Doctor Who will return to simpler storylines

The BBC’S Doctor Who is returning to simple storylines that children and newcomers can understand, actress Jodie Whittaker said, after convoluted plotting has led to a ratings decline.

The series returns on Oct 7 with Whittaker as the first female Timelord. The last series, starring Peter Capaldi, saw audiences drop below five million, down from the nine million who watched his debut episode.

The new incarnation of the show will cater for viewers who have never watched it before, Whittaker said.

“We absolutely want to engage with the eight-year-olds and the 80-yearolds, whether they are into Doctor Who or not,” she explained.