July 16th, 2017
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Tim M
July 21st, 2017 - 7:53pmWe all know and we all expect the first episode with Jodie Whittaker to get high viewing figures. It’s how it sustains itself over the course of a series. But I would rather a female Doctor came along later. So I’d rather this run (since 2005) ended with a male Doctor. Then if the series was brought back in the future, they would then start with a female Doctor. Like Ecclestone, it would begin without a regeneration. So if the reboot with a female Doctor didn’t work, they could reboot the next series with a male Doctor. Then you just say she wasn’t the Doctor but a fake that wanted to be like the Doctor, and stole his Tardis.
pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 7:32pmGood job booboo because I don’t….clearly
Doctor Stu
July 21st, 2017 - 7:23pmSame I’m really excited because I want to see her first episode to gauge where the series will go
Gravy6
July 21st, 2017 - 7:13pmThe transgender aspect of the regeneration cycle is a Steven Moffat retcon from 2012 onwards. In other words, for the first 49 years of this programmes history timelords could not change sex. It may be convenient for you to believe otherwise, but not so much for the rest of us. As for calling ourselves fans well, respectfully, we all determine the terms and definition of our own fandom. We don’t need you, Colin Baker or anyone else to do it for us.
booboo
July 21st, 2017 - 7:13pmI have never understood all this “if your a fan you have like everything they do” business to be honest
Norm
July 21st, 2017 - 6:59pm@prototype dalek
I believe he is over 2000 now. I just watched all the seasons again and P C said he is over 2000.
pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 6:59pmJoking aside you could well be right about Chibnall, but if Jodie stays five seasons I will hold you personally responsible for putting such an Idea out there in the first place!
pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 6:53pmAs a fan of Doctor Who since I was born this is the first time I have been this disappointed ever about where the programme will go in the not-too-distant future.
And I do call myself a fan who understands that the dynamics of the show has been changed against the wishes of at least half the fan base because of an agenda led corporation and its stooges.
Norm
July 21st, 2017 - 6:43pmIt didn’t need a boost. I lot of people like myself watch it online so ratings means nothing in the internet era.
I got into it from Netflix and now it’s gone. I would pay extra to have it back. My only other option is “elsewhere online” lol.
I’ll give it a chance but I prefer it to be a male.
Adam
July 21st, 2017 - 6:35pmMaybe so, but i do think Chibnall has had this new Timelady version in the works for some time and that Capaldi was never going to be part of it…And yes i agree it’s a great shame not to have at least one more series with 12. Personally i think five series should the minimum that each actor should stay in the role..
And if you’re reading this ‘Mr Chibnall’ don’t be getting any funny ideas!
Jackson
July 21st, 2017 - 6:31pmI would just like to say, speaking as a fan of Doctor Who since I was born, that this is the first time in 10 years that I have felt this excited about where the programme will go in the not-too-distant future.
If you call yourself a fan of Doctor Who, and you believe that the Doctor – a time-travelling alien with the ability to regenerate into a completely new body, together with a brand new personality – can’t regenerate into a female, then you have not understood the most fundamental property that has made both the Doctor and the programme a success that it is today.
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 6:18pmYou might be joking but regarding the poll but you may well end up being right.
Tim M
July 21st, 2017 - 5:59pmPerhaps Colin likes the thought of a female Doctor, because maybe he actually thinks it won’t work…so at least there will be a Doctor lower than him in the ‘Favourite Doctor Polls’… Only joking! 🙂
Tim M
July 21st, 2017 - 5:55pmOf the Doctors sadly no longer with us, I would presume Hartnell would disapprove. Troughton I think would be happy, I’m sure even he said something about female Doctors in the future. Pertwee I’m not sure. I think he would be more diplomatic and wait and see.
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 5:46pmConsidering how Colin’s time as the Doctor was received and how it ended maybe he can see what might be coming and is trying to soften the blow?
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 5:43pmThe Doctors being split make me feel much better.
Adam
July 21st, 2017 - 5:34pmI think Colin might be just a little biased towards the new casting..
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 5:18pmAlthough no doubt she will be to some.
booboo
July 21st, 2017 - 5:18pmthat’s the problem when you say what you believe in to people who have different view
With social media it all very public now
booboo
July 21st, 2017 - 5:08pmThe polls seem to vary widely because of the mix on the site, how much time people have had to think and where the votes are coming from.
Tim M
July 21st, 2017 - 5:05pmIt’s good to see the Doctors are as split as the fanbase. 🙂
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 5:01pmI offten wonder how good Capaldi could have become under a good showrunner?
Now we will never know
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 4:59pmIndeed he was the best Doctor since Tom Baker, was he pushed? I’d hate to think that was the case and I doubt it, he would have gone all Malcolm Tucker on them and left a trial of beaten bodies in his wake.
Ralph
July 21st, 2017 - 4:59pmThing is the radio times is read by a wide range and not just doctor who fans, so whilst some who fans maybe against it the general public non fan could well be behind it. Of course it could be the bbc PR machine but who knows whether the general public who just watch the show and nothing more like the idea or not, we won’t know until next Series and that will be after a big promotional campaign by the Bbc.
R1ch1e
July 21st, 2017 - 4:53pmWell said my friend!
booboo
July 21st, 2017 - 4:46pmcan anyone who posted about Deborah Watling please repost in the article i just put on as a better tribute as the comments will just get missed here eventually
thanks
Tim M
July 21st, 2017 - 4:38pmSuch sad news. The lovely Deborah Watling (Victoria Waterfield) has passed away. Victoria and Jamie are my favourite companions of the Troughton era. I’m pleased she got to see ‘The Enemy of the World’ and ‘The Web of Fear’ returned a few years ago. Two fantastic stories, and combined with ‘Tomb of the Cybermen’ recovered in 1992 (another classic), we have all been so fortunate and lucky to appreciate Deborah’s performance in these great stories. The interplay between The Doctor, Jamie and Victoria is something special. Doctor Who fans will greatly miss you. My thoughts and prayers go to her friends and family. R.I.P Deborah Watling.
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 4:31pmFive was superior to six anyway 😉
Pats86
July 21st, 2017 - 4:30pmApparently 85% of Radio Times readers think the Doctor changing genders is great? Does the BBC think we were all born yesterday? Never have I heard such rubbish in all my life! What a bare faced lie!
They never stop fo they lol, at least Peter Davidson understands how at least half the fan base feels, and as for Colin Bakers rebuttal to Peter? What an numpty! He is completely missing the point.
Adam
July 21st, 2017 - 4:29pmAwful news..and only 69 years young..RIP..