London: The lead role in British sci-fi television series Doctor Who will be played by a woman for the first time in its more than 50-year history, the BBC said on Sunday. After much speculation over the role, Britain’s public broadcaster said 35-year-old British actress Jodie Whittaker, who starred in the award-winning television crime drama series Broadchurch, will play the 13th Doctor. “I always knew I wanted the Thirteenth Doctor to be a woman and we’re thrilled to have secured our number one choice. Whittaker will replace Peter Capaldi, who took on the role in 2013 amid an increasing clamour that it should go to a woman. “This is a really exciting time, and Doctor Who represents everything that’s exciting about change.

Source: Mint July 16, 2017 16:41 UTC