July 16th, 2017
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Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 6:04pmNot a bigot just right.
Jackson
July 16th, 2017 - 6:04pmI agree completely! Doctor Who is only with us today because of change, and we should be grateful that it is being led by people courageous and open-minded enough to push the programme into the 21st century.
It’s about time!
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 6:02pmSo what if they’ve only looked at female actors. With every previous doctor they’ve only looked at male actors. The shows growing stale and needs a bog change to revitalise it. This could be that change
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 6:01pmMerchandise is the big question? The BBC rumours of a new ‘David Tennant Type’ to invigorate sales seem’s to have been unfounded after all. I considered Billie Piper as Rose in 2005 a terrible choice, but she turned out to be a fine actress & a good companion. This is like Star Trek all over again. I think certain ‘fans’ are more likely to destroy the show with their own vitriol, whilst proving they have no understanding of the show’s actual ‘ethos’
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 6:01pmExactly Sam.
Doctor Stu
July 16th, 2017 - 6:00pmI’d have loved Joanna Lumely XD, come here sweetie, darling, sweetie… facing off against the Daleks ‘don’t talk to me like that you piece of dribble (blank)”
The Moffat Paradox
July 16th, 2017 - 6:00pmThey did that LONG AGO.Nnw witness the result.
NoMore
July 16th, 2017 - 5:59pmCould be the last change though.
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 5:59pmLove this choice. Shes a fantastic actor.
For all those complaining about her because the doctor has always been a man think about this. Once upon a time the doctor had always been William Hartnell then one day this changed. Now this has changed to. Doctor Who is a show about change. If it didn’t change it would’ve ended decades ago.
In terms of story this makes complete sense. If your changing every cell in your body, rewriting every single one why wouldn’t that include your chromosomes. It doesn’t make sense that the doctors always been male.
Every single regeneration since 4 there has been rumours about a female doctor. Its good to finally get it over with and day yes the doctor can be a woman so we can stop a debate that’s been going on for decades.
Exterminator
July 16th, 2017 - 5:58pmUnpack the sonic lipstick.
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 5:57pmYes but Dave it didn’t have to be such a big change! It’s a shame really because it never had to happen.
Doctor Stu
July 16th, 2017 - 5:57pmIt’s not a gimmick, he’s the new writer, it’s now his character and he wanted the character to be a woman so it’s his vision not a gimmick
Exterminator
July 16th, 2017 - 5:55pmI wish Jodie Whittaker luck, I hope she’s not superstitious being unlucky number 13! I’m sure she’ll be great.
Remember, having a female Doctor Who on tv is better than having NO Doctor Who on tv!
I absolutely loved what Michelle Gomez did with the Master character so I’m sure everything will be ok. Let’s give her a chance and show her some love and support.
bob fox
July 16th, 2017 - 5:55pmi will be watching but
i did watch time and the rani
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 5:54pmThis was always going to happen, it was inevitable.
Neal T
July 16th, 2017 - 5:53pmOn a plus note we still have Big Finish 🙂
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
July 16th, 2017 - 5:52pmChibnall said the 13th Doctor was always going to be a woman.
He said: “I always knew I wanted the 13th Doctor to be a woman and we’re thrilled to have secured our number one choice.
from bbc website
i thought he said it wasn’t going to be a gimmick
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 5:51pmYou do right to voice your concerns The Monk, I feel similar to you but I will give it a go at least, I implore you to do the same and if you don’t like it then stop watching.
You are the kind of person true fans want to see watching the show, it’s your favourite TV show just as much as anyone else’s, give it a shot mate at least.
I fully understand those who are against thus move, I myself am not happy with it but as a 46 year old fan I am not prepared to give up on it yet. Look on the bright side…no more Moffat and surely it means better writing….doesn’t it?
siberman
July 16th, 2017 - 5:51pmOh, I forgot to mention that I will be giving her a chance before making my mind up before you think I’m a misogynistic dinosaur. Just thought that the BBC seems to have pandered to the PC brigade.
bob fox
July 16th, 2017 - 5:50pmunlucky 13
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
July 16th, 2017 - 5:49pmno no no
booboo
July 16th, 2017 - 5:49pmthe fact they cast a female surprised me but its doesn’t bother me, I for one would have loved Joanna Lumley in the role 30 years ago!
I can however understand both sides and it seems split 50/50
Its a very brave move however, it could make or break the show, i do have concerns on the merchandise side of things though.
Stop that TARDIS!
July 16th, 2017 - 5:48pmCan I just say, if you’re happy for this choice, good! I’m happy for you! But please if somebody isn’t happy about it don’t assume they’re an awful person and hates them for female! I would’ve prefered Kris and personally am sad it’s not him. Let’s all let each other have opinions and not be rude 🙂
siberman
July 16th, 2017 - 5:47pmI personally think that the BBC has finally worked out how to alienate a majority of their Dr Who fan base with a view to at last axing the show. The only way they could have done worse would be to have cast Scarlett Muppet – sorry I mean Moffatt as the Dr.
Stop that TARDIS!
July 16th, 2017 - 5:47pmWow, thanks for letting me have my opinion. Either accept it or you’re an awful person without rational reasons, smh.
prototype dalek
July 16th, 2017 - 5:46pmNope, both male. No point lying really in a argument like this, its an endless thing
paul
July 16th, 2017 - 5:46pmridiculous won’t be watching ,this is a male role shall we change barbie to a bunch of fellas just because we can.
my son 11 is upset and funny enough my daughter who is 17 thinks this is stupid as well. PC gone mad definitely list viewers here!!
The BBC is shambolic
Stop that TARDIS!
July 16th, 2017 - 5:45pmAgain agree! I feel like if they wanted a lead time lord who’s a female, bring back romana
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 5:44pmI totally agree!
DannyTheNerd
July 16th, 2017 - 5:43pmWhat do you think on this decision booboo?