The BBC rejected complaints from Doctor Who viewers who didn’t like Yasmin Finney’s trans character appearing in the 2023 specials. (BBC) The BBC has hit back at complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that including Yasmin Finney’s trans character in the 60th anniversary special was “inappropriate”. The broadcaster received a measly 144 complaints from disgruntled viewers over the
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Ncuti Gatwa: knows many gay men like the Doctor. (James Pardon/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios) Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has said he knows “many” gay men who are reminiscent of the Doctor and that “chosen family” is the reason LGBTQ+ people connect so much with the show. Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor during the
Millie Gibson (L) and Ncuti Gatwa (R) in Doctor Who Christmas Special. (Lara Cornell/BBC Studios/Bad Wolf) Doctor Who triumphantly returns to Christmas Day imbued with a whimsical festive spirit as The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) meets the enigmatic Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) – here’s our review. For many years, Christmas Day saw families across the UK
Cover art for Doctor Who 60th anniversary. (BBC/Bad Wolf/Disney) Doctor Who fans have been full of praise for the show as it returned to screens for the first of three special episodes, with many finding joy in its LGBTQ+ inclusivity. On Saturday (25 November) the ever-popular sci-fi show aired the ‘The Star Beast’, the first
David Tennant returned to TV screens in a Doctor Who special to raise money for Children in Need. (BBC/Children in Need) Trans ally David Tennant has appeared in a Doctor Who sketch to raise money for BBC’s Children in Need. On Friday (17 November), the live appeal show, which has raised more than £33 million
Russell T Davies has a message for anyone who’s ‘full of hate’ over Yasmin Finney’s Doctor Who character. (Getty/BBC Studios) Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has issued some strong words to haters ahead of trans trailblazer Yasmin Finney joining the beloved British sci-fi series. David Tennant and Catherine Tate are set to return to
We’ve just run down the best (and worst) of 2022. So, what’s got us excited for 2023? There is so much good TV waiting in the wings, not to mention some movies we’ve been aching to see. Here’s a list of everything we’re excited about in the entertainment world. Teen Wolf: The Movie (Paramount+) MTV’s
Doctor Who‘s Russell T Davies has described Ncuti Gatwa‘s audition to play the Time Lord’s fourteenth incarnation as “thunderbolt”. Gatwa, best known for his portrayal of the iconic Eric Effiong in Netflix’s Sex Education, has been honoured in the 2022 Time 100 Next list, with Davies writing his tribute. Davies, who is returning as showrunner for Doctor
Doctor Who star Pearl Mackie has weighed in on who she’d like to see at the controls of the Tardis, saying it should be a non-binary actor. (YouTube/BBC America/BBC) Former Doctor Who star Pearl Mackie thinks it’s about time that a non-binary actor plays the Time Lord ahead of Jodie Whittaker’s departure. With Whittaker leaving Doctor
Doctor Who star Pearl Mackie perfectly explained the importance of LGBT+ representation as she reflected on Bill Potts’ “phenomenal” impact on queer fans. Mackie made waves in the Doctor Who fandom as the beloved Bill Potts, the Doctor’s first out gay companion who joined Peter Capaldi in the tenth series. Three years after leaving the TARDIS,
Russell T Davies thinks Olly Alexander would make a “marvellous” Time Lord (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has backed It’s A Sin star Olly Alexander to be the next Time Lord in the TARDIS. With Jodie Whittaker rumoured to be stepping away from the show in the coming months,
Another soft reboot of Doctor Who is reportedly on the horizon. The Mirror is reporting that Jodie Whittaker has told bosses that she will not return to the BBC sci-fi drama for a fourth season. The outlet claims that the actress intends to stick to the traditional rule of having a three-season tenure inside the TARDIS.
After the long year that was 2020, it’s understandable if all you want to do in December is watch some feel-good holiday content. Whether you’re streaming or watching on TV, there’s plenty to choose from, from the classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas or How the Grinch Stole Christmas to Hallmark’s Christmas lineup. And don’t forget
Until we get flying cars like we were promised, the future is not now, no matter how much people try to tell you that it is. For all the things we want but can’t have, we must turn to science-fiction TV, which helps us escape the monotony of real life through alien encounters, machines that
Doctor Who Season 12 signs off on Sunday night with what promises to be a game-changing episode, but fans can head into the hiatus with at least some good news: There will be a Doctor Who special this holiday season. BBC America has announced that the episode, titled “Revolution of the Daleks,” will air around