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Varada Sethu says Doctor Who makers doing the ‘right thing’ with diversity

The Indian-born actress will join the series as Belinda Chandra, a new companion to the Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa.

Evening Standard

‘Woke’ criticism of Doctor Who proves show on right track, says its newest star

Varada Sethu joining series as Doctor’s latest companion, marking first time Tardis team is wholly people of colour

The Guardian - UK

Ncuti Gatwa: Beautiful to explore relationship with new Doctor Who companion

The new season of Doctor Who sees Belinda Chandra and the time-travelling alien come up against ‘great dangers’ and ‘ferocious enemies’.

Evening Standard

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Doctor Who showrunner says season 2's new companion brings a "whole new energy" that "defines the whole series"

Exclusive: Russell T Davies tells SFX what fans can expect from Varada Sethu as she steps into the TARDIS

Total Film

3 new Disney+ TV shows I can't wait to stream in April with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

TARDIS or Tie Fighter, April is a big month for sci-fi fans on Disney+.

TechRadar

'Doctor Who' Is Doubling Down On Its Biggest Modern Problem

The oldest sci-fi show is repeating a relatively new issue with its storytelling.

Inverse

The trailer for Doctor Who's new season promises new mysteries, creepy cartoons and musical madness

New trailer for Doctor Who on BBC One and Disney Plus introduces new companion alongside time and space madness.

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The first full-length trailer for Doctor Who season 2 is here – and fans think they've spotted the mysterious Mrs. Flood

The new season arrives next month

Total Film

7 Years Later, One 'Doctor Who' Actor Repeats a Weird Tradition

The first guest star of 'Doctor Who' Season 2 is following a long line of familiar faces. But this is nothing new.

Inverse

BBC announces release date for Ncuti Gatwa’s second season on Doctor Who

Launch date is much sooner than expected

The Independent UK

Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who future uncertain as actor is ‘on verge of quitting’

‘Sex Education’ actor will appear in his second season as the Time Lord later this year

The Independent UK

19 Years Later, Doctor Who Could Be Repeating A Surprising Companion Trick

The events of "Joy to the World" might be more significant than we thought. In the next 'Doctor Who' season, something planted by Steven Moffat will matter big time. But what?

Inverse

62 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Is Reviving Its Most Classic Narrative Trick

Ncuti Gatwa returns as the 15th Doctor in 'Doctor Who' Season 2, which sees the Doctor take on a new companion, who may not be so eager for adventure.

Inverse

Doctor Who ‘lines up’ next big villain for new series

‘The Good Wife’ star will reportedly take on new role

The Independent UK

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Total Film

Doctor Who unveils first look at Christmas special and confirms Varada Sethu's companion name – and her potential link to an existing character

Cheese toasties! Silurians! Nicola Coughlan!

The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who: Empire of Death – season one finale recap

Ncuti Gatwa’s debut season comes to a whirlwind conclusion as Ruby Sunday finds her happy family ending

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Doctor Who 'Boom': Who are the marines really fighting on Kastarion 3?

The Doctor has his foot on a landmine throughout this high-concept adventure for episode 3 — but who's the real enemy on Kastarion 3?

Total Film

New Doctor Who companion actor breaks silence on surprise early appearance in the show

The Doctor Who team explain Varada Sethu's surprise early appearance

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The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who: Boom – season one episode three recap

Steven Moffat’s return to Doctor Who has alien planets, murderous AI – and Ncuti Gatwa trapped in an incredibly tense race against time

Evening Standard

Doctor Who episode 3, Boom, review – Steven Moffat offers up an explosive return to form

The Doctor may be stuck still for the whole episode, but the sheer dramatic tension of the show sees the whole thing through

Total Film

Yes, that is Doctor Who’s new season 2 companion in Boom – but the mystery cameo leaves us with more questions than answers

A surprise early appearance for Varada Sethu

Inverse

45 Years Later, 'Doctor Who' Just Repeated Its Best Actor Trick

The next 'Doctor Who' companion Varada Sethu just showed up in a completely different role, in a move that's odd but certainly not unprecedented. Here's the long tradition of Who actors showing up early, explained.

Total Film

Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson tease how new companion will make season 2 "bigger, better, hotter"

Exclusive | The cast explain how the introduction of Varada Sethu will shake things up

The Guardian - UK

Parliamentary punch-ups, painting mishaps and red carpet insults – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

Evening Standard

Andor actress Varada Sethu joins Doctor Who as new companion

Former Coronation Street actress Millie Gibson already plays Gatwa’s companion Ruby Sunday and Sethu will star opposite her.

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