=10 November 2014|first=William|last=McIennan|publisher=Independent News and Media Limited|page=14}}</ref> The majority of comments were supportive.<ref name="ibt" /> Visitors to the site wrote favourably of Capaldi's actions to record the video for the child.<ref name="ibt" /> A few observed that Capaldi's version of the Doctor character is sinister and serious, and contrasted this with the actor's depiction of the character as warm and effusive in his recording.<ref name="ibt" /> |
By 10 November 2014, total comments by viewers posted below the video on YouTube numbered in the hundreds.<ref>{{cite news|via=[[Westlaw]]|title=Time Lord takes some time out to comfort a troubled fan|work=[[The Independent]]|date=10 November 2014|first=William|last=McIennan|publisher=Independent News and Media Limited|page=14}}</ref> The majority of comments were supportive.<ref name="ibt" /> Visitors to the site wrote favourably of Capaldi's actions to record the video for the child.<ref name="ibt" /> A few observed that Capaldi's version of the Doctor character is sinister and serious, and contrasted this with the actor's depiction of the character as warm and effusive in his recording.<ref name="ibt" /> |
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{{quote box2 |width=25em | bgcolor=#c6dbf7 |align=right |halig=left | salign=right|quote="this unique performance may well be his most admirable adventure yet."|source= —''[[BT Group|BT]]''<ref name="btgroup">{{cite news|work=[[BT Group|BT]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=https://tv.bt.com/entertainment/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-star-peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy-11363943048094|title=Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming video message to grieving autistic boy|date=10 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110214556/https://tv.bt.com/entertainment/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-star-peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy-11363943048094}}</ref>}} |
{{quote box2 |width=25em | bgcolor=#c6dbf7 |align=right |halig=left | salign=right|quote="this unique performance may well be his most admirable adventure yet."|source= —''[[BT Group|BT]]''<ref name="btgroup">{{cite news|work=[[BT Group|BT]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=https://tv.bt.com/entertainment/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-star-peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy-11363943048094|title=Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming video message to grieving autistic boy|date=10 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110214556/https://tv.bt.com/entertainment/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-star-peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy-11363943048094}}</ref>}} |
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[[CNN]] reported that after its appearance on YouTube, the video garnered over 200,000 views in its first 48-hour period of availability.<ref name="grinberg">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/08/showbiz/peter-capaldi-video/|work=[[CNN]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|date=8 November 2014|first=Emanuella|last=Grinberg|title='Doctor Who' Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming message to grieving fan|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110195420/http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/08/showbiz/peter-capaldi-video/|archivedate=10 November 2014}}</ref> [[BBC News]] noted that by the next day, it had received over 500,000 views |
[[CNN]] reported that after its appearance on YouTube, the video garnered over 200,000 views in its first 48-hour period of availability.<ref name="grinberg">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/08/showbiz/peter-capaldi-video/|work=[[CNN]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|date=8 November 2014|first=Emanuella|last=Grinberg|title='Doctor Who' Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming message to grieving fan|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110195420/http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/08/showbiz/peter-capaldi-video/|archivedate=10 November 2014}}</ref> [[BBC News]] noted that by the next day, it had received over 500,000 views,<ref name="bbccomforts">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-29976527|work=[[BBC News]]|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi comforts bereaved boy|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110201717/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-29976527}}</ref> and by 10 November 2014 it had over 750,000.