The new doctor

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Not seen it yet but it's not like Dr Who to advocate mass murder and imprisonment for anyone disagreeing with him. Or was it about a man living with his mum?

"Spoilers!"

[Anubis]

Hades-friendly episode tonight. Some of the Doctor's lines will properly piss off some people who deserve to be pissed off.

Second week in a row.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

New Doctor to be announced on Sunday, after the Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon.

 

Maybe that's what they're playing for: either Cilic or Federer gets to be the next Doctor.

[VladimirIlyich]

I must admit that I only recognised him from a fairly bland turn in Love Actually.

The BT adverts is where I recognise him from. Didn't he have a near fatal road accident? He was knocked down by a car?

[Guest Pistonbroke]

that assistant girl on the caribbean island was gorgeous though.

 

Which one? They changed the actress a while back. Both would get it though. 

 

Sara Martins (first one)

 

 

 

 Josephine Jorbert (second one) 

 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Jodie Whittaker is the new Doctor.

 

That'll piss off a lot of sexist dicks. 

 

TBH I've never heard of her. 

[RedKnight]

I like Jodie Whittaker a lot, I'm sure she'll be a great Doctor and I'll give her the same chance as every other actor to play the role.

 

I still fundamentally disagree with the decision. I'd prefer women have the chance to run these shows or be head writer or create something even better than take over male characters whilst the blokes in charge pat themselves on the back for being inclusive whilst still running all the top jobs.

 

It is possible to be wary of the decision without being a sexist. Looking forward with interest to see what she does with the role.

[redheart]

Well that's killed off Dr Who once and for all. Woman Dr . Pfffftt. Women are not intelligent, they can't do science, they cannot use a screwdriver and they cannot drive a car let alone a Tardis.

 

 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

I like Jodie Whittaker a lot, I'm sure she'll be a great Doctor and I'll give her the same chance as every other actor to play the role.

 

I still fundamentally disagree with the decision. I'd prefer women have the chance to run these shows or be head writer or create something even better than take over male characters whilst the blokes in charge pat themselves on the back for being inclusive whilst still running all the top jobs.

 

It is possible to be wary of the decision without being a sexist. Looking forward with interest to see what she does with the role.

 

Indeed, hence why I used the wording I did. 

 

The decision will piss off a lot of sexists though, as is already the case going by the outpouring of shit on social media. I can only imagine the crap if they had chosen a Black woman. 

[Alan Sex]

“YOU BLEW IT UP! AH, DAMN YOU! GOD DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!”

 

 

 

 

Doctor Who has really gone tits up now.

[Rico1304]

I like Jodie Whittaker a lot, I'm sure she'll be a great Doctor and I'll give her the same chance as every other actor to play the role.

 

I still fundamentally disagree with the decision. I'd prefer women have the chance to run these shows or be head writer or create something even better than take over male characters whilst the blokes in charge pat themselves on the back for being inclusive whilst still running all the top jobs.

 

It is possible to be wary of the decision without being a sexist. Looking forward with interest to see what she does with the role.

It's a children's TV show where the main character is an alien who changes his physical appearance every couple of years. But it being a woman is a stretch?

 

Good on her, she's a brilliant actress.

 

Minor edit

[Section_31]

I think it's a good move, I've never seen Dr Who as an especially male character like, say, James Bond. 

[Bobby Hundreds]

She's only got little tits! WTF!

[Alan Sex]

I have no problem with it if the writing is good.

 

Question is, will she have a sonic dish brush instead of the inherently phallic sonic screwdriver?

[Guest Pistonbroke]

I think it's a good move, I've never seen Dr Who as an especially male character like, say, James Bond. 

 

It was already established that Time Lords could regenerate into any gender, it was always just going to be a matter of time. Obviously it is up to the viewer to decide if they think it works or not, well at least those that will give the idea a chance. Many saying "Fuck this, It's dead. Not going to watch it..." blah blah blah. 

[RedKnight]

It's a children's TV show where the main character is an alien who changes his physical appearance every couple of years. But it being a woman is a stretch?

 

Good on her, she's a brilliant actress.

 

Minor edit

 

I feel like the bit in bold is deliberate attempt to talk down people's affections for a show that's been running longer than most of us have been alive. If you view it as such then really I'm surprised you're bothered to comment on it.

[RedKnight]

Indeed, hence why I used the wording I did. 

 

The decision will piss off a lot of sexists though, as is already the case going by the outpouring of shit on social media. I can only imagine the crap if they had chosen a Black woman. 

 

Or a woman who isn't as pretty as Jodie Whittaker. A lot of Doctor Who fans aren't the sort of people who are sexists but the comments section on certain newspapers will be frothing at pc gone mad.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Or a woman who isn't as pretty as Jodie Whittaker. A lot of Doctor Who fans aren't the sort of people who are sexists but the comments section on certain newspapers will be frothing at pc gone mad.

 

Indeed, plus secretly most of those who have followed the series for any length of time will still tune in to watch it. Will she be getting a male sidekick...............

[Rico1304]

I feel like the bit in bold is deliberate attempt to talk down people's affections for a show that's been running longer than most of us have been alive. If you view it as such then really I'm surprised you're bothered to comment on it.

I love Dr Who, I think it's brilliant and have enjoyed it immensely since it came back. I even like Torchwood! But it is a kids show really.

[RedKnight]

Indeed, plus secretly most of those who have followed the series for any length of time will still tune in to watch it. Will she be getting a male sidekick...............

 

I hope not. Nor do I want them to soften the character like they did with the Master when they cast Michelle Gomez.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

I hope not. Nor do I want them to soften the character like they did with the Master when they cast Michelle Gomez.

 

It will be interesting to see what they do as far as a sidekick goes, I can't see them softening the character. 

[VladimirIlyich]

Dr Who has been shit for years,not necessarily because its 'for kids' but anything with a large cast of British actors usually means its got a fair few wooden soap,hollyoaks,holby city,actors/actresses attached. This doesnt just apply to Dr Who but is endemic of British telly. Let them all speak Welsh or Gaelic and they might improve.

[setreal]

Jodie Whittaker is the new Doctor.

 

That'll piss off a lot of sexist dicks. 

 

TBH I've never heard of her. 

 

She was in Attack the Block, Broadchurch and Black Mirror too I believe

 

Good choice

[Hand Shandy]

*blatantly sexist post alert*

 

I want to fuck Doctor Who.

 

 

That feels weird.

[Hand Shandy]

What?

 

Someone had to say it...