New Doctor

[Jimmy Baker's Assistant]

Random person with an equity card. Bit worried that this is going to backfire, but had no idea who Matt Smith was either, and he turned out alright.

The main thing is that the scripts need to get better. Everything else will take care of itself.

[CrazyFoxMachine]

Got a happy daughter.

Only reactions I've seen so far have been extremely happy folk, the cautiously optimistic and those frothingly obsessed with the idea that there'll be this huge mysognistic backlash which will likely not at all happen in any major way. Personally all that interests me is Chibnall doing some good writings - because honestly I hated the finale so much I started thinking "why do I put myself through this?" again.

[IndigoPrime]

Has no-one here watched Attack the Block? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU ALL?

[Batman's Superior Cousin]

Got that on DVD, never bothered to watch it though!!!

[dweezil2]

Has no-one here watched Attack the Block? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU ALL?

That's where I've seen her and Broadchurch of course and a small role in a rather obscure film called Black Sea.

[Hawkmumbler]

Well i'm utterly chuffed! Cant wait!

[Steve Green]

I watched Attack the Block, but had forgotten she was in it.

[Goaty]

People kept forgot that Joanna Lumley was first female Doctor.

[Modern Panther]

Trailer suggests a more reserved, understated doctor.  No more playing guitar on top of a tank.  Looking forward to it.

[TordelBack]

Good stuff, good stuff, interesting times indeed. 

Together with the excellent Episode VIII Behind the Scenes vid I'm feeling genre-optimistic.

[Leigh S]

My wife was very excited as she loves the st Trinian film she was in - she tried some form of robot dancing to enlighten me as to who she played, but I'm none the wiser. 

It will be interesting, and better than a safe Tennanty choice.  Still concerned about teh Chibnall Factor mind!

[zombemybabynow]

👍👍👍

[Andy Lambert]

I wanted a male Doctor because that's what I've been used to. Simple as that.
I didn't know how I would actually react to a female taking on the part - I figured I'd be against it.

Now I know - and I'm surprised and delighted to find myself really excited about what lies ahead! This shakes things up big time, and after 55 years that's a good thing!
I've unfortunately seen a lot of the old guard claiming that that's it for them, they'll never watch it again. Of course we know they will - they always say that.
I'll say this though - given the ferociousness of fans, Jodie has more balls than any male actor taking on the part, and I wish her the very best of luck!

(I bet ABCwarBOT isn't having a good day... lol)

[zombemybabynow]

Double promotion for Huddersfield

[Mardroid]

Huh. I thought they were announcing it at the end of the Wimbledon Men's final, but I guess it happened mid-show as there's an hour to go....

I came here to check if you lot had a definite time (since it's not on the TV schedule) and you got the announcement already. 😊

Edit -
Although confusingly they're showing mixed doubles on the tennis at the moment, I think so maybe the men's finals has passed, despite my playtv schedule saying otherwise...