David Tennant Is Glad To See A Female Dr. Who

'Broadchurch' star David Tennant reacts to the recent casting of Jodie Whitaker in his former role of Dr. Who.
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[@deanvance4167]

He's 100% correct! EVERY Doctor has had issues from people. Capaldi was too old. Smith was too young. Tennant was too unknown. Eccleston was known for playing villains. There's always a damn issue and the only ones that stick with it are the true fans.

[@tealwashablemarker8886]

also there was the whole "dOeS hE kNoW hE cAn'T sWeAr" thing

[@tealwashablemarker8886]

also there was the whole "dOeS hE kNoW hE cAn'T sWeAr" thing

[@tealwashablemarker8886]

(with capaldi)

[@Fridaey13txhOktober]

Wrong, new season suck. Doctor being a woman is all they had. S11 sucks, deal with it instead of blaming the fans.

[@hollybramhall1351]

Fridaey13txhOktober Jodie herself, as the Doctor, was great though. We didn’t just get a new Doctor, we got a whole new writer who hasn’t written anything like Doctor Who before, and he just didn’t cut it... The Doctor was perfect, but she just didn’t get good lines or stories, along with the rest of the characters and series 11 in general.

[@Scum42]

"It's a peculiarly British thing, I think we see something that works, and we run from it. You heard about Brexit?" DAVID WITH THE HOT TAKES

[@jennaramos1229]

Anthony Libardi I love when he’s political side comes out lol

[@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770]

Man. We can’t seem to get anything to work here.

[@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770]

Doctor2020. I’d vote for him.

[@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770]

He seems very anti war, and anti gun. Which I like.

[@BooksandKittens]

@@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770 just like the doctor himself

[@elizabethsharon6468]

Can we just take a moment and admire David Tennant's socks?

[@lunahetfield]

Elizabeth Sharon my god its beautiful DAVID TENNANT MAY I BORROW UR SOCKS?

[@alexandergames9164]

FU Tennant 4life

[@bozotheclown9973]

the lining of his jacket is just as iconic

[@jonnnyren6245]

Can we just take a moment to admire 10 pretending to be a Scottish actor named David Tennant?

[@madsteph9375]

If i ever wear a suit, which is possible (style choice) i need to get me a pair of them socks. 🧦

[@shaneg9081]

"I could be the Doctor. Turned out I was." *claps*

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

Shane G Technically, he wasn't. He played The Doctor, but wasn't in reality The Doctor cus The Doctor doesn't exist in reality. The Doctor is a fictional character.

[@michaelfryers1914]

April Morone You never know...

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

Michael Fryers 😉

[@bradavon]

It's also a jock. He's Scottish.

[@lunestiacrescent827]

The way his face and voice lit up was PRECIOUS!

[@haydenhagmann7821]

"Because I could be the doctor... Turned out I was" 😂😂😂😂

[@tarantulaguy1998]

Hayden Hagmann As far as I’m concerned, he still IS. Any time someone says the words “The Doctor” in a conversation about the show, I think of him in that long brown overcoat and suit, with the awesome hair, high tops and blue screwdriver, that’s the image that always comes first.

[@joefriedman9843]

@@tarantulaguy1998 He was so incredible in that part

[@Anti-HyperLink]

People before Tennant: "Who's the weasely looking guy?" People after Tennant: "I DON'T WANT YOU TO GO EITHER!"

[@Chyja]

WEASELY! I love this so much hahaha 😂❤️

[@Katastr0phic_Katicorn]

"I RESIGN FROM THE INTERNET!!!"

[@vampyricon7026]

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[@Obsessedandstuff]

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[@PureNightfall]

THE INTERNET HATES CHANGE...then they get used to it two weeks later.

[@britneyisallyouneedtoknow2406]

Ktana Lynn I know right! I laughed out loud

[@jorgeferdenav]

*SEND*

[@kaitlinbarton219]

I love how David still gets that giddy grin on his face when people call him the Doctor

[@chaosrose92]

"Did you like Doctor Who when you were a kid?" Stephen...do you know who David's wife is?

[@Shiggystardust]

What has that got to do with the price of eggs in China?

[@eiryuu]

and his father-in-law?! xD"

[@narabdela]

Shiggystardust:: You should have done some research before displaying your ignorance there Shiggy.

[@ewong8437]

Fun fact his cloned daughter in the show actually got into a relationship with him

[@willlexie]

Stephen... do you know what Davis Tennant wrote for research paper at school?

