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The new Dr Who is Black and it's made my Sunday evening

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ncuti Gatwa from the TV show Sex Education has been named as the new Dr Who and honestly as a black man I couldn't be happier.

This is obviously a huge cultural shift in this country, (for the better) as I believe diversity propels the world together as one. Such an iconic role. Next up Rege Jean Page as James Bond

Fab family, what are your thoughts on this?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This also made my day. Like representation actually makes me so happy I could cry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Excellent news, I usually watch one to see how they fair in the role, I'll be keeping an eye out for this.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

I think he's going to be great! I'm not a Dr Who fan, but he's brilliant in SE, and know he'll bring that same beautiful energy to being the Dr!

And, yes, it's beautiful to see more representation in iconic roles - one day, we can hope, it won't even be noticed...

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Honestly, I love him in Sex Ed and think his humour will work really well on Doctor Who

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exciting! So a regeneration episode is incoming? I really must catch up. I love Jodie's incarnation. I just drifted away cause I found the writing a bit dire.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"This also made my day. Like representation actually makes me so happy I could cry "

Exactly bruv, growing up I never saw such iconic roles go to people of colour, very rarely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a Dr Who fan but can appreciate the significance of this appointment.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"This also made my day. Like representation actually makes me so happy I could cry

Exactly bruv, growing up I never saw such iconic roles go to people of colour, very rarely. "

So true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best

News

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

It's brilliant. I love him in Sex Education. He's got the most amazing smile. I just hope the writing improves and I'll start watching again

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By *ornyandy83Man
over a year ago

telford

I'm really hope they give him some good stories too as love Dr who, I couldn't manage Matt Smith after first episode so waited until his run ended to watch them, not a fan of him as a Dr but he had some Great stories.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t watch Dr Who but Eric Effiong is a brilliant character. If Ncuti Gatwa can bring any of that energy to the role I might actually consider watching it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

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No, not at all. It will annoy all the right people.

(Though I disagree on Idris: too gritty for me, but Rege-Jean Page is a great shout by the OP. Or what about Riz Ahmed?!?)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person? "

Always thought colin salmon would be good in the role too, he's played other parts in bond films though.

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

He’ll make a great doctor I love him in sex education.I’ve not watched doctor who for a long time so might start watching it ready to watch the new series.Totally agree with Idris Elba he would make a very hot bond ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a Dr Who fan, but think it’s fantastic that we’ve had a female Doctor and now a Black Doctor.

Not only will it bring a whole new wave of interest in the show, but give more media for black kids to look at and see themselves being represented…. And representation truly matters at formative ages.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up


"He’ll make a great doctor I love him in sex education.I’ve not watched doctor who for a long time so might start watching it ready to watch the new series.Totally agree with Idris Elba he would make a very hot bond .."
see I love Idris elba, now he could take on the designation 007 but for me could not be James bond. Just because the character is written as a white male.

I haven't been able to get into Jodies Dr who. It just failed to capture me. Will give the new doctor a try and agree his character is great in sex education

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Splendid news, we shall be watching the next series to see how he gets on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

..Riz Ahmed ..mmm.. I think looks a little too youthful, fresh ..(as he is now.)

.maybe if he was a bit older?..

Interesting choice & a great actor.

-get even better in every role.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m sure it will trigger many in society… let them melt!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"..Riz Ahmed ..mmm.. I think looks a little too youthful, fresh ..(as he is now.)

.maybe if he was a bit older?..

Interesting choice & a great actor.

-get even better in every role."

Riz Ahmed is totally unappreciated… he won an Oscar this year - but you wouldn’t know as Kenneth Branagh took the plaudits…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

No, not at all. It will annoy all the right people.

(Though I disagree on Idris: too gritty for me, but Rege-Jean Page is a great shout by the OP. Or what about Riz Ahmed?!?)"

Agree Idris would be too gritty for the role, I’d love to see Lucien Laviscount personally!

Not a Dr Who fan, but this thread has also made my day!

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"He’ll make a great doctor I love him in sex education.I’ve not watched doctor who for a long time so might start watching it ready to watch the new series.Totally agree with Idris Elba he would make a very hot bond .. see I love Idris elba, now he could take on the designation 007 but for me could not be James bond. Just because the character is written as a white male.

I haven't been able to get into Jodies Dr who. It just failed to capture me. Will give the new doctor a try and agree his character is great in sex education

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Jodie had the potential to be an amazing Dr but she was let down by woeful writing. That was a real shame. Dr Who really works best when there are long running story arcs - a new Dr needs to ensure that the writing is back to its best.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

For me as a director who fan it doesn't matter if the the doctor is male, female, black, white, straight, non-straight.

Why because when I go to my doctor. I just want to be fixed. I don’t care who fixes me.

The actor is very good in Sex Ed, and I saw the interview with him and RTD. I can see the doctor being more flamboyant but I think also a bit dark as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is great news. He's great in sex education.

Now hopefully they give him good scripts and he can turn it around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm totally unaware of his work but everyone I know who has seen him in other things says he's brilliant - plus I trust Russell T. Davies. I'm so excited for the next season.

