July 16th, 2017
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Doctor no more
July 16th, 2017 - 6:38pmI think the doctor should remain a man as he’s the doctor. I didn’t like the master becoming missy and thank goodness John simm is back? Pc brigade again
Was looking forward to seeing a well known face but I think the ratings will drop even more now.
When The Doctor Was Me
July 16th, 2017 - 6:36pmI think ratings will soar. Everyone will flock to see the debut of the first female doctor. Then the ratings will either plumit or stay level. Its male or break now.
Dalek4ever
July 16th, 2017 - 6:35pmYes
Prof Horner
July 16th, 2017 - 6:35pmAnd she is a Yorkshire girl too, even better!
Jackson
July 16th, 2017 - 6:35pmGive Jodie the chance she deserves.
Prof Horner
July 16th, 2017 - 6:33pmOh dear ! All the Daily mail reading , brexit voting little Englanders , are having a field day .
Give the lady a chance. . I am sure she is going to be great!
Tim M
July 16th, 2017 - 6:30pmIt’s even more a pity that Michelle Gomez didn’t stay on as the Master/Missy, now that we have a female Doctor.
T.A
July 16th, 2017 - 6:29pmTrue say
Tim M
July 16th, 2017 - 6:27pmLook on the bright side folks. At least it’s Jodie Whittaker, and not Jodie Marsh. 🙂
T.M
July 16th, 2017 - 6:27pmI must confess I’m not so fond of gender swapping characters because I feel it is unnecessary, unless it’s to make the number of male and female actors more equal. At first I was unpleased with the decision to make the Master a female but I got use to Missy because of the name and personality change that made her feel more like a separate character to the Master. Considering in the original plan the Doctor should only regenerate 12 times( so 13 actors) and we have had 13 male actors for the Doctor so maybe a female Doctor won’t be so bad. Although personally I think I would have preferred they made a spin off series about Romana.
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 6:26pm50+ years is a long time. This type of change should have happened years ago.
47
July 16th, 2017 - 6:22pmTim M : Very well said, too !!
booboo
July 16th, 2017 - 6:19pmof course Chris Chibnall could pull a rabbit out the hat and produce some thrilling sci-fi
This is the first time i think where the casting of the companion (assuming a new one) could be just as important as the casting of the Doctor
prototype dalek
July 16th, 2017 - 6:18pmI certainly do believe that the ratings will drop in the next series, just not sure by how many
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 6:17pmDoctor…..Do?
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 6:17pmThey could always pretend the Do was dreaming(like Bobby Ewing in Dallas) wake up and regenerate into Idris Elba?
Nigel M
July 16th, 2017 - 6:15pmTranslate that into viewing figures and the show will lose over a fifth of it’s audience which I make to be over a million people.
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 6:13pmSilly coment that Doctor Stu, if you think fans that won’t watch any more will be instantly replaced by others you are way off the mark!
Anonymous
July 16th, 2017 - 6:12pmCan’t believe it’s a women I’ve followed this all my adult life and really enjoy it I think the role should be man always a man I’m a female and no way should this role be a female I won’t be watching it at all now completely ruined the fantasy for me
prototype dalek
July 16th, 2017 - 6:10pmI think the best way to judge it is by episode one, social media can be unreliable
The Moffat Paradox
July 16th, 2017 - 6:10pmAnd if it REALLY BAD fans could as Star Trek fans have crowdfund their own not for profit online productions.
Mick181
July 16th, 2017 - 6:09pmThe Doctor is a Alien how do we know he/she is an Man?
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 6:08pmPeter Capaldi?
Doctor Stu
July 16th, 2017 - 6:08pmThe DW YouTube page has over 11,000 people who have liked the introduction clip and 3,000 who dislike it so it’s safe to say the majority of people are on board with the decision
Pats86
July 16th, 2017 - 6:07pmPeople are entitled to their opinions Whorules, just because it’s not the same as yours they should not be shut down.
R1ch1e
July 16th, 2017 - 6:07pmI think that this is an inspired piece of casting. I have been a Doctor Who can now for 29 years and I don’t think I have ever been more thrilled!
We are all allowed our opinions because we are all very passionate about the well being of our show but I would just say to anybody who is unsure to just give her a chance!
I want to commend Chris Chibnall on making such a bold decision and wish both him and Jodie ALL the very best from the bottom of my heart!
Be v foster
July 16th, 2017 - 6:06pmI will not be watching Dr who now until 14th doctor appears and I am female Dr who is just not a part that lends itself to a female lead
Lorraine
July 16th, 2017 - 6:06pmYes great choice about time the Doctor was a woman welcome home Jodie!
Mike25
July 16th, 2017 - 6:05pmWell, goodbye and good luck.
NoMore
July 16th, 2017 - 6:05pmGimmick.