[@MissFawlty]

"I resign from the Internet!" (*mimics typing*) :-D David is just fantastic!

[@ll7868]

Yeah, I gotta make a Gif of that. 😁

[@ll7868]

It turned out rather well I think. media.giphy.com/media/l41JH5XHhLF92kFOw/giphy.gif

[@TassieLorenzo]

Nice, a gif of the finest quality!

[@daffodil6458]

(Pretty funny, considering his father-in-law declared he was leaving twitter due to the backlash against his opinion that boys were losing a role model)

[@hadi8561]

I am saving that gif, thank you fellow human and friend of the internet.

[@Purrrple]

"Why are you calling me ma'am?" "um... because you're a woman?" "Am I? Does it suit me?" "Pardon? "I remember now. Sorry, a half hour ago I was a white haired Scotsman." Yeah, she's got this folks, you can relax now.

[@androo6473]

Penny Sautereau I hate it when they hated her! She’s a brilliant Dr!

[@androo6473]

Penny Sautereau JUST LIKE DAVID!

[@gamesseg]

Love how she says "Am I ?" It's so cute :3

[@minimalgrammar1276]

She's my third favorite Doctor.

[@ciarantc7881]

Jodie Whittaker has been great, loved her energy, warmth and enthusiasm and when she gets a bit steely. The writing for her has unfortunately been pretty poor in season 11, hopefully that improves with season 12

[@lauraopper2571]

David Tennant is just freaking adorable

[@borninthewrongtime6449]

Totally!!!

[@jdawn1982]

I'm so in love with David Tennant. He's adorable and hysterical.

[@Margie75]

jdawn1982 So am I. He's one of my favorite Scots along with Sean Connery ,Midge Ure , and Jim Kerr (Simple Minds)💕❤

[@kathrynhamel6465]

WELL WHO ISNT

[@BornetoPlayGames]

You're in love with the idea of him. You don't know him.

[@curly217]

damnn me too

[@rls25132]

I couldn't have said it better. David Tennant is the most adorable, lovable man to come out of the UK since Paul McCartney.

[@marlen4200]

why is no one commenting on tennant's pink unicorn socks??

[@daveslady57]

Oh, are they unicorns? I thought it was birds on them.

[@lcflngn]

Sundown High I just liked that he properly unbuttoned his coat as he sat down. Old school here. Or just old :) But it looks so much better. Why don't guys do that any more?

[@zsofiapolgar5098]

YES I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT THANK YOU

[@jinzumi]

Well the unicorn is the national animal of Scotland....

[@lucidfairth1879]

THANK YOU I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT.

[@Lalerato]

I love how David never says “obsessed“ but he says “enthusiastic”

[@ringsofmars29]

I'm a simple man. I see David Tennant. I click.

[@TheGIJew.]

Dark Star you're so simple, in fact, that you can't think of your own joke.

[@ringsofmars29]

Nathan M Did I say that it was a joke?

[@moprolackofuploads1674]

Dark Star joke or not, it's overused.

[@LianRozen]

T is So coooool (๏ᆺ๏υ)

[@brattfacetasha]

big mood

[@TheSpiderjaws]

0:24 He's wearing pink socks. Love him.

[@dukewitter3423]

Was just about to comment that but then I scrolled down to check and saw this comment

[@UpWithTheBirds23]

I wish I could tell what is on them!

[@clarinetangel99]

I think they have unicorns on them. Could be wrong though.

[@UpWithTheBirds23]

Alison Hanna unicorns are the national animal of Scotland... so that would make sense?

[@MaryJoeCCS]

"I could be the Doctor. Turns out I was!" *Sonic Screwdriver drop*

[@baashaalbaashaal6427]

JESSICAAAAAAAAAA

[@louishindle6620]

Smile

[@vampyricon7026]

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[@wakeatmethree4023]

Came here for this. Did not disappoint.

[@EternalDensity]

COME BACK HERE, JESSSICAAAA

[@bradleyhowell2898]

in slow motion "COME BACK HERE JESSICAAAAA"

[@astridbirgitteovern7662]

Attractive, funny, likeable......and Scottish. 10/10.