It doesn't matter what the bigots say - Dr Who goes forwards, it doesn't go back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm all over this! How exciting!!

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

No, not at all. It will annoy all the right people.

(Though I disagree on Idris: too gritty for me, but Rege-Jean Page is a great shout by the OP. Or what about Riz Ahmed?!?)

Agree Idris would be too gritty for the role, I’d love to see Lucien Laviscount personally!

Not a Dr Who fan, but this thread has also made my day! "

Ooh, I don't know him so can't comment on his acting - but just googled and a very fine specimen of a man! I'll add him to my list of same-sex crushes for Steve's thread!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Now that Russell T Davies is back and a new doctor the show will be interesting.

I think Jodies doctor didn't take off epically her being the first femal doctor with poor scripts.

Hopefully having a doctor of colour and this being such a thing. It goes back to being a great show again.

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By *erces LetiferMan
over a year ago

Somewhere off the edge of the map... 'ere there be monsters


"I think he's going to be great! I'm not a Dr Who fan, but he's brilliant in SE, and know he'll bring that same beautiful energy to being the Dr!"


"Honestly, I love him in Sex Ed and think his humour will work really well on Doctor Who

LvM"

I was thinking the same thing. I'm not into Dr Who at all, but he was really great in Sex Education (really the whole cast is brill), and I hope he nails the new role and gets the deserved success from it.

"Detty, detty pig!"

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By *eyondhornyMan
over a year ago

Edwardsville

I think he was great in Sex Education and is a great choice for Dr Who.

I also think Jodie W was a great choice as the first female Dr but was let down by dismal writing and too many Tardis companions.

I think the writing and production needs to get back to the sort of Sci fi we saw in the Tennant and Capaldi iterations, or Dr Who is going to fizzle out again like it did with Sylvester McCoy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"..Riz Ahmed ..mmm.. I think looks a little too youthful, fresh ..(as he is now.)

.maybe if he was a bit older?..

Interesting choice & a great actor.

-get even better in every role.

Riz Ahmed is totally unappreciated… he won an Oscar this year - but you wouldn’t know as Kenneth Branagh took the plaudits…"

He's bloody gorgeous too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

massive dialyfail/express piss boil in five four three two one ..............

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Wow. Great!

New Doctor, new inside Tardis, clothing of the Doctor. Looking forward to see how they change everything.

Now, can Auntie Beeb improve the scripts - cos I personally think the script writing has been a bit pants of late... I liked it when they had different writers.

Didn't know much about him as an actor but it seems he's got a BAFTA & experience in film & T.V. Can't wait to see what he brings....

Glad they have picked the next Doctor though!!!!

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Not a Dr who fan but saw the "headline" and have never heard or seen him... He seems a bit young for the part of Dr who, but... If he does a good job what's not to like.? If him being black moves race relations along, all the better.

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By *ickedWhimsWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Honestly, I love him in Sex Ed and think his humour will work really well on Doctor Who

LvM"

I agree. I wonder if he'll do his normal Scottish accent, Nigerian or something else entirely. The doctor is such a good role for someone so versatile already.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Made me smile huge this morning… he is amazing in SE and will add much needed flair to Dr Who

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln


"Honestly, I love him in Sex Ed and think his humour will work really well on Doctor Who

LvM

I agree. I wonder if he'll do his normal Scottish accent, Nigerian or something else entirely. The doctor is such a good role for someone so versatile already. "

I'm sorry, he's Scottish?

LvM

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Think I stopped watching it back in the Peter Davidson days.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I think he'll make a great Dr.

He's definitely got that quirky eccentric thing going on as long as he gets a good companion to act with and decent storylines and writing.

The thing about The Dr , gender,race or sexuality shouldn't matter coz the Dr is the Dr regardless.

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I don't watch it any more and probably won't now. As long as he can play the role good luck to him. Diversity is what it's all about

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

He is very good in Sex Education. He must be thrilled.

I hope this doesn't prevent more Sex Education being made.

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

Isn't he too young to be a Time lord though ..I thought they'd go with an old geezer to bring back the gravitas/ worldly wiseness...

I'd have gone with Steven Fry...or what about Morgan Freeman... he'd be excellent as a Dr..

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Isn't he too young to be a Time lord though ..I thought they'd go with an old geezer to bring back the gravitas/ worldly wiseness...

I'd have gone with Steven Fry...or what about Morgan Freeman... he'd be excellent as a Dr.."

Noooooooo. He's not hugely younger than David Tennant was. Tennant was 34 in 2005, and Ncuti Gatwa is 29 and will be 30 by October this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He is very good in Sex Education. He must be thrilled.

I hope this doesn't prevent more Sex Education being made. "

Production on Dr Who has a summer break - I've seen it suggested that this is so he can go and film more SE.

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By *lohimMan
over a year ago

birmingham

I don't know his work but excited to see what is coming.

You can hear the gammons hating conipations all over the country

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think he'll make a great Dr.

