July 16th, 2017
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Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 5:10pmi agree with you bbc run by gay pc brigade sort of knew they might pull something like this personaly i think its just bollocks a gimmick hope people turn off in their droves hit bbc in viewing figures see how long she lasts then
booboo
July 16th, 2017 - 5:09pmit is everywhere though, do you not look at twitter and facebook?
Mr. J
July 16th, 2017 - 5:09pmI previously typed a very long and anger fuelled comment that I was then not allowed post, I do not approve at all!! I think BBC and Chris have shot themselves in the foot! But, what Chris did; he did without choice. In the name of peace and sanity……. But not in the name of the Doctor! No…. just no…..
GrumpyDaddy
July 16th, 2017 - 5:09pmDon’t really know this actress, so will wait and see. We all knew it would happen and I can’t believe people who say they won’t watch now because the Doctor’s now a woman! Reminds me of the Craig’s-Not-Bond brigade…oh how wrong you were.
Look forward to the Christmas Special and series 11, just hope the new show runner brings something good to the table.
Don’t think my son will be too happy about it, but I’m sure he won’t give up on the Doctor!
booboo
July 16th, 2017 - 5:08pmthe controversy was bound to happen
I can understand both sides
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 5:08pmBooboo i think its better if you disable the comments on here because there getting out of hand
mark
July 16th, 2017 - 5:08pmI am not happy,i feel this is a bad move. i am sickened at the thought
Velvet Doctor
July 16th, 2017 - 5:07pmI’ve heard good things, I’ll start watching and treat it as research 😀
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 5:07pmWon’t be watching it again .. gender change been coming for a whilst .. and pointless ..
Doctor Stu
July 16th, 2017 - 5:04pmGood bye close minded people won’t be missed
Weeping Angel
July 16th, 2017 - 5:04pmBooboo: I know right, I remember when Peter Capaldi was revealed there was a lot of hate, but not as much as this reveal.
Doctor Stu: I don’t think people are judging her just based on this 60 second clip (It was 60 seconds not 30 seconds, but I don’t blame you, I was shocked when I found out that it was a minute long 🙂 ), people are judging her based on other shows she has been in, like Broadchurch that they didn’t like her in.
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 5:01pmWell my wife and daughter have just said I will have to watch Doctor Who on my own from now on!
I am not happy at all with the gender change but I will watch and see how it pans out, as a long time fan I feel sadness that we have to have this change forced upon us fans, because as you can see it has split us and caused upset that did not ever have to happen.
Some are saying those who stop watching will not be missed, well you couldn’t be more wrong because this could see it cancelled again and I remember only too well those dark days.
Jodie is rather nice on the eye so perhaps it’s not all doom and gloom. I just can’t see it working? But we will see.
Tom
July 16th, 2017 - 5:01pmTo be honest as a traditional whovian and fan of the tv series for all of my life. I think the choice to cast a female actor in this iconic role is a courageous challenge to what has been seen by most traditional fans like myself as previously being an iconic male lead acting role. It is a brave decision to try and move with modern times and cast Jodi in this lead role. The success of recasting the Master as Missy proved to be popular. Maybe it is time for the show to be given a reboot and be brought into the 21st century Dr Who needs a much needed popularity boost as over the last couple of years the audience ratings has been erratic for the programme. I wish the new doctorr who Jodi Whittaker all the best for her tenure as the new doctor ( Will she technically still be called the doctor ?) . Maybe it is a time for a change, a new beginning 🙂 Tom
Adam
July 16th, 2017 - 5:00pm16/72017…..the day the TIMELORD died…and PC BS prevailed..
Exterminator
July 16th, 2017 - 5:00pmOh look, I’ve got Dalek bumps. Lol
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 4:58pmJust like the 11th doctor said ”Times change and so must I ” Honestly cant wait to see how the chibnall will pull this off
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 4:57pmThank you
phillip l poole
July 16th, 2017 - 4:57pmThe Pc brigade strike again. I cannot believe they are going down this route. Financial suicide for BBC Worldwide. I’m one of the millions that won’t be watching.
Alison chivers
July 16th, 2017 - 4:57pmJust BBC pic rubbish, I knew it was coming, it’s great the BBC tick theirs boxes, I think they’ve missed a few. Terrible decision. Won’t be watching, I’ve watched from John pertwee, but not anymore. Bet Sherlock Holmes is next, or should that be sheryl Holmes
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 4:56pmIs the companion suddenly going to become male because the doctor is a female?
Alexander
July 16th, 2017 - 4:56pmFemale James Bond next, awful choice to change the gender of the Doctor. We let the Master slip because when knew something had to please the politically correct BBC with the overwhelming pressure placed upon them by feminists. We even let the lesbians through the past series go. But this is the death of the show as we know it. The creator of Doctor Who has turned in his grave today.
Celia Shires
July 16th, 2017 - 4:55pmnothing against Jodie but a female Dr. just doesn’t work for me – but still at 75 years old, and watching since 1963 I guess I’m stuck in my ways!
bob fox
July 16th, 2017 - 4:55pmno no no it is 1987 all over
fiona ting
July 16th, 2017 - 4:55pmI think she good actress and she try her best to make Doctor Who fan happy for
future and I sure Peter support her when she took over his place on Christmas day this year
booboo
July 16th, 2017 - 4:55pmsocial media is full of arguments right now, for and against
It brings out the worst in people sadly
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 4:55pmHa…yeah, coz you’ve done such a great job with the world….our mess to clear up. Cheers old wise bigoted one.
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 4:54pmDoctor Who 1963-2017
Doctor Stu
July 16th, 2017 - 4:53pmThe only thing pathetic is that people haven’t given the poor woman a chance she only had a 30 second teaser clip. If people were judging her harshly after her first episode then yes maybe I’d understand a bit more because you’ve had 40 minutes to gauge whether you think she fits the role or not, a 30 second clip of a hooded figure who shows their face for 10 seconds is not enough for people to be so critical about
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 4:53pmIt does matter because for the last 50+ years we have had a male doctor.
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July 16th, 2017 - 4:53pmThe death of Dr who 1963 _ 2017