[@i_play_the_fiano]

That’s all you need, honestly

[@AtlanticGiantPumpkin]

"I resign from the internet *SEND*" If that's not the most accurate fucking thing

[@somesarcasticboy7918]

I'm a Tennant fan, and I even died of laughter. lmao

[@Drakelx55]

Right? 😂😂

[@NewMessage]

"There's not a lot of billionaire ducks' One with a permanent duck face, though.

[@bandotaku]

Nice one!

[@floxy709]

some say he aint a billionarie tho

[@Christian-ev1zu]

But Donald was the unlucky poor guy with strange relationship to women!

[@MonochromeRainbowz]

New Message *slow clap*

[@aarOuOn]

There's only one since Scrooge is a trillionaire. lol

[@urquijom1]

God I wish they would have let him talk with his Scottish accent when he played the Doctor.

[@borninthewrongtime6449]

If you ever hear him on Graham Norton & he gets excited...you can't understand him bc his "brogue" is too thick..Personality..I love it..I think it's sexy as hell! 💚

[@applejuice5272]

He gave it an airing in *Tooth and Claw* (featuring Queen Victoria - and bringing about the idea of the Torchwood Institute!)

[@Anonymous-ve7pi]

Born in the wrong time I can understand every word though🤔

[@borninthewrongtime6449]

@@Anonymous-ve7pi My Father is British & my Gran was Scottish..so I'm used to hearing the brogue. It's just when I'm used to David speaking his "American" or English accent & suddenly goes rogue...lol...it throws me... But, I usually have to play it on repeat to get it if I wasn't expecting it...😄

[@ari0ana_]

that would have been fucking hot

[@matthewduncan8523]

I love how the host wanted to start talking about broadchurch but David just wanted to talk about Doctor Who, it’s so clear how much he loved playing that role and how fond he is of his time there

[@laurabowden5]

It's true! Backlash for Matt Smith was relatable to me because I LOVED David, but then I ended up loving Matt too 😂😂😂

[@Tehgoat]

Backlash for Capaldi being too old Backlash for Whittaker being woman There's nothing wrong with a bit of backlash...it's when they apply it to a misogynistic narrative that should have been cast out decades ago is when it should be exposed for what it is

[@cassandra5516]

It's so true in the moment, but it's totally irrational. I cried, honestly cried, when Eleventh regenerated. In saying that, I was pregnant at the time lol But oh boy I was DEVESTATED to see Matt go!

[@lunahetfield]

Laura Bowden same i loved David, then loving Matt, then Jodie

[@antonbrakhage490]

There are no good Doctors. There are no bad Doctors. There is only THE Doctor, and he/she is (as Nine would say) FANTASTIC!

[@yoda5436]

11 was my favorite and then 12 was a close second and Though I haven’t watched it in a while I’m sure she’s doing fine

[@taraz6786]

He really is a great dude, just honest, decent and filled with integrity. I wish nothing but the best for this guy.

[@megancarey6729]

David Tennant: Explains childhood dream being fulfilled in a witty and interesting way Colbert : “That’s nice” A+ interview skills

[@stephaniebarrows5428]

I thought Colbert lacked rapport and dropped the ball on one of the more interesting parts of the interview.

[@maryloumccaslin4417]

Aw that was sad. I felt like Stephen wasn't quite as prepared to respond to Tennant's monologue with "The geeks will inherit the earth.' Like mentally he had already moved onto the next thing and wasn't ready for what could have been a beautiful nerdy bonding experience between two of my favorite people. Womp womp.

[@daffodil6458]

He was clearly rushing. :(

[@maryloumccaslin4417]

Daffy yep. Tragic 🙁

[@CarrotFlowers421]

Yeah :/ As another weasely looking kid that obsessed over Lord of the Rings, I was expecting more camaraderie here

[@maryloumccaslin4417]

To be fair, after watching Stephen talk with Kelly Ripa yesterday about being a talk show host and having to be conscious of time, I can see how he was trying to make sure he had time to talk about Broadchurch because that is Tennant's most recent work and probably why he was on the show? But still, it's a bummer that I could watch them have more of a bonding moment that I expected them to have.

[@UnicornsPoopRainbows]

I hope he comes back on the show. It was so rushed for time and I would love to watch them geek out together. They are both so witty and amazing.

[@BladeWinters]

How can he not mention Jessica Jones, he was great as Kilgrave

[@daffydeel9873]

Or any of his movies that are coming out (hopefully) soon.

