‘Doctor Who’ Gets More Than 100 Complaints Over “Inappropriate” Transgender Character

Following in the coveted footsteps of Billie Piper, Jenna Coleman and Catherine Tate to play Doctor Who's latest assistant, Millie Gibson certainly has a lot to live up to. And while her acting ability has landed her the role alongside Ncuti Gatwa, it seems she has attracted attention for a completely different reason - the scar on her eyebrow.The 19 year old star, who had appeared in Coronation Street, playing the troubled Kelly Neelan in 2019, says she has a very simple explanation. In a recent interview she said: "It’s a scar.

Richard Franklin, known for his roles in ITV's Emmerdale and BBC's Doctor Who, has sadly passed away at the age of 87. He died peacefully in his sleep on Christmas Day. Liam Rudden shared the sad news on behalf of Richard's family, he said "It is with great sadness, that the family of Richard Franklin have asked me to share news of his passing, early this morning.

The TARDIS will head into the vortex in the spring.

Ncuti Gatwa will officially take the helm as the 15th Doctor in Doctor Who's Christmas Day episode. He joins the Whoniverse as the first Black actor and first openly queer actor to lead the series.

Ncuti Gatwa will take centre stage as Doctor Who on Christmas Day, joined by Millie Gibson, who will take on the role of the TIme Lord's glam new assistant.The 19 year old will make her debut as Ruby Sunday, the companion to Ncuti's 15th Doctor, in the Christmas special, before joining him for a full series in the spring. Ahead of her brand new TV role, let’s take a look at the young actress’ life off-screen… She is currently loved up with boyfriend Tom Neatis, who she was spotted with in Salerno, Italy earlier this year.Tom owns a music label and she had been leaving sweet comments on his social media posts, dating back to last November - suggesting they have been dating for just over a year now.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa's journey to stardom hasn't been a walk in the park, as he's battled with depression and homelessness.The Rwandan-Scottish actor, who shot to fame on Netflix's Sex Education, has become the 14th Time Lord, following in the footsteps of Jodie Whittaker, David Tennant, and Matt Smith. But what's the story behind this 31 year old actor? Let's delve into his off-screen life, from his struggles with homelessness to his fight for privacy, breaking stereotypes and the question he's always asked. Born in Rwanda, Ncuti and his family moved to Scotland amidst the 1994 genocide.

Doctor Who made a welcome return to TV screens in November, with three 60th anniversary specials and David Tennant returning in the lead role. David, who played the character from 2005 to 2010, came back as as the Fourteenth Doctor in the anniversary episodes, ahead of Ncuti Gatwa taking on the role at Christmas and becoming the Fifteenth Doctor.The new incarnation comes 60 years after William Hartnell starred as the Time Lord in the debut episode of Doctor Who in 1963. Numerous actors have taken on the role over the years, with Ncuti, 31, being the thirteenth star to do so.

A big-hearted Scot who was moved after hearing stories of those who were struggling has delivered over 100 Christmas dinners to those most in need.

The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.

With Not Going Out airing its 100th episode this Christmas, fans are well acquainted with the lives of chaotic couple Lee and Lucy, played by comic Lee Mack and Beyond Paradise ’s Sally Bretton. However, Lee has revealed there was originally a different actress playing his love interest – Doctor Who ’s Catherine Tate. The 55-year-old, who created the sitcom in 2004, revealed that Catherine originally filled the role of Kate in the pilot after the pair performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe together.

Doctor Who will offer a first look at the 15th Doctor’s new season following the Christmas special on Christmas Day.

Simone Biles is sticking by husband Jonathan Owens‘ side after he made some controversial comments about their relationship.

Doctor Who.The BBC revealed that the Sex Education actor was set to play the titular role in the beloved series in May of last year, taking over from Whittaker.Gatwa made his debut as the fifteenth doctor opposite Tennant in the episode ‘The Giggle’ this month, but is set to officially take the reins as the next Time Lord for this year’s Doctor Who special Christmas episode, premiering December 25 on Disney+.Gatwa has since revealed that he received a supportive phone call from his predecessors after he was announced as the next Doctor.“Thank God for that call on that day,” he recently told Empire Magazine. “Because it was such a huge day for me, and they just wrapped me up in warmth like a welcome blanket.”Whittaker in particular had one simple piece of advice for the newcomer: “Embrace the madness.”Elsewhere in the interview the Barbie actor opened up about being “wracked with nerves and anxiety” when he started filming.“I was very, very nervous and questioned everything I did.

EXCLUSIVE: Bad Wolf‘s unusual deal to make BBC Studios show Doctor Who helped the Sony-owned production outfit to record revenues.

Fans will soon see Neil Patrick Harris back on-screen, as he’ll appear in the third and final Doctor Who 60th anniversary adventure. Airing on Saturday, December 9, he is set to play “the greatest enemy” that The Doctor (David Tennant) has ever faced. Neil, 50, has pretty much done it all, and has worked as an actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host.

Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa has said he is "ready but nervous" ahead of playing the new Doctor Who for the biggest role in his career yet after auditioning for the role in February last year before he landed the gig.

For Taylor Swift, 2023 was indeed a very good year.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Taylor Swift will earn more than $100 million from Spotify in 2023, according to calculations based on her leading number of streams for the year posted by the streaming giant in its year-end “Wrapped” tally. Based on the 26.1 billion streams she has accumulated since the beginning of the year, and using an average of $0.0035 cents per stream (an inexact calculation, but close enough to speculate), she would have earned around $104 million through November alone (“Wrapped” cut off late last month).

The Doctor is getting in the Christmas spirit.

L.A. French cinema lovers were deprived of their annual fall fix of Gallic film culture this year with the cancellation of the American French Film Festival due to the Hollywood strikes.