Jodie Whittaker said she was “beyond excited” to begin her journey as the 13th Doctor under new head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall.
In what has been perhaps the most talked about new Doctor reveal in the show’s more than five decades on the air, Chibnall said Whittaker, who has won acclaim for performances in Broadchurch and British sci-fi comedy Attack the Block, would bring “wit, strength and warmth to the role”.
We would like to hear from fans of the show about the announcement, and your hopes for the series under its new showrunner – who will know Whittaker well from his time at Broadchurch.
Share your views
What does Whittaker’s appointment mean to you as a fan? Does the fact she is the first woman to play the Doctor matter? If so, how and why? What are your hopes for the series under Chibnall, and the themes it may tackle? Share your thoughts in the form below and we’ll publish a round up of some of the most interesting.