[@JimCullen]

The cynic in me says "because it's on a streaming service and he's paid by a traditional TV network". The more charitable person in me says "because he's *most* known as Dr. Who, and most _recently_ known for Broadchurch, and he's on the show today to advertise Broadchurch. That explains why those are the shows that get mentioned".

[@daffydeel9873]

He was the lead actor for multiple seasons in those other shows. He was a one-series antagonist nearly two years ago on Jessica Jones.

[@ThomasUfnalCrowlake]

Maybe because he was naming "imports from across the Pond" and Jessica Jones doesn't qualify?

[@aarOuOn]

He was good as Kilgrave but I think Scrooge McDuck is a better villain personally

[@kelseyrobinson1917]

"Yeah I love Bond too, but I could BE the Doctor. Turns out I was ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ " That is PEAK humblebrag 👏👏👏

[@gemmawhalley]

It's stupid . Grown adults throwing tantrums because the new doctor is a woman, I think you're forgetting the doctor isn't even human , so why the hell would it matter anyway?

[@etherealiti]

Saddbear bruh I thought you were me

[@aselfawareidiot853]

Saddbear because she doesn't seem eccentric enough for the doctor

[@Erikjust]

It´s the time and place of the whole thing. If it had come out immediately after david Tennant left there wouldn´t have been nearly that big of a stink over it. Because it would have been properly foreshadowed and the story would probably have flowed naturally.. But in this day and age with all the behind the scenes shenanigans, plus all the feminist retorik thrown into Doctor Who starting with turning the Master into a woman (who acted nothing like any of the old master, but more like someone who escaped from a mental asylum) and only getting worse from there on. Alot of people can see the writing on the wall. The doctor won´t change into a woman, because the story could evolve into him accepting that as necessity, but because the higher ups at the BBC wants it so. Most likely if the story continues in the same vein as before, Doctor Who will be turn into a mouth piece for the regressive left, in the same way Ghostbusters was. Also with fewer and fewer male icons left, yes you bet ALOT of people are going to be angry at another one being taken away. Especially because it would be so easy to create a show based in the doctor who universe featuring a woman, without the need of changing Doctor Who. It has been shown to be something that could be done, with the excellent show called the Sarah Jane Adventures (which was cut short with the tragic death of Elisabeth Sladen). But instead of putting in the energy to do so, they just co-opted Doctor Who and turned a predominant male character into a female.

[@orxven1551]

Erikjust I mean, 13 IS a odd number

[@damonika09]

lyra lupin I don't watch Doctor Who, but even I know the Doctor can change. The character is ever changing his (or in this case hers) looks. Doesn't surprise me in the least.

[@misstiem8340]

One of the few interviews where Colbert struggles to keep up with the wit and charm of his guest.

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

Yeah. Puzzling as Colbert is a nerd himself. Then again David is a bit like a runaway train!

[@dinkules]

I'm so happy that David Tennant is the voice of Scrooge McDuck, it works and I don't know why

[@Kieranvondracula]

Best Doctor without question.

[@elliottkillian]

Best one most people remember.

[@TheBigMan2798]

The best.

[@racer9x]

Tennet is great. But for me, Tom Baker with his scarf was the best

[@scofield1154]

Kieran P Thats just your opinion

[@hippychickrae3272]

Yes! And the ever present cold sore!

[@-ihhssan-9062]

David is without a doubt one of my favorite actors (he is SO talented) and defintely THE best Doctor, if you ask me. It doesn't make the other actors' performances bad but I feel like he suited the role so perfectly ! and he seems like such a nice man too...

[@katesampleseverything]

"I resign from the internet send!" "The geeks have inherited the earth!" I have found my people...I must be from Gallifiry...

[@cvgurau]

i was definitely one of the "I liked the last guy, not this new guy, this show is dead to me" types when tennant came on board but he turned me around, and so did Matt Smith, and so did.... well not so much Capaldi but I blame the writing. I look forward to seein what Whitaker brings to the role.....

[@jessicalee333]

I felt the same way. I didn't even know about the regeneration thing, I had only seen new Who. I was like "What?? Why is he a new guy! I'm not gonna like a new guy! I like the other guy! This is ridiculous!" and then within three episodes I absolutely loved him. I never got into Matt Smith though, for me he was just okay (for which I blame Moffat) but I liked his companions. Personally, I felt Capaldi was a step up, but I'm most glad that Moffat is leaving as show-runner.

[@MrBandholm]

They lost such a huge chance with Capaldi... He should have been the "dark" doctor! He can be such a menace on scene... But it is what it is.