<ref name="dailyecho">{{cite news|accessdate=10 November 2014|date=10 November 2014|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11590842.Doctor_Who_s_heart_warming_message_to_boy_for_gran_s_funeral/|work=[[Southern Daily Echo]]|title=The Doctor Peter Capaldi sends video to nine-year-old Thomas Goodall ahead of his grandmother's funeral|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110223025/http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11590842.Doctor_Who_s_heart_warming_message_to_boy_for_gran_s_funeral/}}</ref><Ref name="hampshirechronicle">{{cite news|url=http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/leisure/leisure_news/11590842.Doctor_Who_sends_video_message_to_boy_for_gran_s_funeral/|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=The Doctor Peter Capaldi sends video to nine-year-old Thomas Goodall ahead of his grandmother's funeral|work=[[Hampshire Chronicle]]|date=10 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110221125/http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/leisure/leisure_news/11590842.Doctor_Who_sends_video_message_to_boy_for_gran_s_funeral/}}</ref> ''[[The Washington Post]]'' noted that by the next day the view count was above 900,000.<ref name="washingtonpost">{{cite news|work=[[The Washington Post]]|publisher=[[The Washington Post Company]]; Style Blog|accessdate=11 November 2014|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2014/11/11/doctor-who-actor-peter-capaldi-records-moving-tribute-for-grieving-child/|title='Doctor Who' actor Peter Capaldi records moving tribute for grieving child|first=Thomas|last=Johnson}}</ref> Multiple publications observed that Capaldi's message had become a viral video.<ref name="bbccomforts" /><ref name="bbcmundo" /><ref name="timedwards">{{cite news|via=[[Westlaw]]|work=[[The Week]]|title=Doctor Who video for bereaved boy|date=10 November 2014|first=Tim|last=Edwards|location=United Kingdom|url=http://www.theweek.co.uk/daily-briefing/61256/ten-things-you-need-to-know-today-monday-10-nov-2014|accessdate=11 November 2014|archivedate=11 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111193031/http://www.theweek.co.uk/daily-briefing/61256/ten-things-you-need-to-know-today-monday-10-nov-2014}}</ref> ''[[ITV News]]'' called online reaction to the video a [[Internet phenomenon|global phenomenon]].<ref name="worldwidephenomenon">{{cite news|work=[[ITV News]]|accessdate=14 November 2014|date=10 November 2014|url=http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2014-11-10/dr-who-sends-message-to-southampton-boy/|title=A message through time|archivedate=11 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111042416/http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2014-11-10/dr-who-sends-message-to-southampton-boy/|last=Pate|first=Andrew}}</ref> |
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''[[The Guardian]]'' called the recording by Capaldi a touching video tribute.<ref name="rawlinson" /> CNN characterised the video similarly,<ref name="grinberg" /> as did ''[[Digital Spy]]'',<ref name="finbow" /> ''ITV News'',<Ref>{{cite news|work=[[ITV News]]|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2014-11-09/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy/|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming message to grieving autistic boy|date=9 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110222317/http://www.itv.com/news/2014-11-09/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy/}}</ref> ''[[TV 3 (Ireland)|TV 3]]'';<ref>{{cite news|work=[[TV 3 (Ireland)|TV 3]]|location=Ireland|url=http://www.tv3.ie/3e/thread_article?threadid=944|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Doctor Who records a sweet message for grieving boy|date=8 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110222549/http://www.tv3.ie/3e/thread_article?threadid=944}}</ref> and other publications in Spanish,<ref name="lavanguardia">{{cite news|work=[[La Vanguardia]]|language=Spanish|title=El vídeo que el actor de 'Doctor Who' manda a un niño con autismo|date=12 November 2014|accessdate=14 November 2014|url=http://www.lavanguardia.com/series/personajes/20141112/54419221980/autista-doctor-who-video-nino-serie.html|publisher= La Vanguardia Ediciones S.L.|location=[[Barcelona]]}}</ref><Ref name="bbcmundo" /> and Dutch.<ref name="deredactie" /> The [[Barcelona]] newspaper ''[[La Vanguardia]]'' wrote that Capaldi's video was an example of bringing joy into someone's life through a small act.<ref name="lavanguardia" /> ''The Washington Post'' called it a touching message.<ref name="washingtonpost" /> ''[[The Daily Dot]]'' described the video as inspirational.