He's definitely got that quirky eccentric thing going on as long as he gets a good companion to act with and decent storylines and writing.

The thing about The Dr , gender,race or sexuality shouldn't matter coz the Dr is the Dr regardless."

I never understand the idea that an alien who changes their entire physical appearance and voice/accent can't also change their ethnicity or gender.

Also, Peter Davison is biracial and strangely no-one has a problem with that.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I think it's cool but I'm even happier to see how much it means to some of you. Its making my heart swell.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"..Riz Ahmed ..mmm.. I think looks a little too youthful, fresh ..(as he is now.)

.maybe if he was a bit older?..

Interesting choice & a great actor.

-get even better in every role."

He's nearly 40!

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham


"I think he'll make a great Dr.

He's definitely got that quirky eccentric thing going on as long as he gets a good companion to act with and decent storylines and writing.

The thing about The Dr , gender,race or sexuality shouldn't matter coz the Dr is the Dr regardless.

I never understand the idea that an alien who changes their entire physical appearance and voice/accent can't also change their ethnicity or gender.

Also, Peter Davison is biracial and strangely no-one has a problem with that. "

Damn. Aged 16 in 1983 I should have been more aware. Being formerly in All Creatures Great and Small I thought…we’ll banish those thoughts. He made a great time lord.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Dr who , it's an alien and it regenerates so it makes sense. I didn't make it past episode 1 of sex education, he was the gay character right? I'm excited that Russell t Davies is back and will look forward to this as the current dr who is absolutely shite.

But I'm not a fan of source material being changed to be honest, James bond isn't a person of colour in the book so I don't think they should be in the film.

I'd much rather Hollywood would come up with bad ass new characters instead of shoe horning black, Asian and other gender actors into roles so they can look diverse.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"..Riz Ahmed ..mmm.. I think looks a little too youthful, fresh ..(as he is now.)

.maybe if he was a bit older?..

Interesting choice & a great actor.

-get even better in every role.

He's nearly 40! "

If you want older and more statesman like... Sir Trevor Mcdonald as time lord... "and finally.. Daleks have been spotted on the M1"

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

I’ve seen so many people getting really angry over this appointment, but it makes me laugh remembering that the Doctor can literally regenerate as whoever, they never wrote it in the characters backstory about who they regenerate specifically as.

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

We’re all black until light reflects upon us.

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton

I'm sure Ncuti will do well as the new Doctor. Let's just hope the writing is better with RTD back at the helm.

I do feel bad for Jodie during her time on Doctor Who. I thought she was ok as the Doctor but the terrible writing has not done her or the show any favours.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
over a year ago

London


"It's brilliant. I love him in Sex Education. He's got the most amazing smile. I just hope the writing improves and I'll start watching again "

Guaranteed the writing will improve with Russell T

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By *ittlemiss1985Woman
over a year ago

Lansing

I just hope he gets better story lines. The last couple seasons haven't had any really memorable episodes, at least that's what I think.

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By *unandgamegeekMan
over a year ago

Bolton


"I’ve seen so many people getting really angry over this appointment, but it makes me laugh remembering that the Doctor can literally regenerate as whoever, they never wrote it in the characters backstory about who they regenerate specifically as. "

I agree. It's ridiculous how they complain about the Doctor being a woman and now the Doctor will be black and yet they don't complain when the Master was a woman and a timelord general regenerated into a black woman.

Pretty hypocritical, isn't it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Perfect progression for Dr Who.

As for James Bond, no, just cut the ribbon and let Bond fly away, it's passed it.

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island


"I’ve seen so many people getting really angry over this appointment, but it makes me laugh remembering that the Doctor can literally regenerate as whoever, they never wrote it in the characters backstory about who they regenerate specifically as.

I agree. It's ridiculous how they complain about the Doctor being a woman and now the Doctor will be black and yet they don't complain when the Master was a woman and a timelord general regenerated into a black woman.

Pretty hypocritical, isn't it?"

Absolutely, but the fan base has been on kilt for years. This shouldn’t come as a shock.

The only request I ask is that he has decent lines and a chance to prove himself. Which I’m sure he will.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Perfect progression for Dr Who.

As for James Bond, no, just cut the ribbon and let Bond fly away, it's passed it. "

Didnt bond get blown up?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Perfect progression for Dr Who.

As for James Bond, no, just cut the ribbon and let Bond fly away, it's passed it.

Didnt bond get blown up? "

No idea but that's saved me and others a couple of hours.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Perfect progression for Dr Who.

As for James Bond, no, just cut the ribbon and let Bond fly away, it's passed it.

Didnt bond get blown up?

No idea but that's saved me and others a couple of hours. "

Oops spoiler alert is a bit late now! Sorry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Black batman is next. You heard it here first

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Black batman is next. You heard it here first"

I think realistically it’s the live action Miles Morales Spider-Man we’ve gotta look forward to. And I can see that in the next 5 years or so in the MCU

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know the actor, but I was chuffed to see him announced as the new Dr Who. About time!

