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Post by aztec on Jul 16, 2017 15:35:29 GMT
Holy sh*t!!! They actually went for it!   I'm only familiar with Whitaker from Attack The Block, from what I remember she was pretty good in it, very good comic timing, so I can't really judge her abilities as an actor, though I certainly like her look and she's definitely a contrast to Capaldi. My concerns about Chibnall's writing and how a female Doctor is handled still stand, but my initial reaction was cautious excitement, very glad it's not a Tennant clone and I do think/hope this will refresh the show for better or worse, glad Chibnall and the BBC have the confidence to take such a gamble. Still in shock, no doubt people will find a way to blame Moffat for this.   |
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Post by mark687 on Jul 16, 2017 15:35:41 GMT
For people that don't her work
Watch:
Attack the Block
St Trininns
Broadchuch
Black Mirror (can't remember the Ep)
Regards
mark687
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Post by Whovitt on Jul 16, 2017 15:35:58 GMT
Well, in a recent thread I outlined why I didn't want a female Doctor. That said, I am prepared to give her a fair crack of the whip... ...but I will say, still being very new to accepting the concept, that I am at a bit of a loss  While I'm not prepared to give up immediately on the show like some (that's not a judgement by the way, I understand where some of you are coming from), I will be hesitant going into Series 11. (For those who don't know about the post I'm talking about, here's a link to the thread - I'm about half way down the page: notthebigfinishforum.freeforums.net/thread/3254/wanting-female-doctor-make-sexist ) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 15:36:09 GMT
Looking very elfin. That could really work as a contrast to Capaldi. Yep it really could. I really didn't think that a new producer would want to shake things up from the start, but that teaser has proved me wrong and I feel happy about that😊 For a second when I saw the coat I thought it was John Barrowman! Then they showed the feet and it was obviously a woman. My 13 yr old son isn't impressed, but the wife and my daughter are intrigued. So you win some you lose some. Change my dear. And it seems, not a moment too soon. |
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Post by aztec on Jul 16, 2017 15:36:14 GMT
Ok. See you in 3 years. Unless you are sticking with my for big finish reviews. Cheers. What if she's a moderate hit and they follow with another female Doctor? |
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Post by relativetime on Jul 16, 2017 15:36:38 GMT
I imagine a lot of my friends from high school are very, very happy right now! And so am I frankly! This is so exciting!
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Post by number13 on Jul 16, 2017 15:36:46 GMT
Very poor style of the announcement - made comparatively quietly on the News Channel. What a contrast with the BBC1 primetime high drama of Peter Capaldi's announcement. EDIT: LOL! I missed it on BBC1. Can you believe that, the most anticipated Doctor announcement ever and I missed it channel hopping!  |
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Post by aztec on Jul 16, 2017 15:37:33 GMT
I'm just glad it wasn't Kris Marshall.
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Post by The Matt on Jul 16, 2017 15:37:41 GMT
Not the strongest actress imo but I guess it's a case of wait and see
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Post by dasmaniac on Jul 16, 2017 15:39:09 GMT
I have no idea who that is.
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Post by aztec on Jul 16, 2017 15:39:25 GMT
Browsing Facebook, Daily Mail and Gallifreybase comments will be very fun tonight!
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Post by muckypup on Jul 16, 2017 15:39:32 GMT
Very poor style of the announcement - made almost quietly on the News Channel. What a contrast with the BBC1 primetime high drama of Peter Capaldi's announcement. Why? because it's a crap decision........ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 15:39:51 GMT
Well I find that a bit depressing, to be honest. Mainly because I just don't think she has presence or gravitas enough to own the screen as The Doctor. I just find her a bit bland and vanilla in everything I've seen her in, and if they were dead set on the female Doctor route I just wish they'd gone after someone with a bit more personality.
Still, as ever, I'll wait and see, and hope to be proven wrong.
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Post by sherlock on Jul 16, 2017 15:40:07 GMT
Chibnall said he would take risks and here we go. I have faith it will pay off.
Meanwhile Facebook comment sections are now on fire.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 15:40:22 GMT
Ok. See you in 3 years. Unless you are sticking with my for big finish reviews. Cheers. What happened to "Ill accept it. But I will throw myself into big finish more." which was your post on a female Doctor last week? |
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Post by dasmaniac on Jul 16, 2017 15:42:24 GMT
Many of us including myself were skeptical of Missy but that turned out great. She was one of the best incarnations of The Master. I for one will give Jodie Whittaker an open mind.
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Post by acousticwolf on Jul 16, 2017 15:42:52 GMT
Wait, What, WHAT? THEY'VE REMOVED THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BADGE!
We're doomed...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 15:43:26 GMT
My blood is literally boiling. I just put my fist through the old shed door in absolute disgust, thanks Chibnall for ruining my love of a show i watched since 4 years old, pc fanboys can all go to hell you got your female Doctor hope your proud. |
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Post by ollychops on Jul 16, 2017 15:43:54 GMT
It'll be interesting to see how many people threatening to give up on the show actually do follow through with it, and how much it'll affect the show. I'm pretty sure this'll give the show a bit of a boost, especially to begin with, because I'll bet you there's plenty of people out there eager to see how this is going to go. Definitely a risk, but I have faith in Chibnall.
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Post by glynnlondon on Jul 16, 2017 15:45:01 GMT
Time will tell but I really do hope they don't go trundling off down the love interest route too much.
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While I'm not prepared to give up immediately on the show like some (that's not a judgement by the way, I understand where some of you are coming from), I will be hesitant going into Series 11.
