John Barrowman on Jodie Whittaker's Doctor: "There's no Gallifreyan law that says it has to be a man"

Barrowman appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss his upcoming appearance as Dick Whittington in the Manchester Opera House but talk quickly turned to Whittaker's casting.

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And he also took time to address what was "going on online", alluding to comments from those who have had a more negative response to the casting. "There’s no Gallifreyan law in the Gallifreyan text that says it has to be a man," said Barrowman. "I think it's about time... we should give her a chance."

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Fans will get their first glimpse of Whittaker in action when Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor regenerates in the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special.

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