Tag Archives: Doctor Who

‘It smelled like a white liberal writer patting you on the back’

The first series of Russell T Davies’ return to Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa’s first season at the helm of the world’s longest-running sci-fi show comes to an end with Saturday’s Empire of Death. So what did fans of the series think about the Disney-backed first season? We spoke to four people: Tony Jordan, 65,… Read More »

BBC suppressed gender-critical tweets about trans Doctor Who character

David Tennant returns as the Doctor in 60th anniversary episodes, alongside transgender character Rose Noble, played by Yasmin Finney, who is also trans – Sally Mais/BBC A BBC social media account posted undercover tweets saying “people can’t change gender” and “sex is immutable” in response to an episode of Doctor Who. Trans character Rose Noble,… Read More »

Doctor Who has left the ABC after nearly 60 years – and Russell T Davies knows some fans aren’t happy

Nearly 60 years later, Doctor Who leaves his aunt and moves in with the Mouse. The much-loved British sci-fi show is no longer available on the ABC for the first time since 1965, dematerializing from Australia’s free-to-air television after the BBC signed a deal with Disney to distribute it worldwide. Relating to: ‘My favorite moment…… Read More »

Rose Tyler to Donna Noble

Billie Piper as Rose Tyler and David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor (PA) After nearly a year away, Doctor Who will return to the BBC this Saturday. The hit sci-fi series kicks off with three standalone 60th anniversary specials, with David Tennant and Catherine Tate reprising their beloved roles, ahead of a full new series.… Read More »