<ref name="aaronsankin">{{cite news|accessdate=11 November 2014|url=http://www.dailydot.com/geek/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy-ross-goddall/|archivedate=11 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111193300/http://www.dailydot.com/geek/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy-ross-goddall/|via=[[Westlaw]]|work=[[The Daily Dot]]|title='Doctor Who' actor sends inspiring video message to grieving autistic boy|first=Aaron|last=Sankin|date=9 November 2014}}</ref> ''[[The Independent]]'' contrasted Capaldi's portrayal of the [[Twelfth Doctor]] as one of the darker incarnations of the character, with his kinder message as the same character in the video.<ref name="selby">{{cite news|work=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-youtube-message-to-nineyearold-autistic-boy-learning-to-cope-with-grief-9849468.html|title=Peter Capaldi sends heart-warming YouTube message to autistic boy learning to cope with grief|last=Selby|first=Jenn|date=9 November 2014|archivedate=9 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109135233/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-youtube-message-to-nineyearold-autistic-boy-learning-to-cope-with-grief-9849468.html}}</ref> ''[[MTV]]'' |
''[[The Guardian]]'' called the recording by Capaldi a touching video tribute.<ref name="rawlinson" /> CNN characterised the video similarly,<ref name="grinberg" /> as did ''[[Digital Spy]]'',<ref name="finbow" /> ''ITV News'',<Ref>{{cite news|work=[[ITV News]]|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2014-11-09/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy/|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming message to grieving autistic boy|date=9 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110222317/http://www.itv.com/news/2014-11-09/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-message-to-grieving-autistic-boy/}}</ref> ''[[TV 3 (Ireland)|TV 3]]'';<ref>{{cite news|work=[[TV 3 (Ireland)|TV 3]]|location=Ireland|url=http://www.tv3.ie/3e/thread_article?threadid=944|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Doctor Who records a sweet message for grieving boy|date=8 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110222549/http://www.tv3.ie/3e/thread_article?threadid=944}}</ref> and other publications in Spanish,<ref name="lavanguardia">{{cite news|work=[[La Vanguardia]]|language=Spanish|title=El vídeo que el actor de 'Doctor Who' manda a un niño con autismo|date=12 November 2014|accessdate=14 November 2014|url=http://www.lavanguardia.com/series/personajes/20141112/54419221980/autista-doctor-who-video-nino-serie.html|publisher= La Vanguardia Ediciones S.L.|location=[[Barcelona]]}}</ref><Ref name="bbcmundo" /> and Dutch.<ref name="deredactie" /> The [[Barcelona]] newspaper ''[[La Vanguardia]]'' wrote that Capaldi's video was an example of bringing joy into someone's life through a small act.<ref name="lavanguardia" /> ''The Washington Post'' called it a touching message.<ref name="washingtonpost" /> ''[[The Daily Dot]]'' described the video as inspirational.<ref name="aaronsankin">{{cite news|accessdate=11 November 2014|url=http://www.dailydot.com/geek/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy-ross-goddall/|archivedate=11 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111193300/http://www.dailydot.com/geek/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy-ross-goddall/|via=[[Westlaw]]|work=[[The Daily Dot]]|title='Doctor Who' actor sends inspiring video message to grieving autistic boy|first=Aaron|last=Sankin|date=9 November 2014}}</ref> ''[[The Independent]]'' contrasted Capaldi's portrayal of the [[Twelfth Doctor]] as one of the darker incarnations of the character, with his kinder message as the same character in the video.<ref name="selby">{{cite news|work=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-youtube-message-to-nineyearold-autistic-boy-learning-to-cope-with-grief-9849468.html|title=Peter Capaldi sends heart-warming YouTube message to autistic boy learning to cope with grief|last=Selby|first=Jenn|date=9 November 2014|archivedate=9 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109135233/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-youtube-message-to-nineyearold-autistic-boy-learning-to-cope-with-grief-9849468.html}}</ref> ''[[MTV]]'' called Capaldi a most wonderful person for his act.<ref name="mtv">{{cite news|first=Madeline|last=Roth|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1991733/peter-capaldi-dr-who-grieving-boy-video/|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Watch Peter Capaldi Channel His 'Doctor Who' Character To Help A Grieving Boy|date=8 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|work=[[MTV]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110202955/http://www.mtv.com/news/1991733/peter-capaldi-dr-who-grieving-boy-video/}}</ref> ''MTV'' concluded that the video was quite endearing.<ref name="mtv" /> |
