Dr Who: Fans divided over first female Time Lord Jodie Whittaker

The BBC announced on Sunday (16 July) that the 13th person to play the time-travelling alien in the hit sci-fi series Dr Who was to be a woman. The announcement left fans divided on social media, with some delighted with the decision to cast a woman in the previously all-male role, whilst others aired the grievances over the move.

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• July 17, 2017 17:23 IST

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The BBC announced on Sunday (16 July) that the 13th person to play the time-travelling alien in the hit sci-fi series Dr Who was to be a woman. The announcement left fans divided on social media, with some delighted with the decision to cast a woman in the previously all-male role, whilst others aired the grievances over the move.