It’s been a huge pleasure to work with Jodie Whittaker, she has inspired us with her performances and storytelling, said Chris Chibnall, Showrunner of Doctor Who . We can’t wait to see her deliver yet more action-packed episodes of Doctor Who with a new team of friends. It’s been an exciting year to be on the show with three companions, new monsters and some fantastic storylines. Jodie Whittaker’s final episodes as the Thirteenth Doctor
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About Jodie Whittaker
The Doctor has regenerated again, with Jodie Whittaker making her debut as the show’s first female lead in Doctor Who (2022 specials). Joining new showrunner Chris Chibnall and executive producer Matt Strevens, she is set to appear in a trio of episodes alongside some old and new faces. These include guest appearances from previous Doctors Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, plus Mark Gatiss who has written for every series since 2010.
The Brilliant New Companions
Doctor Who fans have seen some of their most beloved companions reappear and take up a new role with The Doctor, from returning to our screens and meeting her for the first time, but it is yet to be confirmed who will become a companion next. There has been no announcements about what we can expect to see in Doctor Who 2022 specials, but I’m sure any Whovian would jump at the chance of seeing Jodie again.
The Confirmed Villains
Fans speculated who might be in line to take on the role of the Twelfth Doctor when David Tennant announced he would step down from the role, with many predicting it would be a female actor. When Jodie Whittaker was finally announced as Peter Capaldi’s successor on July 16th 2017, becoming not only the first woman to play Doctor Who but also Doctor number thirteen in its 54-year history, fans were ecstatic.
Confirmed Stories
Jodie Whittaker made her debut in 2017 and went on to establish herself as one of the most dynamic Doctors ever, announcing today that she will leave after playing the role for three more specials.
The new series is set to air on BBC One .
Promotional Trailer Analysis
1. Her first episode on Doctor Who, The Woman Who Fell to Earth was received with rave reviews and is the highest rated Doctor Who episode in over ten years. She brings a new energy and even some new ideas to Doctor Who such as better roles for women and more accurate representation of disability.
Official Trailer Analysis
The new Doctor Who is here and I am so excited. Jodie Whittaker has been a fan favorite since her days on Broadchurch, and from what little we know about her portrayal of the Doctor, she has done an incredible job. She makes Doctor Who feel refreshingly new without compromising on what fans love about it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jodie Whittaker coming back to Doctor Who?
Doctor Who (2022 specials) will feature Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor for the last time in this BBC Series. The show airs its first episode on New Year’s Day, and is set to broadcast in 2020. However, Jodie is set to appear again in both later episodes of 2020 and into 2021 before she officially leaves Doctor Who.
Will there be a Doctor Who Christmas Special 2022?
Whittaker was announced to have been cast in the role on July 16, 2017, becoming the first woman to portray a lead character in this series. This was revealed by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall who is also set to take over from Steven Moffat as showrunner.
Rumors had already began that they would be three specials aired with only one of them being a festive episode.
Will there be a 14th Doctor?
In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1, Jodie stated that she is looking forward to being in the role for many years to come. In response to questions about her return for a possible Doctor Who 2023 series, Jodie said: Yes. There has not been an official announcement by BBC on what will happen following these three specials. Regardless of when she exits, Jodie Whittaker will have left one of the most transformative legacies in television history.
Will the 13th Doctor be the last?
Fans of Doctor Who (specifically those who appreciate it for its women-led representation) have been speculating over whether Jodie Whittaker will be the last woman to play The Doctor. For many, she is their ideal Doctor, and they’re not ready to let her go after she has only just regenerated into her third incarnation.