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''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' described the video as a moving inspiration to a child suffering from grief.<ref name="alicevincent" /> ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' observed it was noteworthy that the [[Time Lord]] character took time to raise up the mental well-being of a child in addition to his duties of protecting the universe from harm.<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite news|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|title=Watch 'Doctor Who' Star Peter Capaldi Channel the Time Lord in Video for Grieving Boy|first=Ryan |last=Gajewski|date=8 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/watch-doctor-who-star-peter-747673|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110204800/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/watch-doctor-who-star-peter-747673}}</ref> ''[[Hollywood Life]]'' |
''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' described the video as a moving inspiration to a child suffering from grief.<ref name="alicevincent" /> ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' observed that it was noteworthy that the [[Time Lord]] character took time to raise up the mental well-being of a child in addition to his duties of protecting the universe from harm.<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite news|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|title=Watch 'Doctor Who' Star Peter Capaldi Channel the Time Lord in Video for Grieving Boy|first=Ryan |last=Gajewski|date=8 November 2014|accessdate=10 November 2014|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/watch-doctor-who-star-peter-747673|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110204800/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/watch-doctor-who-star-peter-747673}}</ref> ''[[Hollywood Life]]'' said their journalists were moved to tears after watching the video.<Ref name="hollywoodlife">{{cite news|work=[[Hollywood Life]]|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/11/08/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy-nanny-dies/|accessdate=10 November 2014|title=Peter Capaldi: ‘Doctor Who' Star Sends Moving Video To Grieving Boy, 9|date=8 November 2014|first=Jordyn|last=Shaffer|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110210444/http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/11/08/peter-capaldi-doctor-who-video-autistic-boy-nanny-dies/}}</ref> Their review concluded that Capaldi's message was both kind and strong, and that it was intelligent of the actor to compare the grief of Thomas to that encountered by his character on the television programme.<ref name="hollywoodlife" /> |
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''[[International Business Times]]'' reported the video message had a significant impact on the child, in spite of its brevity |
''[[International Business Times]]'' reported the video message had a significant impact on the child, in spite of its brevity,<ref name="ibt" /> and noted in a follow-up piece that Capaldi's video was featured in headlines of multiple newspapers.<ref>{{cite news|work=[[International Business Times]]|accessdate=18 November 2014|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/doctor-who-star-peter-capaldi-confirmed-season-9-10-will-jenna-louise-coleman-return-1724991|title='Doctor Who' Star Peter Capaldi Confirmed For Season 9 And 10; Will Jenna-Louise Coleman Return?|date=17 November 2014|first=Tyler|last=McCarthy|archivedate=18 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118005723/http://www.ibtimes.com/doctor-who-star-peter-capaldi-confirmed-season-9-10-will-jenna-louise-coleman-return-1724991}}</ref> ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' wrote that if they were able to engage in [[time travel]] themselves, they would be unable to encounter a kinder tale.<ref name="huffington">{{cite news|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|accessdate=10 November 2014|first=Bill|last=Bradley|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/08/peter-capaldi-message_n_6126378.html|title=Peter Capaldi's Heartfelt Message To Young Fan Transcends Time And Space|archivedate=9 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109112953/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/08/peter-capaldi-message_n_6126378.html|date=8 November 2014}}</ref> ''[[io9]]'' appreciated that Capaldi was using his celebrity status to effect positive impact through his portrayal of the character, and praised his use of the fictional role as a force for public good.