‘Hard work and sarcasm have got me through’ – Peter Capaldi at Scottish Baftas
The Doctor Who star was presented with this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television award.
Peter Capaldi pinned his acting success on “the Scottish virtues of hard work and sarcasm” in an acceptance speech at the Scottish Baftas.
The Doctor Who star was presented with this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television award, one of Batfa’s highest accolades, by Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan.
In a witty and moving address, Capaldi thanked The Thick of It writer Amando Iannuci, who was meant to hand him his award, but was unable attend this year’s ceremony.
He also gave a nod to his parents, and quipped: “I wish they could be here tonight but they were short staffed in the chip shop.
“They taught me everything I know; the real Scottish virtues of hard work and sarcasm – which have got me through.”
Holding the award, he said: “I think this is really an award for getting lucky, for being lucky enough to be born in Scotland.”
Adressing the new Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa – who was nominated this year for best actor in television for his role in Sex Education, Capaldi said: “Ncuti knows this already, because I can see it in his heart and see him, but he’s about to discover how beautiful and wonderful and cosmic the human race can really be.