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By *aliceWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

It's a start. What would be even better is more programming slots being given given over to black writers/stories.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Isn’t Page French although?

Jean Band

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person? "

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Isn't he too young to be a Time lord though ..I thought they'd go with an old geezer to bring back the gravitas/ worldly wiseness...

I'd have gone with Steven Fry...or what about Morgan Freeman... he'd be excellent as a Dr..

Noooooooo. He's not hugely younger than David Tennant was. Tennant was 34 in 2005, and Ncuti Gatwa is 29 and will be 30 by October this year. "

Matt Smith was 26 and Peter Davidson was 29.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been watching Doctor Who as long as I remember and I’m all for this next regeneration… my one criticism is it’s not Idris Elba, he would’ve done an amazing job as The Doctor in my opinion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve been watching Doctor Who as long as I remember and I’m all for this next regeneration… my one criticism is it’s not Idris Elba, he would’ve done an amazing job as The Doctor in my opinion "

He’d never commit imo. No way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous. "

The tears taste delicious. Exquisite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous.

The tears taste delicious. Exquisite. "

Iv had a lot of fun on twitter today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brilliant actor and so pleased he's taking over, but it'd be Idris for me as the new Bond

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He’s brilliant in Sex Education and fully deserves to get such a big and iconic role. There will be the usual bigots (that’s a polite name for them) who will say he only got the role because of the colour of his skin which is sad.

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

Not watched Dr Who in years.

Should go to the best actor no matter the skin colour or gender.

Need to bring back Knine though. ..why is the word k 9 banned on here?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not watched Dr Who in years.

Should go to the best actor no matter the skin colour or gender.

Need to bring back Knine though. ..why is the word k 9 banned on here?"

You don’t wanna know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not watched Dr Who in years.

Should go to the best actor no matter the skin colour or gender.

Need to bring back Knine though. ..why is the word k 9 banned on here?"

He appears in several episodes when David Tennant was the Doctor.

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
over a year ago

Willenhall


"Brilliant actor and so pleased he's taking over, but it'd be Idris for me as the new Bond"

Idris is/was the natural successor to Craig's Bond. I'm not sure it's ever going to happen, though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous.

The tears taste delicious. Exquisite.

Iv had a lot of fun on twitter today. "

I bet you have! Oooft, I love it for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Honestly? Black, white or sky blue pink. If the person is good enough, then they’re the right person for the job. Whether be acting or otherwise.

So I’m pleased for him. Good luck to him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous.

The tears taste delicious. Exquisite.

Iv had a lot of fun on twitter today.

I bet you have! Oooft, I love it for you "

I've been called a snowflake and woke today although I still haven't been called a woke snowflake millennial but I working on it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Honestly? Black, white or sky blue pink. If the person is good enough, then they’re the right person for the job. Whether be acting or otherwise.

So I’m pleased for him. Good luck to him."

The problem is a lot of people seem to think the best person for the job is a white male.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous.

The tears taste delicious. Exquisite.

Iv had a lot of fun on twitter today.

I bet you have! Oooft, I love it for you

I've been called a snowflake and woke today although I still haven't been called a woke snowflake millennial but I working on it. "

Lorna, I'll come along and Tweet at you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous.

The tears taste delicious. Exquisite.

Iv had a lot of fun on twitter today.

I bet you have! Oooft, I love it for you

I've been called a snowflake and woke today although I still haven't been called a woke snowflake millennial but I working on it. "
damn you’re doing really well to get both of those! Yess Lorna, go you!

If you get the woke snowflake millennial trifecta I think you’ll unlock the lifetime of happiness reward in life.

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By *hy4BBCWoman
over a year ago

near

Wonder if he had a BBC

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's going to get right up some people's noses. Part of why I want Idris to be Bond. He'd be fucking awesome in the role, but I'd also enjoy watching some quarters of the Internet become apoplectic with rage too.

Does this make me a bad person?

Oh it definitely has, a quick look on twitter will tell you that. Some of the comments are ridiculous.

The tears taste delicious. Exquisite.

Iv had a lot of fun on twitter today.

I bet you have! Oooft, I love it for you

I've been called a snowflake and woke today although I still haven't been called a woke snowflake millennial but I working on it.

Lorna, I'll come along and Tweet at you "

Then my life goals would be complete.

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By *hy4BBCWoman
over a year ago

near


"Wonder if he had a BBC "

*has

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wonder if he had a BBC

*has"

But Y tho? Like… y?

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By *hy4BBCWoman
over a year ago

near

Just thinking about it ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wonder if he had a BBC

*has

But Y tho? Like… y?"

You and your youth speak

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wonder if he had a BBC

*has

But Y tho? Like… y?

You and your youth speak "
I am terrible I know

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think he's going to be great! I'm not a Dr Who fan, but he's brilliant in SE, and know he'll bring that same beautiful energy to being the Dr!

And, yes, it's beautiful to see more representation in iconic roles - one day, we can hope, it won't even be noticed..."