<Ref name="io9">{{cite news|work=[[io9]]|title=Peter Capaldi Recorded This Message in Character To Help A Grieving Boy|accessdate=10 November 2014|first=Lauren|last=Davis|date=7 November 2014|archivedate=10 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110215356/http://io9.com/peter-capaldi-recorded-this-message-in-character-to-hel-1656158665|url=http://io9.com/peter-capaldi-recorded-this-message-in-character-to-hel-1656158665}}</ref> ''Digital Spy'' followed up on its earlier favourable coverage of Capaldi's video, and selected it as the number one entry out of "7 awesome celebrity moments that will melt your heart".<ref>{{cite news|title=7 awesome celebrity moments that will melt your heart|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=17 November 2014|archivedate=17 November 2014|date=16 November 2014|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/feature/a610448/7-awesome-celebrity-moments-that-will-melt-your-heart.html|first=Frances|last=Taylor|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141117173927/http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/feature/a610448/7-awesome-celebrity-moments-that-will-melt-your-heart.html}}</ref> The ''[[South Wales Evening Post]]'' noted Capaldi had previously appeared in a brief video as himself congratulating a bride on her wedding, and wrote that this video was more impressive than the previous appearance.<ref name="southwales">{{cite news|work=[[South Wales Evening Post]]|accessdate=11 November 2014|date=7 November 2014|url=http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/VIDEO-Doctor-star-Peter-Capaldi-sends/story-24465933-detail/story.html|title=VIDEO: Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming message to autistic boy mourning nanny|archivedate=11 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111173426/http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/VIDEO-Doctor-star-Peter-Capaldi-sends/story-24465933-detail/story.html|first=Ruth|last=Dawson}}</ref> ''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]'' commented that the video increased Capaldi's cool factor among his fans.<ref name="westbrook">{{cite news|first=Caroline|last=Westbrook|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|title=Peter Capaldi becomes even more awesome as he records special message for autistic boy mourning his nanny|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/11/07/peter-capaldi-just-got-a-little-cooler-as-he-records-special-message-for-autistic-boy-mourning-his-nanny-4939799/|accessdate=11 November 2014|date=7 November 2014|archivedate=8 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108054243/http://metro.co.uk/2014/11/07/peter-capaldi-just-got-a-little-cooler-as-he-records-special-message-for-autistic-boy-mourning-his-nanny-4939799/}}</ref> |
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==Impact== |
==Impact== |
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Capaldi's actions received favourable coverage from the ''Autism Daily Newscast'', with journalist Jo Worgan noting the actor had previously devoted himself while on the set of ''Doctor Who'' to spending time with an autistic girl who was a fan of the show.<ref name="autismdaily">{{cite news|work=Autism Daily Newscast|url=http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-mesaage-to-young-autistic-boy-whose-grandmother-has-recently-died/18540/joworgan/|accessdate=14 November 2014|date=9 November 2014|first=Jo|last=Worgan|title=Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming video message to young autistic boy whose grandmother has recently died|archivedate=14 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114195247/http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-mesaage-to-young-autistic-boy-whose-grandmother-has-recently-died/18540/joworgan/}}</ref> |
Capaldi's actions received favourable coverage from the ''Autism Daily Newscast'', with journalist Jo Worgan noting the actor had previously devoted himself while on the set of ''Doctor Who'' to spending time with an autistic girl who was a fan of the show.<ref name="autismdaily">{{cite news|work=Autism Daily Newscast|url=http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-mesaage-to-young-autistic-boy-whose-grandmother-has-recently-died/18540/joworgan/|accessdate=14 November 2014|date=9 November 2014|first=Jo|last=Worgan|title=Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming video message to young autistic boy whose grandmother has recently died|archivedate=14 November 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114195247/http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/peter-capaldi-sends-heartwarming-video-mesaage-to-young-autistic-boy-whose-grandmother-has-recently-died/18540/joworgan/}}</ref> |
