THE NEW WHO AND MORE JAMIE LEE

Photo: The Radio Times

It not too hard to see the dismantling of male-dominated feature roles in media, including news and sports. It hasn't stopped there; complete role reversals are the norm in comics (Thor a woman?), movies and TV these days. Following in the footsteps of the Mighty Marvel, who most recently feminized the character of Capt. Marvel, the newest in a long line of the BBC's Dr. Who is now a woman.

I liked the elfin-faced Jodie Whittaker's character in the detective/mystery series BROADCHURCH, so I was familiar with her talent. She has also been a respected actress in the UK ever since her breakout film, VENUS, with the late, great Peter O' Toole. Admittedly, I have yet to see an episode with her as the new Who, but I have no doubt see is doing a capital job.

The October 20-26 issue of the UK's TV programmer, RADIO TIMES has a look at the new Dr. Who along with the TARDIS makeover.

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