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‘Doctor Who’ Star Ncuti Gatwa Says Black Actors Face “Excellence” Pressure Amid Much “White Mediocrity”

Rawandan-British actor Ncuti Gatwa is on the rise with roles in “Sex Education,” “Barbie,” and currently, as the lead of “Doctor Who,” the wildly popular BBC sci-fi comedy series that first aired in 1963. Gatwa’s casting in “Doctor Who” saw the actor face an extreme level of racist backlash, reminding us all over again of the sexism that fellow “Doctor Who” alumni Jodie Whittaker experienced when she was hired to play the Doctor in 2017 (the role has mostly been portrayed by white men so far).
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Jeremy Clarkson vows BBC is ‘worth saving’ despite ‘pretty poor value’ licence fee
Jeremy said: “When I worked there, I was told to take down a poster of Mrs Thatcher because it was 'offensive' and once, I was not allowed into the 5 Live studios because I was carrying a copy of The Spectator which, said the producer, was an 'extremist publication'.He went on: “Comedy? You mean like Harry and Paul and Fawlty Towers? Nah. “They can’t broadcast anything funny any more because there are too many rules.“And for Saturday evening entertainment shows, they have to guess what the ordinary people of Britain want because when you are living in the TV executive heartland of Camden, you have no idea what an ordinary person even looks like.” He concluded by saying: “But the BBC’s pitch-perfect coverage of the Queen’s death reminds us that this is an institution worth saving, which is why I’ve prepared this handy cut out ‘n’ keep guide for the senior management.” Earlier this year, the star went after BBC’s Doctor Who, saying the show had “lost its spark” with viewers. It came after an episode in January accumulated underwhelming figures in ratings. The latest instalment of the sci-fi show, which was once one of the flagship programmes on the broadcaster, saw just 3.4 million tune in.And according to the Clarkson's Farm star, it was all due to the writers' decision to focus storylines around lecturing its audience instead of entertaining them."Doctor Who is no longer written to entertain or frighten kids," the 61-year-old wrote in his column for The Sun."It's used to lecture them about climate change and corporate greed and all the other go-to storylines in the BBC playbook."Actress Jodie Whittaker took over Peter Capaldi's role as the next incarnation of the Doctor, a character she has played since her first regular
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Claire Foy stuns in floor-length black gown with plunging neckline and thigh-high split
The Crown actress attended the amfAR charity gala at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-roc, which was held to raise money for Aids research.She attended star-studded event in a floor-length black gown, which featured a large train that flowed out onto the carpet.The dress had a long slit which reached the top of her thigh and showed off her toned legs as she posed for the camera.The dress featured a deep v-neck which plunged all the way down to her navel and was sleeveless.She paired it with a matching black cape clasped at her neck that covered her shoulders.The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actress styled her brunette hair in a sleek middle parting and wore the locks behind her shoulders to expose the gown’s dramatic cut.Claire wore minimal makeup and topped off her glamorous look with fitting accessories.She wore a jewelled anklet above her heels, a crystal bracelet and drop earrings with green jewels.The 38-year-old stood for pictures and smiled sweetly before she headed off to celebrate in the five star hotel.Claire was recently visited by her friend Jodie Whittaker after the birth of her second child.The Doctor Who actress gave birth to her newborn, who she shares with husband Christian Contreras, and took the child for an outing with close pal Claire.Claire, who played young Queen Elizabeth in The Crown, seemed elated to be spending time with her friend’s new arrival.The pair were spotted out together grabbing coffee and Jodie wore a blue hat and large brown jacket which covered the baby, who was swaddled to her chest in a blue blanket as she clutched a takeaway cup.Claire wore a simple, casual outfit of blue jeans, a white t-shirt, a long grey cardigan and a black crossbody bag as she also enjoyed a coffee.39-year-old Jodie,
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Jodie Whittaker welcomes second child
Video: Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant judge Doctor Who cosplay contest (The Independent)Black Mirror trailerWake Up Punk trailerMorgan Wallen wins Top Country Male Artist award at Billboard Music Awards 2022Travis Scott performs at the Billboard Music Awards 2022Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant judge Doctor Who cosplay contestPiers Morgan claims royal family have thanked him for Meghan attacks'This victory is for every Ukrainian': Kalush Orchestra accept Eurovision 2022 winners trophyUkraine wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022Elizabeth Olsen says she never met Doctor Strange 2 co-star John KrasinskiGogglebox viewers in hysterics as stars watch 'bonkers' Tiger KingMasterchef 2021 Final- Tom Rhodes Is Crowned The WinnerGraham Norton on Spain's Eurovision couple: 'I give it a month'Taylor Swift brings Robbie Williams on stage to sing 'Angels' on Reputation tour's second night at Wembley StadiumMy Chemical Romance announce first tour in almost nine yearsJesse Tyler Ferguson reveals there might be more Modern FamilyRapper Action Bronson works out with personal trainer on weight loss journey "The beautiful #jodiewhittaker in our custom made beanbag ball dress for #thebritawards2022 @britawardsinc - the dress is all made from end of life materials and was created specifically to incorporate her pregnancy, while allowing Jodie to retain her sense of self," she wrote in the caption. Jodie married Christian, an American actor, in 2008 and they share a seven-year-old daughter.
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Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker secretly gives birth and introduces newborn to The Crown star
Doctor Who actress, who had not announced the birth prior to being spotted with the little one in London, was beaming as she snuggled her newborn, whom she shares with her husband Christian Contreras.Jodie, 39, was spotted out and about with her other half Christian, as the pair met up with The Crown actor Claire Foy.The BBC actress was seen grinning with her adorable newborn strapped to her in a papoose.Jodie keeps her family life quite private and did not choose to officially announce her second child’s arrival. Christian and Jodie first welcomed a daughter back in 2015, whom they keep out of the spotlight.It is not clear exactly when Jodie gave birth, and details such as the name and gender of the couple’s second baby aren’t yet known.The actress also didn’t officially announce her second pregnancy, but it soon became clear on the red carpet at the Brit Awards earlier this year when she walked with her baby bump on show.The sci-fi actress revealed the happy news non-verbally, as she cradled her baby bump in a loose-fitting white and orange dress.Outfit designer Carli Pearson wrote on Instagram: "The beautiful Jodie Whittaker in our custom made beanbag ball dress for #thebritawards2022.“The dress is all made from end of life materials and was created specifically to incorporate her pregnancy, while allowing Jodie to retain her sense of self."We've worked with Jodie before and love the energy she brings to our pieces... “For this occasion, we wanted to make something both structured and yet playful – and this is the result!”Jodie and her husband Christian, who is an American actor, married back in 2008.The pair met while attending drama school, with Christian being known from Zero Dark Thirty and Fury.Jodie rose to fame
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