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Sir Lenny Henry criticises the show’s diversity?

Sir Lenny Henry criticises the show’s diversity?

Sir Lenny Henry has criticised hit BBC One show Doctor Who for a lack of diversity in recent seasons. The comedian – who is set to appear in the sci fi show’s upcoming New Year special – has claimed that TV bosses “would rather have a dog do Doctor Who than a black person” during an interview with London’s Colourful Radio. “Why have we never had a black Doctor Who? They would rather have a dog do Doctor Who than a black person. There’s no black people in Doctor Who,” he…

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Doctor Who, Spyfall: screening at BFI Southbank

Doctor Who, Spyfall: screening at BFI Southbank

A screening of the Doctor Who, Series 12 opening episode Spyfall, Part 1 was held for the press and special guests at BFI Southbank in London, Wednesday evening, December 17. A few journalists and a number of children where invited to the screening. Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and Spyfall co-star Sir Lenny Henry were present at the screening, as were showrunner Chris Chibnall and composer Segun Akinola. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6NOCmHF47v/?utm_source=ig_embed Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and Bradley Walsh attending the Doctor Who photocall held at…

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