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Ncuti Gatwa’s version of Doctor Who “chimes with queer energy”

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Ncuti Gatwa has effortlessly shut down critics of his Doctor Who casting. The British actor, who memorably rose to fame with his performance as Eric Effiong on Netflix’s Sex Education, has succeeded Jodie Whittaker as the BBC sci-fi drama’s Fifteenth Doctor. Gatwa made his debut in ‘The Giggle’ in the show’s 60th anniversary specials (9 December 2023), before starring in his first full episode, ‘The Church on Ruby Road’, on Christmas Day.  As the franchise’s first-ever Black and queer actor to take on the iconic title character, Gatwa’s performance was met with universal critical…

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18 of the most anticipated LGBTQ+ shows coming in 2024

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From the third season of Heartstopper to Red, White & Blue star Nicholas Galitzine’s saucy new series, here are our most anticipated LGBTQIA+ shows of 2024. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN Although we’re still mourning the loss of various shows that were cancelled last year – Fate: The Winx Saga, The L Word: Generation Q and Gossip Girl, to name a few – 2023 was trailblazing in its small-screen representation of the LGBTQIA+ community. Rachel Weisz played unhinged queer gynaecologists in the salacious, gender-swapped remake of Dead Ringers, post-apocalyptic drama…

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“So camp”: Fans react to Doctor Who’s 2023 Christmas special starring Ncuti Gatwa

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Ncuti Gatwa’s first solo adventure as the Time Lord has arrived, and it’s a huge hit with Doctor Who fans.  Spoilers ahead  On 25 December, fans were finally treated to Doctor Who‘s highly anticipated Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road.  At the start of the episode, a hooded figure is shown dropping off a baby outside a church in 2004. Nineteen years later, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), who is revealed to be the aforementioned baby, is on a journey to try and find her birth parents. Unfortunately, the DNA…

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Ncuti Gatwa explains why Doctor Who resonates with the LGBTQ+ community

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Ncuti Gatwa has opened up about the “huge connection” between Doctor Who and the LGBTQIA+ community.  On 25 December, fans will be treated to the show’s highly anticipated Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road – which will be the first adventure for Gatwa’s iteration of the time lord.  The new episode will also introduce the Doctor’s new companion, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), a young woman who grew up in foster care. “Long ago, on Christmas Eve, a baby was abandoned in the snow. Today, Ruby Sunday meets the Doctor, stolen babies,…

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Doctor Who: Russell T Davies addresses Yasmin Finney’s future with the series

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Queer as Folk creator Russell T Davies has opened up about Yasmin Finney’s future in the Doctor Who universe.  On 25 November, fans were finally treated to the first special (The Star Beast) of the show’s highly anticipated 60th anniversary celebration – which took place across three one-hour episodes.  Following the events of Doctor Who season 13, which saw Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor, the episode begins with the time lord’s usual reincarnation. However, instead of having a new face, the extraterrestrial being takes on the same identity as his tenth…

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Doctor Who Christmas special: BBC releases action-packed trailer starring Ncuti Gatwa

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Doctor Who fans rejoice! The BBC has released the first trailer for the show’s 2023 Christmas special starring Ncuti Gatwa. Back in May 2022, the Sex Education star was announced as the new Time Lord for the long-running series’ 14th season. “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited, and of course a little bit scared,” Gatwa shared in a statement. “This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my…

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“My heart is so full”: Fans praise Doctor Who for its heartwarming trans-inclusive storyline

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Fans have expressed their excitement over the new Doctor Who episode and its trans-inclusive storyline. Spoilers ahead On 25 November, fans were finally treated to the first special of the show’s highly anticipated 60th anniversary celebration – which is set to take place across three one-hour episodes.  Following the events of Doctor Who season 13, which saw Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor, the episode begins with the time lord’s usual reincarnation. However, instead of having a new face, the extraterrestrial being takes on the same identity as his tenth…

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Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa on publicly coming out: “I’ve never been in the closet”

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Ncuti Gatwa has opened up about publically coming out in a new interview. Over the last few years, the beloved talent has made massive waves for his popular roles in Sex Education, Barbie and his casting in the 14th season of Doctor Who. However Gatwa’s incredible acting prowess hasn’t been the only thing that has garnered fan attention. Back in September, the beloved talent publically confirmed that he was queer after years of remaining tight-lipped about his identity. “I remember being at Manchester Pride, going through the streets with all…

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Russell T Davies slams anti-trans critics ahead of Yasmin Finney’s Doctor Who debut

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Queer as Folk creator Russell T Davies has shut down anti-LGBTQ+ haters ahead of Yasmin Finney’s upcoming Doctor Who debut.  Back in 2022, the BBC announced that the Heartstopper star had joined the long-running series as a new Rose.  “This show has a place in so many people’s hearts, so to be seen as a trans actress by the legend himself, Russell [T Davies], has not only made my year, it’s made my life,” she said in a statement following her casting. Davies echoed similar sentiments in an additional statement…

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Here’s what David Tennant said about Ncuti Gatwa’s “exciting” Doctor Who performance

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David Tenant has teased new details about Ncuti Gatwa’s upcoming performance in Doctor Who.  Back in May 2022, the Sex Education star was announced as the new Time Lord for the show’s upcoming 14th season. “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited, and of course a little bit scared,” Gatwa shared in a statement. “This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that…

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