Look Who’s back in the Capital . .

He’s used to filming in fake snow for Doctor Who Christmas specials, but former Time Lord David Tennant found himself dealing with the real thing in the Capital.

He’s used to filming in fake snow for Doctor Who Christmas specials, but former Time Lord David Tennant found himself dealing with the real thing in the Capital.

The 41-year-old actor, who was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, was back on home turf filming BBC drama series The Escape Artist, in which he plays a lawyer.

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Tennant clinched a takeaway coffee as he tried to beat the cold alongside former Doctor Who actress Sophie Okonedo, while production assistants clutched hot water bottles.

A Marketing Edinburgh spokesman said: “We’re delighted to welcome David Tennant, Sophie Okonedo and the rest of the cast and crew of The Escape Artist. There’s a very talented team behind the programme and it’s wonderful to have the city play a part in the show’s creation.”