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ScotHill said:
One of the best young actors on screen in recent years, great choice. As long as the associated change of helm can result in a change of scripts from awful to great then I'll start watching it again.
In case not seen who this refers too:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61371123
Actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who, the BBC has announced.
The 29-year-old will become the 14th Time Lord on the popular science fiction show, and the first person of colour to play the lead role.
Scottish actor Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, is best known for starring in Netflix's sitcom Sex Education.
He told BBC News: "It feels really amazing. It's a true honour. This role is an institution and it's so iconic."
Speaking on the red carpet before Sunday's Bafta TV Awards, where he was nominated for Sex Education, Gatwa said the role of the Doctor "means a lot to so many people, including myself".
He added: "I feel very grateful to have had the baton handed over and I'm going to try to do my best."
Gatwa will make his debut as the Time Lord in 2023.
Wonderman said:
ScotHill said:
One of the best young actors on screen in recent years, great choice. As long as the associated change of helm can result in a change of scripts from awful to great then I'll start watching it again.
In case not seen who this refers too:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61371123
Actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who, the BBC has announced.
The 29-year-old will become the 14th Time Lord on the popular science fiction show, and the first person of colour to play the lead role.
Scottish actor Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, is best known for starring in Netflix's sitcom Sex Education.
He told BBC News: "It feels really amazing. It's a true honour. This role is an institution and it's so iconic."
Speaking on the red carpet before Sunday's Bafta TV Awards, where he was nominated for Sex Education, Gatwa said the role of the Doctor "means a lot to so many people, including myself".
He added: "I feel very grateful to have had the baton handed over and I'm going to try to do my best."
Gatwa will make his debut as the Time Lord in 2023.
Personally, I don't care what sex/race/gender the Doctor is.
It just needs to be good.
BBC America showed the entire series from Eccleston onward before the last Whittaker series & I'd forgotten how good some of the episodes with him, David Tennant & Matt Smith were.
I thought it all went a bit off the boil starting with Capaldi (unfortunately) & found the Chibnall/Whittaker stuff to be unwatchable, giving up on that after 4 or 5 episodes.
Hopefully the return of Russell T Davis as showrunner perks it up a bit.
It just needs to be good.
BBC America showed the entire series from Eccleston onward before the last Whittaker series & I'd forgotten how good some of the episodes with him, David Tennant & Matt Smith were.
I thought it all went a bit off the boil starting with Capaldi (unfortunately) & found the Chibnall/Whittaker stuff to be unwatchable, giving up on that after 4 or 5 episodes.
Hopefully the return of Russell T Davis as showrunner perks it up a bit.
Tycho said:
As others have said, I think he will do a good job if the script writing is much improved over the last few series. I do wish he'd bring his Sex Education co-star Gillian Anderson with him to be the new assistant.
As long as they don't use it as an excuse for loads of condescending racism-themed lectures masquerading as entertainment, he's got a chance of making his mark.However, the way in which the whole history of the Doctor was trashed by the previous showrunner means the show as a whole has an uphill struggle to get back to being something watchable. I won't be rushing to return to watching the show unless I hear consistently good reviews from sources I trust.
I really hope it goes back to the fun and adventures that I remember from the 2005 reboot. That first scene with Eccleston & Piper or the feeling saying goodbye at Bad Woof with Piper & Tennant.
The brilliant almost single standalone story of Blink.
I will say "Village of the Angels" was almost a classic episode and quite enjoyable.
THAT'S what I wish for. No claptrap or dragging out the bloody Daleks for the umpteenth time.
The brilliant almost single standalone story of Blink.
I will say "Village of the Angels" was almost a classic episode and quite enjoyable.
THAT'S what I wish for. No claptrap or dragging out the bloody Daleks for the umpteenth time.
I have nothing much to add to this current development. Maybe there will be different coloured daleks and some were oppressed by the others?
However I did once read an funny review of that 1960s dalek film set on earth.
The rebellious earthlings seemed to be wearing those donkey jackets popular with dustbin men.
No doubt someone in wardrobe dept saw a dalek and drew an obvious conclusion.
However I did once read an funny review of that 1960s dalek film set on earth.
The rebellious earthlings seemed to be wearing those donkey jackets popular with dustbin men.
No doubt someone in wardrobe dept saw a dalek and drew an obvious conclusion.
Is there any chance that we can stop talking about colour or anything else related to the actor's personal condition/circumstance (and some of the posters perceived views of the BBC) and simply concentrate on the programme itself?
I appreciate that it's a black gay-guy that's got the gig now but ffs lets get on with simply judging the new series on its content when it begins to air rather than all of this other clap trap.
I appreciate that it's a black gay-guy that's got the gig now but ffs lets get on with simply judging the new series on its content when it begins to air rather than all of this other clap trap.
Gadgetmac said:
Is there any chance that we can stop talking about colour or anything else related to the actor's personal condition/circumstance (and some of the posters perceived views of the BBC) and simply concentrate on the programme itself?
I would love to, but unfortunately every time he opens his mouth it’s all about colour, representation and using the part to preach.All we want is interesting stories, well acted. Let’s hope he can deliver.
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