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In a 2015 interview with ''[[Radio Times]]'', [[Peter Harness]], writer of ''Doctor Who'' episode "[[Kill the Moon]]", cited the video by Capaldi as his favourite highlight from the last ten years of the television programme.<ref name="mulkern">{{cite news|work=[[Radio Times]]|accessdate=18 October 2015|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-03-26/russell-t-davies-steven-moffat-and-the-team-share-their-personal-modern-doctor-who-highlights|title=Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat and the team share their personal modern Doctor Who highlights|first=Patrick |last=Mulkern|date=25 March 2015|archivedate=30 September 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930105227/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-03-26/russell-t-davies-steven-moffat-and-the-team-share-their-personal-modern-doctor-who-highlights}}</ref> Harness explained his decision saying that the video demonstrated Capaldi's kind |
In a 2015 interview with ''[[Radio Times]]'', [[Peter Harness]], writer of ''Doctor Who'' episode "[[Kill the Moon]]", cited the video by Capaldi as his favourite highlight from the last ten years of the television programme.<ref name="mulkern">{{cite news|work=[[Radio Times]]|accessdate=18 October 2015|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-03-26/russell-t-davies-steven-moffat-and-the-team-share-their-personal-modern-doctor-who-highlights|title=Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat and the team share their personal modern Doctor Who highlights|first=Patrick |last=Mulkern|date=25 March 2015|archivedate=30 September 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930105227/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-03-26/russell-t-davies-steven-moffat-and-the-team-share-their-personal-modern-doctor-who-highlights}}</ref> Harness explained his decision saying that the video demonstrated Capaldi's kind demeanour and illustrated that ''Doctor Who'' served to assist youngsters in learning about the travails of greater society.<ref name="mulkern" /> He said that, by extension, it reminded all viewers to act with more compassion towards one another.<ref name="mulkern" /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 23:51, 27 October 2015
"From The Doctor to my son Thomas" | |
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Peter Capaldi looking at camera | |
Written by | Peter Capaldi |
Original air date | 6 November 2014 |
Running time | 42 seconds |
"From The Doctor to my son Thomas" is a viral video recorded by actor Peter Capaldi and sent to the autistic nine-year-old Thomas Goodall to console him over grief from the death of his grandmother. Capaldi filmed the video in character as the twelfth incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC science-fiction series Doctor Who. Capaldi's message had a positive effect on Thomas; his father said the boy smiled for the first time since learning of his grandmother's death and gained the courage to go to her funeral.
Thomas's father Ross Goodall posted the video to YouTube on 6 November 2014. He later explained to media that he wanted to make the video available to his family and had no idea it would become popular online. CNN reported that after its appearance on YouTube, the video was viewed over 200,000 times in its first 48-hours online. This more than doubled the next day, and less than a week later it had over 900,000 total views. BBC News observed that Capaldi's message had become a viral video, and ITV News described response to the video as a global phenomenon.
The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph called the recording by Capaldi a touching video to a young child suffering from grief. CNN and MTV characterised the video similarly, as did Spanish and Dutch media. The Independent wrote that Capaldi displayed a kinder face of his personality by sending the message. The Hollywood Reporter observed that as his character the Doctor, Capaldi was using his role to raise up the mental health of others. Hollywood Life said their reporters were moved to tears after watching Capaldi's video. BT commented it was Capaldi's best contribution as the character of the Doctor to date.
The video had a positive impact on those with autism. Autism Daily Newscast reported favourably on Capaldi's actions. Peter Harness, writer of the episode "Kill the Moon", said Capaldi's video was his favourite highlight from ten years of Doctor Who.