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore

It's a good choice, and reflects the ethnic diversity in our country. Wouldn't it be even better if we got to a point where we don't need to mention ethnicity at all in these things, just saying Mr XYZ is a good actor and deserves the job. Period.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a good choice, and reflects the ethnic diversity in our country. Wouldn't it be even better if we got to a point where we don't need to mention ethnicity at all in these things, just saying Mr XYZ is a good actor and deserves the job. Period."

Must feel shit to be a tick box.

However news articles are saying he's a great actor so likely he got the part because of that.

Also he's very young. Don't know if he's the youngest doctor too.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Totally agree with Idris Elba he would make a very hot bond .. see I love Idris elba, now he could take on the designation 007 but for me could not be James bond. Just because the character is written as a white male.

"

..................................

Shakespeare's Othello was written as a black character, but it look over 200 years before a black actor played him!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"It's a good choice, and reflects the ethnic diversity in our country. Wouldn't it be even better if we got to a point where we don't need to mention ethnicity at all in these things, just saying Mr XYZ is a good actor and deserves the job. Period.

Must feel shit to be a tick box.

However news articles are saying he's a great actor so likely he got the part because of that.

Also he's very young. Don't know if he's the youngest doctor too. "

Matt Smith was younger than him when he took the role. So no, he's not the youngest.

I'm waiting for a disabled Doctor at the next reincarnation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doctor Who has been shite since David Tennant left the role!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I saw Doctor Strange last night and there's an interesting take on some of the heroes we know and love.

As for Doctor Who it was coming for a while that the new Doctor would be a person of colour.

The James Bond role is still for the taking it would be nice to see a person of colour and female take the role and present it in an Atomic Blonde sort of way.

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By *osie xWoman
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Not watched the dr since Tom Baker but I’ll have a look see. Good news

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Excellent news and on so many levels too.

Well done to Mr. Gatwa.

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village


"Doctor Who has been shite since David Tennant left the role! "

You spelled Sylvester McCoy wrong

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

The main thing with the Dr is he has to be odd I think. Not super smooth . He’s been around a long time and is extremely intelligent. So eccentric works. But I’m not writing the scripts. Just my opinion.

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By *lymanMan
over a year ago

PLYMOUTH

Never watched it

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Any clues who his assistants are going to be.?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not watched the dr since Tom Baker but I’ll have a look see. Good news"

Nor myself, I do think Tom Baker was a good Dr Who

but in todays World everything is turned around to score points and tick boxes

its a crazy world.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a good choice, and reflects the ethnic diversity in our country. Wouldn't it be even better if we got to a point where we don't need to mention ethnicity at all in these things, just saying Mr XYZ is a good actor and deserves the job. Period.

Must feel shit to be a tick box.

However news articles are saying he's a great actor so likely he got the part because of that.

Also he's very young. Don't know if he's the youngest doctor too.

Matt Smith was younger than him when he took the role. So no, he's not the youngest.

I'm waiting for a disabled Doctor at the next reincarnation "

Do Davros or the Daleks count as disabled? They can't go up stairs.

Agree though! X

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Gutted for Richard Ayoade

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think they should change the show name to just WHO????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck to the fella but becoming Dr Who at this point is rather like becoming Man Utd manager.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I saw Doctor Strange last night and there's an interesting take on some of the heroes we know and love.

As for Doctor Who it was coming for a while that the new Doctor would be a person of colour.

The James Bond role is still for the taking it would be nice to see a person of colour and female take the role and present it in an Atomic Blonde sort of way."

I hear that the next bond will be a white male, Joss Agnew, the star of Poldark to be announced on James Bonds 60th birthday in October.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Not watched the dr since Tom Baker but I’ll have a look see. Good news

Nor myself, I do think Tom Baker was a good Dr Who

but in todays World everything is turned around to score points and tick boxes

its a crazy world."

..................................

Maybe the new Dr is just a great actor, who auditioned and won the role?

Should black actors only play roles that conform to racial stereotypes eg criminals, Uncle Tom's, superficial parts?

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By *ternal PunishmentCouple
over a year ago

The Abyss

So happy to hear this... I absolutely loved him in sex education and really can see him being Dr Who..

Having a mixed heritage son my self I love seeing more and more black role models for the younger generation to look up to and aspire too..

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Gutted for Richard Ayoade"

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Good call, but he seems more interested in writing/directing just now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shieeeeeet

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By *ornyQueerWoman
over a year ago

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I've heard he's a good actor and maybe gay. Don't see why anyone would have an issue with it unless they are racist.

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

I don’t watch Dr Who since it scared the poop out of me as a kid but this is genuinely great news! I hope he has an enjoyable contract fighting upside down bins on wheels

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a good choice, and reflects the ethnic diversity in our country. Wouldn't it be even better if we got to a point where we don't need to mention ethnicity at all in these things, just saying Mr XYZ is a good actor and deserves the job. Period.

Must feel shit to be a tick box.

However news articles are saying he's a great actor so likely he got the part because of that.

Also he's very young. Don't know if he's the youngest doctor too.

