As our Christmas gift to you, dear listener, uncle Alexei has brought you two stockings full of Peter Capaldi goodness.

But you mustn't be greedy, little one! You can have them one at a time.

This first stocking is full of Peter's early life up in Glasgow. How he went from art student to punk band to movie star.

In a few days time, if you're very, very good, you will receive your second serving of Mr. Capaldi....

Enjoy x

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