Background
The Scottish actor and film director Peter Capaldi was cast in 2013 as the twelfth incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC science-fiction series Doctor Who. His casting was announced on 4 August 2013 in a special BBC programme hosted by Zoë Ball.[1] Capaldi first appeared as the Doctor in a cameo in the 50th anniversary special, "The Day of the Doctor", before appearing in the 2013 Christmas special, "The Time of the Doctor". A lifelong fan of the series, Capaldi had previously played Lobus Caecilius in the 2008 episode "The Fires of Pompeii" as well as playing a civil servant character, John Frobisher, in the 2009 spin-off Torchwood: Children of Earth.[2][3]
Before taking the role, Capaldi said that he had to seriously consider the increased visibility that would come with the part.[4] He said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he had been invited to audition for the role of the Eighth Doctor in 1995 prior to the production of the 1996 TV film but did not go because he was unsure if he would get the part and did not wish to be part of a large group of other actors turned down for the role.[5]
Prior correspondence
Thomas Goodall had been a devoted fan of Doctor Who from North Baddesley in Hampshire since the age of two, and wrote a letter to Peter Capaldi saying he hoped the actor found success in his new role portraying the Doctor.[6][7] The Goodall family were all fans of Doctor Who, describing themselves as Whovians.[8] Thomas decorated his home with objects related to the television series.[9] Capaldi wrote back to Thomas thanking him, and sent a note to the child's father saying he intended to send a video message.[7] Capaldi enclosed guidance to Ross Goodall on how to organise a tour of the production studios for Doctor Who.[7]
Ross Goodall subsequently communicated with Capaldi by getting in touch with the actor's agent, to inform him that Thomas's grandmother had died.[6] Helen, aged 72, died in early October 2014.[8][10][11]
He told Capaldi that his son was not dealing well with the grief from his grandmother's death.[6][12] The family received the subsequent video message to Thomas from Capaldi three weeks after the death of the child's grandmother.[7]
Video message
Capaldi appears in character as the Doctor and addresses Thomas directly, greeting him by name.[13][14][7] He expresses his gratitude at receiving the child's letter, saying it had pleased him.[14][7]
He then speaks to Thomas about grief, mentioning the Doctor's adventures with travelling companion Clara Oswald (played by Jenna Coleman).[15] He tells Thomas that negative events impact Clara and himself in their journeys through the universe and time travel, and that occasionally they feel depressed too.[16][14][7] The Doctor tells Thomas he is glad the child is supporting him in his adventures.[16][14][7]
Capaldi concludes the video message by wishing Thomas to experience joy, and encourages the youth to be well and remain positive.[13][14][7] The video is 42 seconds long.[17][12]
Goodall family response
The family received the video from Capaldi on 3 November 2014.[18][6] After viewing the video, Thomas felt encouraged to attend his grandmother's funeral.[7] In an interview with The Guardian, Ross Goodall explained that Capaldi's mention of sadness resonated with the child due to his experience of grief over his grandmother's death.[7] He discussed the manner in which Thomas perceived emotions as a strict dichotomy between positive and negative without a middle ground.[7] Thomas interpreted from the video that it was all right to feel happy while simultaneously acknowledging a sad event had occurred.[7] Ross Goodall told The Guardian that before viewing the video from Capaldi his son did not want to attend his grandmother's funeral.[7]
The boy's mother said that the video had positively affected him and assisted him in dealing with his depression on a meaningful level.[19][20] After watching Capaldi's message, Ross Goodall stated his son's behaviour patterns changed markedly.[7] This change included the ability to comfort his sister and step out of his day-to-day routine.[7] Ross Goodall said after watching the video his son smiled for the first time since his grandmother died.[6][7] The family framed the letter from Capaldi that came before the video message, and Ross Goodall said Thomas looked at it when he felt distressed.[7]
Posted to YouTube
Ross Goodall uploaded the message from Capaldi to the video-sharing website YouTube on 6 November 2014.[15][6][7]
He posted in a follow-up comment on the video's location on YouTube that he was surprised at the response it had received online, and that at the time of initial posting was unaware it would become a viral video.[20] He later explained that he had uploaded it only to share it with family members upon completion of the memorial services for Thomas's grandmother.[6][20][21][22]
Thomas's father wrote that the video greatly affected his son and enabled him to cope with grief and feel comforted.[16] He praised Capaldi for his kind act and explained that the video improved his son's mental well-being throughout the ordeal of grief.[16][20]
