What's happened
Doctor Who makes history with its first same-sex kiss between the Doctor and Rogue, while fans mourn the passing of William Russell, who played Ian Chesterton in the series.
What's behind the headline?
What the papers say
Ed Power from The Independent recaps the latest Doctor Who episode, highlighting the return of a classic villain. Nicole Vassell praises the show for its LGBTQ+ storyline and its history of diverse representation. Kevin E G Perry reports on the passing of William Russell, a key figure in Doctor Who's history.
How we got here
Doctor Who has a long history of pushing boundaries and exploring diverse themes. The show has featured various LGBTQ+ characters and actors over the years, with the latest episode marking a significant moment in LGBTQ+ representation.
Go deeper
- Who is Ncuti Gatwa and how has he been received as the 15th Doctor?
- What impact has the first same-sex kiss in Doctor Who had on fans and the wider audience?
- How will Doctor Who continue to push boundaries in future episodes?
Common question
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Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC since 1963. The programme depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called "the Doctor", an extraterrestrial being, to all appearances human.
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Mizero Ncuti Gatwa is a Rwandan-Scottish actor. He rose to prominence as Eric Effiong on the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education, which earned him a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in Television and two BAFTA Television Award nominations for Bes