375 On Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 3:42:02 PM UTC-7,
netk...@gmail.com wrote:
> In article <sdv3kg$9s1$
1...@gioia.aioe.org>,
> Your Name <Your...@YourISP.com> wrote:
> >
> >YEA!!!!
> >
> >So, which black / asian actress in a wheelchair are the "Politically
> >Correct" / "Equality" / "Dversity" morons going to replace Whittaker
> >with??
> >
> >As for "Three season and out", if the BBC management knew that, it's
> >simply another reason neither of them should have been given the job.
> >If you can't be bothered sticking around for an on-going show, then
> >don't bother applying.
> >
> >
> >From BBC.com ...
> >
> >
> > Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to leave in 2022
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > Jodie Whittaker is to step down from the lead role in Doctor Who,
> > the BBC has confirmed.
> >
> > The first woman to play the Time Lord will bow out in Autumn 2022,
> > along with showrunner Chris Chibnall.
> >
> > Whittaker will star in a new six-part series later this year, and
> > three specials next year, before she exits.
> >
> > In a statement, Whittaker paid tribute to Chibnall and the Doctor
> > Who team, adding: "I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I've
> > learnt forever."
> >
> > Chibnall, who appointed the actress to replace Peter Capaldi in
> > the role, has been in charge of the BBC One series since 2017.
> >
> > It has not yet been announced who will take over from Whittaker
> > in the leading role.
> >
> > "In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes,"
> > Whittaker said in a statement. "I could not have guessed the
> > brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them."
> >
> > She continued: "My heart is so full of love for this show, for
> > the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it
> > has brought to my life."
> >
> > "And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his
> > incredible stories. We knew that we wanted to ride this wave
> > side by side, and pass on the baton together. So here we are,
> > weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don't
> > think I'll ever be able to express what this role has given me.
> > I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I've learnt forever.
> >
> > "I know change can be scary and none of us know what's out there.
> > That's why we keep looking. Travel hopefully. The universe will
> > surprise you. Constantly."
> >
> > For her final series, Whittaker will once again be joined by
> > Mandip Gill as Yaz, and comedian John Bishop, who will play a
> > new character named Dan.
> >
> > The 13th Doctor's first episode in October 2018 was watched by
> > 11.5m viewers, in the sci-fi drama's biggest audience for almost
> > a decade. It was also the biggest show of that week, ahead of
> > Strictly Come Dancing and the Great British Bake Off.
> >
> > But the show's ratings have dropped in recent years. Whittaker's
> > last episode, broadcast in January, attracted a consolidated
> > audience of 6.3 million.
> >
> > While many have praised Whittaker's casting, some fans and
> > critics have criticised the show's recent narrative direction.
> >
> > The Telegraph described recent episodes as "flat, worthy and
> > woke" despite Whittaker's talent as an actress, while The Sun
> > reported viewers were left furious by the show's "unbearable
> > political correctness".
> >
> > One of the long-running drama's unique features has been
> > regeneration, where the Doctor completely changes their physical
> > appearance, allowing the show to recast its lead role every few
> > years.
> >
> > Chibnall is currently writing and producing the next series of
> > Doctor Who, which will air later this year. It will be followed
> > by three specials, the first of which will be broadcast on New
> > Year's Day 2022, with another later in spring 2022.
> >
> > Whittaker's final feature-length special, where the 13th Doctor
> > will regenerate, will transmit in autumn 2022 as part of the
> > BBC's Centenary celebrations.
> >
> > Speculation will now turn to who Whittaker's replacement might
> > be, as Doctor Who approaches its 60th anniversary in 2023.
> >
> > As well as introducing Whittaker as the first female Doctor,
> > Chibnall also brought in Tosin Cole as Ryan, Mandip Gill (Yaz)
> > and Bradley Walsh (Graham).
> >
> > Episodes such as Rosa, Demons of the Punjab and Spyfall
> > thrilled audiences, and netted the show two Bafta Must See
> > Moment nominations, along with multiple National Television
> > Award, Bafta Cymru, TV Choice and Critics Choice nominations.
> >
> > In 2020, Whittaker was voted second most popular Doctor of
> > all-time in a poll of 50,000 fans for the Radio Times, losing
> > out to David Tennant.
> >
> > 'Three seasons and out'
> > Chibnall said: "Jodie and I made a 'three series and out' pact
> > with each other at the start of this once-in-a-lifetime blast.
> > So now our shift is done, and we're handing back the Tardis
> > keys.
> >
> > "Jodie's magnificent, iconic Doctor has exceeded all our high
> > expectations. She's been the gold standard leading actor,
> > shouldering the responsibility of being the first female Doctor
> > with style, strength, warmth, generosity and humour."
> >
> > He added: "She captured the public imagination and continues
> > to inspire adoration around the world, as well as from
> > everyone on the production.
> >
> > "I can't imagine working with a more inspiring Doctor - so I'm
> > not going to!"
> >
> >
> ><
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57940451>
> >
> >
> >
> Hopefully the BBC does not make the same mistake!
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