PETER Capaldi says he’s been asked to stay on as Doctor Who after the boss of the hit sci-fi series Steven Moffat quits.

It was rumoured the 57-year-old actor might hang up his sonic screwdriver once close pal Moffat goes next year.

But Capaldi said the BBC wanted him to keep going as the timelord when new chief Chris Chibnall takes over.

However he admitted he’d not made up his mind.

He said: “I’ve been asked to stay on, but it’s such a long time before I have to make that decision.

“Steven’s been absolutely wonderful, so I love working with him. Chris is fantastic and I think he’s a hugely talented guy.“I don’t know where the show’s gonna go then. I don’t know. I have to make up my mind, and I haven’t yet.

But he told the Radio Times: “As Steven will tell you, it’s very difficult to say goodbye.”