If this is true, I hate the implication that they might not be confident about a young woman in the role that they need another older male along – it’s just. Fneh.

Give the Thirteenth Doctor the biggest screwdriver of them all, just to have the last laugh on Moffat’s sonic-dick measuring contest

penfairy:

Let Jodie Whittaker Keep Her Cute Northern Accent When Playing The Doctor 2k17

Yes, please, no more RP.

I never thought of Michelle Dockery for the Doctor! I looked up that film on Youtube and I think you’r e right she would have been realy cool in the part. DA probably made her a little too famous? I’d like to see her inthe part at some point so I hope that happens. You might laugh but I think Keira Knightly could pull it off too. Whats something you hope to see happen with the new Doctor?

I’m not laughing, I think KK probably could do it, but, again, just too famous at this point (but who knows). I think Sophie Okonedo would be brilliant – though she has been in Who before (Liz X), it isn’t a write-off.

I hope the new Doctor gets to visit some old companions (from the classic era) – we’ve done all the classic baddies, it’s time to visit old friends. I’d also like to see Romana return – in the series she was left in E-space, but it’d be interesting to see how she might have made her way back.

On the same theme, I do hope Capaldi gets to see Susan at Christmas.

OK DOC we’re getting a female Doctor what do you think of Whittaker? I don’t know her except Broadchurch. I hoped for Tilda Swinton cuz she’s a little weird or like Helene Bonham Carter who would be bonkers, I think.

I’m not that familiar with her, either, but I think that could be a good thing. I do think Swinton and Carter could have pulled it off, but I don’t think they were ever in the cards. They’re too well-known and it would be hard to separate their own eccentricities from ‘The Doctor.’

One idea I had was Michelle Dockery – before she did Downton Abbey, though. She was quite Doctor-y in Hogfather and I thought she’d be a strong choice.

I’m looking forward to Whittaker’s version and hope they keep Pearl Mackie as a companion – even if only part-time.

12thdoctorwhomst:

What will Jodie Whittaker’s costume look like for her Doctor? Maybe that’s her costume already!

francavillarts:

YES! The Thirteenth Doctor is here!!! Well done, @DoctorWho_BBCA @BBC @bbcdoctorwho!

Brilliant.

s-leary:

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We know at least one of the two ‘wives’ River has mentioned having must be the Doctor herself.

sunset-in-santa-fe:

thefingerfuckingfemalefury:

< RUBS MY WOMANLY HANDS ALL OVER DOCTOR WHO

THIS IS OURS NOW 😀

Whoo-hoo! ‘Bout time! 👏🏻👍🏻🎉

These are brilliant – but so sad the first woman in the role has to be overshadowed by the noise of the small-minded few.

We can be louder in support.

satellitesapphic:

my only fear for a female doctor is that they’re going to give her a male companion & shit like that to keep it ‘balanced’. like nah dude. make it gay u cowards.

Bring back Pearl Mackie!