[@tombrearley-smith5777]

bandholm Plus they've set up these possible character traits or themes and they abandon it immediately. In the Series 8/Season 34 episode 'Into the Dalek' the Doctor asks Clara "Am I a good man?" suggesting an ambiguous sense of morality and they ditch it soon after. The same episode, in the final 5 minutes "Rusty" tells the Doctor "You are a good Dalek," hinting at his darker side possibly being explored the rest of the series. They did jack sh*t with it unlike 'Dalek' way back in Series 1/Season 27 where they spent the rest of the episode exploring the Doctor's darker side after the Dalek says "You would make a good Dalek."

[@Emgee78]

Definitely me when Tennant took over for Eccleston.

[@MarsToVenuss]

吳若華 I know! Peter ended up being phenomenal. He's my favorite.

[@piplupcola]

Best audiobook reader I know. How to Train your Dragon was amazing in his hands

[@daffydeel9873]

(All twelve (or is it thirteen?) books... He read Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, too. And some James Bond... and some crime thrillers... And dozens of audioplays... He's great!

[@regularflurfy8174]

Which Bond novels has he read?

[@cheesypasta6494]

piplupcola I

[@jenjibur]

piplupcola I just listened to him read a couple of Doctor Who stories & he was amazing! He definitely needs to do more audiobooks.

[@daffydeel9873]

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

[@nakaharaindria]

If I'm not mistaken, Tennant was the first actor insisting to be credited as "The Doctor" instead of "Doctor Who" and it makes sense, since in the show they're all repeatedly referring to themselves as "I'm The Doctor." After Tennant asked it, they kept it that way up until now, including for Smith and Capaldi. But then again, I don't think it's wrong to say, "You're the 10th Doctor Who." either. Aside from the fact that all the actors before Tennant were all credited as "Doctor Who" it's also because from a non-fan POV, if they heard, "You're the 10th Doctor!" They probably would be like, "What? Is this a show similar to Grey's Anatomy or smth?" 😂 Pretty sure Capaldi himself slipped once or twice occasionally and refers to his character "Doctor Who" and not "The Doctor" because he's a big fan of Classic Who and was so used to refer to the character as "Doctor Who."

[@BlazeBros7]

Tom Baker was the first to be credited as The Doctor. In his final season when John Nathan-Turner took over as producer.

[@mindbait]

Yeah you are mistaken, Tennant asked for it to be reinstated, not introduced

[@nakaharaindria]

Welp. I misinterpreted what I read about Tennant then. Or maybe the one I read was referring to the new Who. Hahaha.

[@Tehgoat]

@Stuff About one of the few good things JNT did

[@ahlpym]

I agree completely. Of course it would be more accurate to refer to him as "The Doctor", but that name is so generic that you would have to add "... from Doctor Who" behind it, unless everyone is already knows you're talking about Doctor Who. That seems silly to me, when you can just refer to him as "Doctor Who" and get everyone on the same page. If I'm talking to another Whovian, and we already know who we're talking about, I'll call him "The Doctor", but otherwise I'll probably call him "Doctor Who". It just makes sense.

[@TheStoneyGamers420]

Tennant is and always will be best Doctor.

[@ryanplatts4663]

The Stoney Gamers Matt Smith

[@ChevaliersEmeraude]

I actually prefer Matt Smith myself. Although I can't really put my finger on why. They are both great that's for sure. It's just that my favorite, so far, happens to be Smith! 'might change soon though! ^_^

[@HoyeGraphics]

Tom Baker?

[@tombrearley-smith5777]

Ashley "Britain, Britain, Britain."

[@johnathanmartin1504]

I've liked every single one of them since David Tennant (and including David Tennant obviously). I've never seen the older version of the show so I can't speak to that, but yeah I've enjoyed all of the newer doctors, but Christopher Eccleston didn't hit all the right notes for me for some reason (probably because he wasn't as eccentric as the others, I always relate to eccentric characters). My Dad really likes Tom Baker so if I watched the old show I probably would like him too.

[@ceciliejensen7506]

But imagine... Maggie Smith as The Doctor.

[@mamanowatum]

That could be BRILLIANT!

[@Leslie58]

Or Judi Dench. Either one would be brilliant.

[@nefertariwinchester3177]

That would be bloody brilliant!!! :)

[@HBoyle]

Helena Mirren!!!

