Doctor Who is ‘informative’ and not too PC, say actors

STARS from Doctor Who have rejected claims that the show has become too politically correct, questioning if it is possible to be “too” correct.

Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole, who play Yaz and Ryan, told the latest issue of Radio Times that the show was an “entertaining reminder” of important issues.

Gill said: “It makes me laugh, because having the words ‘too’ and ‘correct’ in the same sentence is really bizarre to me. How can you be too correct about something?

“You do see some extreme comments in news articles. I’m only human and I do check and read them. But they don’t bother me and actually they’re creating conversation.”

The appointment of Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor in July was widely met with praise. Gill and Cole were brought on board at the same time, along with Bradley Walsh, to play the Doctor’s companions. Fans have reported a change in tone since Whittaker took over, with storylines seeming to put an emphasis on racism, intolerance and other social issues.

Two recent episodes have dealt with sensitive historical issues. In one, the Doctor visited India in 1947 against the backdrop of partition while another episode retold the story of Rosa Parks and the struggle for civil rights.

However, Cole denied the recent historical episodes were too political, saying they instead incited viewers to think about important issues.

He said: “Everyone’s going to have their own opinion. The fact that we can give a little friendly, entertaining reminder of these issues is great.”

Last month, Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh described the idea that the programme was becoming too politically correct as “b------s” ahead of a guest appearance on the show.

Doctor Who will air a New Year’s Day special on Jan 1.