Matt Smith was younger than him when he took the role. So no, he's not the youngest.

I'm waiting for a disabled Doctor at the next reincarnation

Do Davros or the Daleks count as disabled? They can't go up stairs.

Agree though! X"

The darlicks learned to levitate so they could go upstairs.

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By *eyondhornyMan
over a year ago

Edwardsville


"Gutted for Richard Ayoade

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Good call, but he seems more interested in writing/directing just now "

Was hoping for Richard Ayoade as well. Could have been Intergalactic Travel Man with a new famous companion each week.

"Why have you brought us to this planet Doctor?"

"I'm Literally about to tell you"

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

If Rege gets the Bond role I'll start watching the films again.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"It's a good choice, and reflects the ethnic diversity in our country. Wouldn't it be even better if we got to a point where we don't need to mention ethnicity at all in these things, just saying Mr XYZ is a good actor and deserves the job. Period.

Must feel shit to be a tick box.

However news articles are saying he's a great actor so likely he got the part because of that.

Also he's very young. Don't know if he's the youngest doctor too.

Matt Smith was younger than him when he took the role. So no, he's not the youngest.

I'm waiting for a disabled Doctor at the next reincarnation

Do Davros or the Daleks count as disabled? They can't go up stairs.

Agree though! X

The darlicks learned to levitate so they could go upstairs. "

The bastards.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Gutted for Richard Ayoade

..................................

Good call, but he seems more interested in writing/directing just now

Was hoping for Richard Ayoade as well. Could have been Intergalactic Travel Man with a new famous companion each week.

"Why have you brought us to this planet Doctor?"

"I'm Literally about to tell you"

"

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"I think they should change the show name to just WHO???? "

Why? Why drop the "Doctor" bit? Doctors can be absolutely anyone.

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore


"I think they should change the show name to just WHO????

Why? Why drop the "Doctor" bit? Doctors can be absolutely anyone. "

If he was a real Doctor he'd only be doing is time lord stuff by telephone appointments.

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By *reat me rightWoman
over a year ago

Rotherham

I'm a massive Whovian but have never heard of him. I'll reserve judgement, the only casting as the Dr they screwed up beyond measure was Capaldi - even attempting to explain away Caecilius in one of his episodes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a good choice, and reflects the ethnic diversity in our country. Wouldn't it be even better if we got to a point where we don't need to mention ethnicity at all in these things, just saying Mr XYZ is a good actor and deserves the job. Period.

Must feel shit to be a tick box.

However news articles are saying he's a great actor so likely he got the part because of that.

Also he's very young. Don't know if he's the youngest doctor too.

Matt Smith was younger than him when he took the role. So no, he's not the youngest.

I'm waiting for a disabled Doctor at the next reincarnation

Do Davros or the Daleks count as disabled? They can't go up stairs.

Agree though! X

The darlicks learned to levitate so they could go upstairs. "

Oh crikey! I'll never sleep again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think they should change the show name to just WHO????

Why? Why drop the "Doctor" bit? Doctors can be absolutely anyone.

If he was a real Doctor he'd only be doing is time lord stuff by telephone appointments."

Bin the Tardis, bring on a red phone box.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dr Who (the tv series I was brought up with (original one) it started going downhill hill when Matt Smith took on the roll, it was still watchable but the stories were all over the place, since then it’s gone to the dogs. I quit watching when Jodie took it on, it not her fault by any means it’s the writers, plus The Doctor never had more than two side kicks at any one time but somehow Jodie needed 3 + 1 being a cop! It’s had its run, they need to stop this farce no matter what colour/race of the new dr. It needs put away now.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Dr Who (the tv series I was brought up with (original one) it started going downhill hill when Matt Smith took on the roll, it was still watchable but the stories were all over the place, since then it’s gone to the dogs. I quit watching when Jodie took it on, it not her fault by any means it’s the writers, plus The Doctor never had more than two side kicks at any one time but somehow Jodie needed 3 + 1 being a cop! It’s had its run, they need to stop this farce no matter what colour/race of the new dr. It needs put away now. "

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You're probably right, in the 70's our lives stopped on Saturdays when Dr Who came on (Patrick Troughton was my favourite). It was the only programme of it's type and took us to frightening worlds. I think it's lost it's way, there are alternatives for kids to watch with high production values which the Dr Who series has to compete with.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Watched it till the latter tenure of Tom Baker, the earlier programmes used to be a bit frightening at times..

Patrick Troughton was scary lol..

Glad it's moved with the times and it's a positive appointment with the new guy to come..

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"

Patrick Troughton was scary lol..

"

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Wasn't he just, he and Jon Pertwee were the last of the serious players before it turned to light comedy!

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"

Patrick Troughton was scary lol..

................................

Wasn't he just, he and Jon Pertwee were the last of the serious players before it turned to light comedy! "

Wasn't that blakes7?!

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"

Patrick Troughton was scary lol..

................................

Wasn't he just, he and Jon Pertwee were the last of the serious players before it turned to light comedy!

