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I’m basically saying  more gender ambiguous.

Not too distinctly feminine.   Jodie is a pretty girl and I don’t want to see

her made into a  Doctor Barbie doll.

They didn’t ‘fem’ up Missy and I  think that was very smart  but  they still made a

point to refer to her as a Time lady.  Romana too and maybe that was a…[Read more]

@lisa @genek1953 “Time Lady” has been used by Missy in AG Who:

DALEK: You are a Time Lord?
MISSY: Time Lady, thank you. Some of us can afford the upgrade.

However, I actually think it may be a good time to ditch the Time Lord/Lady terminology altogether, as it’s not just the gender of the term that’s the issue. The modern connotations of “Lord”…[Read more]

@nick: WRT how a 1000+ year old alien “should” be…

One rather large difference I’ve noted between classic and modern Who is that in the classics, the newly regenerated Doctors usually made an “I am still me” sort of assertion and attempted to just push on, only to develop different attitudes and behaviors as the new Doctor’s persona developed.…[Read more]

@nick—

I’m not sure I agree. Any opinion, on any subject, should be capable of, and I think probably subject to, some kind of examination, even if it is only a personal one. Otherwise it can become little more than a prejudice, even if it didn’t start out that way. I mean, it’s my opinion that I deserve a pay rise but if I go into my boss and…[Read more]

Sorry @Nick – should’ve included you in the above post too.

@nick – Broadchurch was supposed to be a particular place, wasn’t it?  On DW, after all, lots of planets have a North.

@nick, I think we can agree on Happy Valley anyway. Otherwise, I think we will see the writing tailored for the Doctor’s gender (as well as the character selected by JW). I would be very surprised if that was not the case given the sensitive way CC explored gender issues in the 3rd series of Broadchurch. He has a very good eye for the detail of…[Read more]

@nick— I may have a few reservations about CC’s grasp of narrative logic and structure on occasion but in terms of character I think he’s probably second to none, superior, in fact, to RTD and SM. Look at how well he tended to write the Ponds. In fact, while most of his stories have some kind of WTF? moment, they were almost always great on…[Read more]

@nick I think we shall need to disagree here as I think gender (as does age as we have seen before) will create a different dynamic. I am very keen to see how CC will play with this – not only in the relationship between the Doctor and her companion(s) but also when travelling. How will a female Doctor be treated differently, for example, when…[Read more]

Hello all,

First post from a fairly recent lurker (a few weeks). I’m a lifelong fan (mid Tom Baker) though a little behind at the moment, having just watched The Zygon Invasion, but I’ve quickly got used to turning here after each adventure.

Although, being behind, I’ve not been able to contribute to any discussion (or had any insights/theories…[Read more]

@nick of course having a female doctor will change the dynamics with companions. In much the same way that a younger Doctor (Matt Smith) travelled with Rory and Amy (almost like flat mate dynamic) and Peter Capaldi travelled with Bill (taking on a grandfatherly role). I will be interested to see how CC will work this one out. I certainly wouldn’t…[Read more]

@Nick

Ok.   So  this is how this space alien  evolves?           Hm?

Actually I could be more moved by Hartnell’s  regeneration.

I think many on here are doing well in engaging with the one-post wonders, who will no doubt slink back off to the Daily Heil after they’ve had their little rants. But just a reminder to them that while they’re here, they might like to take note of the site etiquette. Particularly the clause on personal abuse of members. (Yes, I’m looking at you @j…[Read more]

As noted by one of our wise members and I have read so many posts since that I have forgotten who exactly so apologies for the lack of credit, this is akin to the first regeneration in terms of impact. It has certainly generated a buzz which won’t hurt ratings. I suspect that a lot of people who don’t usually watch Who will tune in just to see…[Read more]

@Nick

Presumably the stephen nolan show will be available once it’s finished…

Callers talked of the Liberal Elite’s Left-Wing Agenda of employing a female (with absolute conviction).

Oh – I think they’re chatting about it again…

@Nick David Tennant was the most evil baddie ever in Jessica Jones, the Marvel series on Netflix. He was just cold and murderous and amazing at it. It’d be quite funny if the Master stole his face (if they want to bring DT back).

Agree with @nick. As a choice it seems simultaneously revolutionary and conventional, if that makes sense. I only know Jodie Whittaker from Broadchurch, and there weren’t too many many laughs in that one. But looking forward immensely to a whole new chapter in Who.

@Nick David Tennant as the next Master? 🙂

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