July 16th, 2017
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Tim M
July 18th, 2017 - 8:29pmWe should really be thankful that we have an actress like Jodie Whittaker taking on the title role. She will clearly be in high demand after her stint in the Tardis, even if she isn’t already. Chibnall is certainly steering this show in a different direction…and it needs it.
Anonymous
July 18th, 2017 - 8:24pmWhat??? Think we all know that but when your passionate about something, it gets a little heated sometime.
booboo
July 18th, 2017 - 8:14pmof course Saturday nights were all about kids could stay up a bit because no school the next day
Sundays and weekdays were in bed to sleep by 7.00pm
Anonymous
July 18th, 2017 - 8:10pmPlus, sunday evenings are usually reserved for the highest quality drama eg, downton abbey. Perhaps this could promise a desperately needed rise in quality of both visuals and writing in chibnalls era…
1
July 18th, 2017 - 7:46pmCan the 13th doctor’s first line be Eowyn’s, “I am no man.”
Trenzalore
July 18th, 2017 - 7:29pmI really liked what someone wrote here earlier. They wrote that female companions often save the day and tell the doctor he’s wrong. In new who especially a male hasn’t had such a pivotal role. If a male companion does do all these things, it could be seen as detracting from this new doctor especially by those pleased with the decision of a female doctor. On that note jokes we’ve heard loads in the past like the doctor not flying the TARDIS very well or his sense of fashion will be a thing of the past im sure.
im guessing the new companions will be 1 woman to guide this once male doctor on how to dress ect and a guy who will probably be comic relief again
Mick181
July 18th, 2017 - 7:27pmI loved Christopher Ecclestone as the Doctor, absolutely hated him in every other show he’s done(especially with that dreadfull accent in Leftovers). Hated Peter Davison as the Doctor loved him in all Creatures Great & Small.
The Doctor is a very different character that some actors nail and some don’t. Please don’t judge Jodie as the Doctor on previous Shows lets see how she goes first as the Doctor.
BAZZ p
July 18th, 2017 - 7:21pm… and isn’t even a human.
Adam
July 18th, 2017 - 7:15pmCapaldi should have regenerated at the end of The doctor falls..but with recent events can now understand the need for him to meet his 1st self in the xmas special..
booboo
July 18th, 2017 - 6:51pmto be honest there are many (male) people who they could have cast that would have put me off far more than casting a Female.
Puddle
July 18th, 2017 - 6:43pmIt’s the Xmas special I’m dreading Moffat has destroyed everything he’s used from classic series daleks davros cybermen dread what he will do with the first doctors character
Tim M
July 18th, 2017 - 6:40pmOr if a man had been cast, it could have been Danny Dyer.
Anthony Berry
July 18th, 2017 - 6:40pmSorry to be a party pooper but can someone tell these people that Dr Who is not a documentary…….it’s just entertainment.
booboo
July 18th, 2017 - 6:37pmto be honest I dont think the Saturday night slot is a must anymore, it really depends on exactly what the target audience is now, plenty of show get good ratings even in the week as well
Adam
July 18th, 2017 - 6:31pmRumours are that next years series 11 will consist of ten one hour episodes..with a new time slot on sunday nights..
Doctor Stu
July 18th, 2017 - 6:29pmCould be Andrew buchan, he’s youngish, good looking ish so might keep the male fan base and go further to boosting the female and male fan base
booboo
July 18th, 2017 - 4:52pmI’m eager to see what he has in mind companion wise, could make or break it some of those sitting on the fence.
Pats86
July 18th, 2017 - 4:49pmI suppose it could have been worse? Considering Miranda Hart’s name had been put out there?
Had that happened I would have thrown the TV through the window.
DalekAgent
July 18th, 2017 - 4:49pmIm not here to change anyones mind about this news but ive found a video so you can get an idea of her acting. Christopher Eccleston is also in this video so just imagine them both playing The Doctor and arguing about something, in my opinion i can definitely see her as The Doctor now
https://youtu.be/DgsYfRPmNDs
Pats86
July 18th, 2017 - 4:43pmShe’s worth forgetting though, when 12 had his memory of her wiped I wanted the same thing! Sadly it’s all still there.
Pats86
July 18th, 2017 - 4:39pmI have been saying the same thing about boys needing a male role model that goes against all the violence they see elsewhere for years. In this respect it is a very sad day.
R1ch1e
July 18th, 2017 - 4:01pmYeah me too, particularly 10. I do think people will warm to her given time and space. I really think she looks the part in that photo.
Bosh
July 18th, 2017 - 3:45pmi think maybe he could end up on Karn and the sisterhood offer the choice like they did the 8th and he says “something different…..”
Tony
July 18th, 2017 - 3:38pmI was fine with the announcement and looking forward to it, until people started treating it a some sort of victory and saying they haven’t gone far enough.
Doctor Stu
July 18th, 2017 - 2:56pmThe fact that POC, Gay characters and women are still underrepresented and equality is not apparent in today’s society then it’s fair to say that white men are represented quite well enough tbh
12th Doctor Fan
July 18th, 2017 - 2:43pmI too have calmed down and by next year I’ll be excited the doctors back, but I won’t read interviews spoilers, it will be on the screen that has got to convince me 100 percent.
Exterminator
July 18th, 2017 - 2:13pmMy point is they’ve all divided the nation.
Arthur Pewtey
July 18th, 2017 - 2:06pm. . . except the Scottish Referendum, Brexit and the General Election were based on a vote whereas this was a selection by an unaccountable BBC committee. BUT I agree on just accepting it and the whole Peace thing.
Exterminator
July 18th, 2017 - 2:00pmNow that I’ve had a couple of days to calm down, I think I’m ok with the Dr being a woman. My initial disappointment was probably due to the fact I had money on Ben Wishaw or Alexander Vlahos as the 13th Dr.
This announcement is just like the Scottish Independence Referendum, Brexit, the general election and marmite all rolled into one. It’s split the fans 50/50. It’s done, it’s happened, she’s the new Doctor so let’s please get behind her and welcome her to the Whoniverse. Peace out. Lol
Adam
July 18th, 2017 - 1:50pmTheir going to change the brand name too!