Wasn't that blakes7?! "

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Blakes 7 wasn't trying to be funny!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I hope he doesn't end up running around London like a headless chicken making mistakes then putting them right, just in the nick of time.

I'd like to see a Dr playing it cool and calm for a change.

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By *urhamdebbiecdTV/TS
over a year ago

bishop auckland

Years ago when he was in his prime Lenny Henry would have made a good doctor who

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Years ago when he was in his prime Lenny Henry would have made a good doctor who "

Oh no, I can't stand him. Unless he can do method acting and be himself playing a role.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"

Patrick Troughton was scary lol..

................................

Wasn't he just, he and Jon Pertwee were the last of the serious players before it turned to light comedy! "

He looked like a vampire, ok maybe that was because it was in black and white..

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth

It's about time

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

The Best Dr who was John Pertwee . He was a great Doctor Who but a useless Scarecrow....

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Years ago when he was in his prime Lenny Henry would have made a good doctor who "

His finest hour was on Tiswas with Chris Tarrant and the legendary Sally James...

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham


"The Best Dr who was John Pertwee . He was a great Doctor Who but a useless Scarecrow...."

I liked his car and The Major.

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By *haneportsMan
over a year ago

portsmouth


"He’ll make a great doctor I love him in sex education.I’ve not watched doctor who for a long time so might start watching it ready to watch the new series.Totally agree with Idris Elba he would make a very hot bond .. see I love Idris elba, now he could take on the designation 007 but for me could not be James bond. Just because the character is written as a white male.

I haven't been able to get into Jodies Dr who. It just failed to capture me. Will give the new doctor a try and agree his character is great in sex education

"

Let’s hope the new Dr Who gets better stories & writing than Jodie did. Good luck to the new guy. I’m pleased for him & what it means & stands for.

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By *haneportsMan
over a year ago

portsmouth


"I think he was great in Sex Education and is a great choice for Dr Who.

I also think Jodie W was a great choice as the first female Dr but was let down by dismal writing and too many Tardis companions.

I think the writing and production needs to get back to the sort of Sci fi we saw in the Tennant and Capaldi iterations, or Dr Who is going to fizzle out again like it did with Sylvester McCoy. "

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By *haneportsMan
over a year ago

portsmouth


"Perfect progression for Dr Who.

As for James Bond, no, just cut the ribbon and let Bond fly away, it's passed it.

Didnt bond get blown up? "

The new Bond hasn’t. Yet!

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By *haneportsMan
over a year ago

portsmouth


"Black batman is next. You heard it here first"

My ice cream guy is black & he made my sundae.

Too soon?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Black batman is next. You heard it here first

My ice cream guy is black & he made my sundae.

Too soon? "

Chapeau sir

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Tom Baker was very good but that Garabaldi guy was useless...

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

The beauty of a Dr who changes form is they change form. It's probably the least problematic casting in TV. How you see the Dr's character to some extent is subjective. Let's just see what the new guy has.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

DR who regenerates.. he can be male, female, black, brown or blue... Let the acting and scriptwriting decide if it works.. i am sure he will be good

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

I don't watch Dr Who, haven't done so since I was a kid.

But I love this news! Can't wait to laugh at those who's feathers are ruffled too!

Onward!

Gbat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"DR who regenerates.. he can be male, female, black, brown or blue... Let the acting and scriptwriting decide if it works.. i am sure he will be good "

Agreed but Jodie Whittaker is a good actress and the first female doctor, but in my opinion she was let down by poor scripts.

Ncuti Gatwa is also a great actor, this is the first ever black doctor in such an iconic role so for alot of poc this is monumental, also Russell T Davies is back so it should hopefully have great scripts and get back to the proper sci fi

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"Dr who , it's an alien and it regenerates so it makes sense. I didn't make it past episode 1 of sex education, he was the gay character right? I'm excited that Russell t Davies is back and will look forward to this as the current dr who is absolutely shite.

But I'm not a fan of source material being changed to be honest, James bond isn't a person of colour in the book so I don't think they should be in the film.

I'd much rather Hollywood would come up with bad ass new characters instead of shoe horning black, Asian and other gender actors into roles so they can look diverse. "

There is a huge controversy around the upcoming LOTR series on Amazon for this reason. It is done so badly it is terrible.

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By *haneportsMan
over a year ago

portsmouth


"Tom Baker was very good but that Garabaldi guy was useless..."

Tom Baker was one of the great Drs though we basically got the eccentric Tom & I loved seeing him in the 60th anniversary programme as the museum curator. That was a great programme.

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By *aul DeUther-OneMan
over a year ago

Sussex


"Ncuti Gatwa from the TV show Sex Education has been named as the new Dr Who and honestly as a black man I couldn't be happier.

This is obviously a huge cultural shift in this country, (for the better) as I believe diversity propels the world together as one. Such an iconic role. Next up Rege Jean Page as James Bond

Fab family, what are your thoughts on this?"