By 10 November 2014, total comments by viewers posted below the video on YouTube numbered in the hundreds.[23] The majority of comments were supportive.[13] Visitors to the site wrote favourably of Capaldi's actions to record the video for the child.[13] A few observed that Capaldi's version of the Doctor character is sinister and serious, and contrasted this with the actor's depiction of the character as warm and effusive in his recording.[13]
Reception
CNN reported that after its appearance on YouTube, the video garnered over 200,000 views in its first 48-hour period of availability.[6] BBC News noted that by the next day, it had received over 500,000 views,[22] and by 10 November 2014 it had over 750,000.[25][26] The Washington Post noted that by the next day the view count was above 900,000.[12] Multiple publications observed that Capaldi's message had become a viral video.[22][10][27] ITV News called online reaction to the video a global phenomenon.[28]
The Guardian called the recording by Capaldi a touching video tribute.[7] CNN characterised the video similarly,[6] as did Digital Spy,[14] ITV News,[29] TV 3;[30] and other publications in Spanish,[31][10] and Dutch.[11] The Barcelona newspaper La Vanguardia wrote that Capaldi's video was an example of bringing joy into someone's life through a small act.[31] The Washington Post called it a touching message.[12] The Daily Dot described the video as inspirational.[32] The Independent contrasted Capaldi's portrayal of the Twelfth Doctor as one of the darker incarnations of the character, with his kinder message as the same character in the video.[20] MTV called Capaldi a most wonderful person for his act.[16] MTV concluded that the video was quite endearing.[16]
The Daily Telegraph described the video as a moving inspiration to a child suffering from grief.[15] The Hollywood Reporter observed that it was noteworthy that the Time Lord character took time to raise up the mental well-being of a child in addition to his duties of protecting the universe from harm.[18] Hollywood Life said their journalists were moved to tears after watching the video.[33] Their review concluded that Capaldi's message was both kind and strong, and that it was intelligent of the actor to compare the grief of Thomas to that encountered by his character on the television programme.[33]
International Business Times reported the video message had a significant impact on the child, in spite of its brevity,[13] and noted in a follow-up piece that Capaldi's video was featured in headlines of multiple newspapers.[34] The Huffington Post wrote that if they were able to engage in time travel themselves, they would be unable to encounter a kinder tale.[35] io9 appreciated that Capaldi was using his celebrity status to effect positive impact through his portrayal of the character, and praised his use of the fictional role as a force for public good.[36] Digital Spy followed up on its earlier favourable coverage of Capaldi's video, and selected it as the number one entry out of "7 awesome celebrity moments that will melt your heart".[37] The South Wales Evening Post noted Capaldi had previously appeared in a brief video as himself congratulating a bride on her wedding, and wrote that this video was more impressive than the previous appearance.[38] Metro commented that the video increased Capaldi's cool factor among his fans.[39]
Impact
Capaldi's actions received favourable coverage from the Autism Daily Newscast, with journalist Jo Worgan noting the actor had previously devoted himself while on the set of Doctor Who to spending time with an autistic girl who was a fan of the show.[40]
In a 2015 interview with Radio Times, Peter Harness, writer of Doctor Who episode "Kill the Moon", cited the video by Capaldi as his favourite highlight from the last ten years of the television programme.[41] Harness explained his decision saying that the video demonstrated Capaldi's kind demeanour and illustrated that Doctor Who served to assist youngsters in learning about the travails of greater society.[41] He said that, by extension, it reminded all viewers to act with more compassion towards one another.[41]
See also
- "Deep Breath" (Doctor Who)
- Doctor Who (series 8)
- Doctor Who fandom
- Global perceptions of autism
- Sociological and cultural aspects of autism
- TARDIS
- Whoniverse
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Further reading
- Gajewski, Ryan (8 November 2014). "Watch 'Doctor Who' Star Peter Capaldi Channel the Time Lord in Video for Grieving Boy". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- Grinberg, Emanuella (8 November 2014). "'Doctor Who' Peter Capaldi sends heartwarming message to grieving fan". CNN. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- Rawlinson, Kevin (9 November 2014). "Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi sends video message to bereaved autistic boy". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- Roth, Madeline (8 November 2014). "Watch Peter Capaldi Channel His 'Doctor Who' Character To Help A Grieving Boy". MTV. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- Selby, Jenn (9 November 2014). "Peter Capaldi sends heart-warming YouTube message to autistic boy learning to cope with grief". The Independent. Archived from the original on 9 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
External links
- From The Doctor to my son Thomas at YouTube