Peter Capaldi and Dev Patel don Victorian costumes as they get into character to film first scenes of David Copperfield drama in Hull
He handed the Doctor Who reigns over to Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker last December.
And Peter Capaldi embarked on his next venture as he got into character as Mr Micawber for his role in The Personal History of David Copperfield on Monday.
The actor, 60, stepped back in time for the recreation of the Charles Dickens novel as he joined lead star Dev Patel, of Slumdog Millionaire fame, in Hull.
![Transformed: Peter Capaldi embarked on his next venture as he got into character as Mr Micawber for his role in The Personal History of David Copperfield on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/14/4E13EA5500000578-0-image-a-87_1531228296491.jpg)
Transformed: Peter Capaldi embarked on his next venture as he got into character as Mr Micawber for his role in The Personal History of David Copperfield on Monday
Filming his first scenes, Peter looked unrecognisable in his costume, as he donned a burgundy velvet coat and matching waistcoat.
He paired the look with a high-neck ruffled shirt, tartan tie and candy-striped socks.
As filming got under way, Peter's character appeared to greet Dev, who plays David Copperfield, after David arrives in the town laden with bags.
![In character: The actor, 60, stepped back in time for the recreation of the Charles Dickens novel as he joined lead star Dev Patel, of Slumdog Millionaire fame, in Hull](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/14/4E13EA2500000578-0-image-a-88_1531228304222.jpg)
In character: The actor, 60, stepped back in time for the recreation of the Charles Dickens novel as he joined lead star Dev Patel, of Slumdog Millionaire fame, in Hull
![Top hat at the ready! As filming got under way, Peter's character appeared to greet Dev, who plays David Copperfield, who arrives in the town laden with bags](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/14/4E13E9E500000578-5938149-image-a-89_1531230087650.jpg)
Top hat at the ready! As filming got under way, Peter's character appeared to greet Dev, who plays David Copperfield, who arrives in the town laden with bags
![Suited and booted: Dev, was also dressed head-to-toe in his Victorian get-up, donning a grey floral waistcoat, pinned striped trousers and a brown suede top hat](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/15/4E13EA1900000578-5938149-image-a-100_1531231384720.jpg)
Suited and booted: Dev, was also dressed head-to-toe in his Victorian get-up, donning a grey floral waistcoat, pinned striped trousers and a brown suede top hat
Dev, was also dressed head-to-toe in his Victorian get-up, donning a grey floral waistcoat, pinned striped trousers and a brown suede top hat.
Carrying two brown holdalls, the 28-year-old cut a dapper figure as he strolled down the cobbled street.
Filming began in June in Norfolk, with Gwendoline Christie, Benedict Wong, Paul Whitehouse, and Daisy May Cooper joining the cast.
![On his adventure: Carrying two brown holdalls, the 28-year-old cut a dapper figure as he strolled down the cobbled street](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/15/4E13E9E900000578-5938149-image-a-106_1531231514886.jpg)
On his adventure: Carrying two brown holdalls, the 28-year-old cut a dapper figure as he strolled down the cobbled street
![Ready, set, action: Filming began in June in Norfolk, with Gwendoline Christie, Benedict Wong, Paul Whitehouse, and Daisy May Cooper joining the cast](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/15/4E13EA5100000578-5938149-image-a-101_1531231388729.jpg)
Ready, set, action: Filming began in June in Norfolk, with Gwendoline Christie, Benedict Wong, Paul Whitehouse, and Daisy May Cooper joining the cast
![Revamp: The Personal History Of David Copperfield is being directed by Armando Iannucci and is said to be a modern take on Dickens' chronicle of the life of the iconic character](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/15/4E13EA5F00000578-5938149-image-a-102_1531231393012.jpg)
Revamp: The Personal History Of David Copperfield is being directed by Armando Iannucci and is said to be a modern take on Dickens' chronicle of the life of the iconic character
![Way back when: A young David Copperfield was also spotted on set](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/15/4E13EA9600000578-5938149-image-a-103_1531231401103.jpg)
Way back when: A young David Copperfield was also spotted on set
During July, scenes will be shot in Hull and King's Lynn, with producers drawing upon the architecture, civic buildings and cobbled streets to set the scene.
The Personal History Of David Copperfield is being directed by Armando Iannucci and is said to be a modern take on Dickens' chronicle of the life of the iconic character.
The film will follow Copperfield navigate a chaotic world; from his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller, while Capaldi will play David's landlord, Wilkins Micawber, who is arrested for debt and sent to the King's Bench Prison.
![Historic: During July, scenes will be shot in Hull and King's Lynn, with producers drawing upon the architecture, civic buildings and cobbled streets to set the scene](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/15/4E13EAC300000578-5938149-image-a-104_1531231404918.jpg)
Historic: During July, scenes will be shot in Hull and King's Lynn, with producers drawing upon the architecture, civic buildings and cobbled streets to set the scene
Peter's latest role comes after he retired from being The Doctor in Doctor Who.
He previously told the Radio Times: 'I love this show, but I've never done anything where you turn up every day for ten months.
'I want to always be giving it my best and I don't think if I stayed on I'd be able to do that.
'I can't think of another way to say, 'This could be the end of civilisation as we know it.'
![Saying goodbye: Peter's latest role comes after he retired from being The Doctor in Doctor Who](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/10/15/19A0C8B500000514-5938149-image-a-105_1531231424265.jpg)
Saying goodbye: Peter's latest role comes after he retired from being The Doctor in Doctor Who
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