The Doctor is a Time Lord from Galifrey. I couldn't care less who plays the title role so long as they have some decent stories rather than trying to push "the message"

It looks to me like the show's runners are out of ideas and winding the franchise down again as they did in the late 80's when Sylvester McCoy was cast play The Doctor

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think it will be a do or die season, great choice of actor but let's hope they bring back good stories not making it moralistic history lessons like most of chibnals reign

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen! "

Good luck to the new Dr.

But Why a black prime minister? As opposed to Asian? Or mixed? Or other?

I agree with anything that helps us all improve our lives and is independent of prejudices but very often we seem to overlook our largest racial minority in the discussion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen!

Good luck to the new Dr.

But Why a black prime minister? As opposed to Asian? Or mixed? Or other?

I agree with anything that helps us all improve our lives and is independent of prejudices but very often we seem to overlook our largest racial minority in the discussion. "

Think Russia has issues with Putin, just wait till Pritti Patel becomes PM

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By *eyondhornyMan
over a year ago

Edwardsville


"Tom Baker was very good but that Garabaldi guy was useless...

Tom Baker was one of the great Drs though we basically got the eccentric Tom & I loved seeing him in the 60th anniversary programme as the museum curator. That was a great programme. "

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I really liked Capaldi's Doctor and he wasn't a million miles away from Tom Baker in his delivery at times. Plus every so often you would get a flash of Malcolm Tucker from the Thick of It and I just wished they allowed swearing on Doctor Who, so he could say fuckitybye to the Daleks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen!

Good luck to the new Dr.

But Why a black prime minister? As opposed to Asian? Or mixed? Or other?

I agree with anything that helps us all improve our lives and is independent of prejudices but very often we seem to overlook our largest racial minority in the discussion. "

Why not black?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen!

Good luck to the new Dr.

But Why a black prime minister? As opposed to Asian? Or mixed? Or other?

I agree with anything that helps us all improve our lives and is independent of prejudices but very often we seem to overlook our largest racial minority in the discussion. "

I mean, any representation is important. And it’s progress. I think in the context of this thread, looking forward to a Black PM is normal?

I also don’t think Asian representation or issues are overlooked. Definitely not in anti racism resistance. And especially not in the context of decolonising education movements. Also, consider the way (through the use of terms like BAME) media has highlighted racial progress and based that on Asian representation in the cabinet for example.

I think resistance to racism has been different more recently but one important thing is that under the term ‘Black’ Black and South Asian communities have resisted racism faced together in this country.

Our experiences are different (hence why we no longer use Black as an umbrella term and why terms like BAME are unhelpful).

Not that this intentionally does it but I don’t think pitting minoritised groups against one another is necessarily helpful. Nobody is being left behind in this fight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen!

Good luck to the new Dr.

But Why a black prime minister? As opposed to Asian? Or mixed? Or other?

I agree with anything that helps us all improve our lives and is independent of prejudices but very often we seem to overlook our largest racial minority in the discussion.

Think Russia has issues with Putin, just wait till Pritti Patel becomes PM "

I would love the way they’d spin Priti Patel winning as a victory for feminism and anti racism too. I’d vomit uncontrollably that day

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen!

Good luck to the new Dr.

But Why a black prime minister? As opposed to Asian? Or mixed? Or other?

I agree with anything that helps us all improve our lives and is independent of prejudices but very often we seem to overlook our largest racial minority in the discussion.

Think Russia has issues with Putin, just wait till Pritti Patel becomes PM

I would love the way they’d spin Priti Patel winning as a victory for feminism and anti racism too. I’d vomit uncontrollably that day "

Aiyee (runs screaming)

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth


"I think it will be a brilliant day when we get a black prime minister in this country. I think though, that sadly the establishment are a long way from letting that happen!

Good luck to the new Dr.

But Why a black prime minister? As opposed to Asian? Or mixed? Or other?

I agree with anything that helps us all improve our lives and is independent of prejudices but very often we seem to overlook our largest racial minority in the discussion.

Think Russia has issues with Putin, just wait till Pritti Patel becomes PM

I would love the way they’d spin Priti Patel winning as a victory for feminism and anti racism too. I’d vomit uncontrollably that day "

Patel makes me want to vomit too

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Would a black doctor travel back in time and end slvery?

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By *reat me rightWoman
over a year ago

Rotherham


"Tom Baker was very good but that Garabaldi guy was useless...

Tom Baker was one of the great Drs though we basically got the eccentric Tom & I loved seeing him in the 60th anniversary programme as the museum curator. That was a great programme. "

50th 60th is next year and yes, it was a great episode

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By *nimal007Couple
over a year ago

Manchester

nah not a bad person just one who enjoys the chaos....its even funnier when they are part of the "im not racist but.." brigade. I love watching those people get hoisted with their own petard!!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"Would a black doctor travel back in time and end slvery?"

No. You can't mess with time, things have to happen for other things to happen...

Anyway, I think it's fantastic casting and I'm very much looking forward to the new season, new writers etc. The energy and humour that Gatwa will potentially bring to the show is an exciting prospect.

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