[@theamericanyoutuber]

GJDTEYAYQTRUFUFJVKNK

[@Katya_Lastochka]

My favorite thing about David is how diverse he is. He'll do any genre if he enjoys it, and his enthusiasm shows. I don't think I've ever seen a performance where he didn't do his best.

[@owenw.1643]

hearing tennant angry, whether mock-angry or genuine is always hilarious

[@29jgirl92]

I love how enthusiastic this guy is about everything!

[@MagicBugzii]

Personally and controversially, I think liked Christopher Eccleston's Doctor best from the DW reboot because his series was genuinely scary and dark which made his Doctor unique. He also seemed the most human out of all the incarnations. He wasn't perfect. He was in mourning. He hated himself for what happened in the Time War. When he cried, you cried. On the rare occasion that he genuinely laughed, you laughed with him. *Fantastic!* Tennant was an absolute joy to watch and is up there battling for No.1 spot with Eccleston but for different reasons. They are both very different so it is hard to choose between them I have nothing else to say about him that hasn't been said by everyone else. *Brilliant!* Matt Smith was good when given the chance to shine and I did like him as a Doctor. Could have been a fave but I absolutely hated the writing for his episodes. The whole die/live/die/live thing made death meaningless in his run as Doctor and the Daleks reminded me of skittles. Clara (a good actress btw) was made a bad fanfiction Mary Sue. *Geronimo!* Capaldi was another victim of horrific writing. There is only so much an actor can do with the material given, poor him. I was excited when they first announced him as a Doctor because of what the show could have done with him. The writers, however, didn't seem to know what sort of character they should have been writing. It was all over the place! I was hoping for something similar to his original role in Doctor Who or a strict grandfatherly Doctor like a Hartnell and Pertwee mashup, but instead we got...that. It was unwatchable except for the last series. *Shut up!* I'm glad Moffat's gone but the new head writer worries me...His episodes haven't exactly been the highlight of the show. I hope a female Doctor will be enough to re-energise the series. Fingers crossed x. *Good luck Jodie Whitaker!*

[@spdcrzy]

And also Nine was, quite honestly, a bit mad with grief and rage. He wasn't just scary. He WAS fear.

[@blackhawkra4443]

But same with Moffat, we can't judge a person's writing based on their directing and vice versa. From what we know of Moffat, he was a terrible show runner but great episode writer. Chinball may be a mediocre episode writer, but he proved to be an arguably good show runner runner for Broadchurch.

[@scsutton1]

India Hutton So long as Chris Chibnall can get the show back up to what it was under Russell T Davies, I'm all for what's in store.

[@Nautilus1972]

And .... he lasted a season, so I don't count him. Didn't take the role seriously.

[@emeraldkoala2]

+Nautilus1972 Just because he only lasted one season doesn't mean he's not the Doctor!

[@d4m4s74]

I have no problem with a female doctor, as long as the writers don't have a problem with a female doctor

[@razieluchiha7580]

d4m4s74 wish it was Emma Watson

[@popeye697]

d4m4s74 i hope they write the character basically the same as they would if they were male. There really shouldn't be much difference since the doctor isn't human.

[@8bitmagic]

popeye697 I'd be okay with a little bit of him/her adjusting to being a female but it should be done right away first episode and not returned to. If it becomes a running theme it'd get annoying.

[@Gamelover254]

Just as long as it’s not turned into a show here they constantly have to show women can do things too as the previous companions already showed that themselves. I doubt the doctor will care what sex he is, I just hope they don’t make a bunch of “women are so much better than men” jokes that seemed to be all over the Moffat era.

[@knightlywill4671]

Raziel Uchiha omg she would have be amazing but I like jodie

[@artlvr16]

Hahaha! "THIS SHOW IS DEAD TO ME! I RESIGN FROM THE INTERNET!!" Hahaha, very true. That was my reaction every time. XD I'm not sure about Jodie but I've watching a few episodes from every season, thinking I won't finish it, then I do. She'll be interesting to watch, for sure.

[@8bitmagic]

artlvr16 I always miss the last doctor. Fall in Love with the new one just in time to miss them when they change lol. I just wish capaldi could've had better written episodes.

[@semiautmatictrapdr7965]

+8bitmagic tbh I grew up watching David I started with David I was like 3 I think idk I was really young and when he left it took me a lot to move on from him

[@okkon8106]

David Tennant in Broadchurch. Absolute gold.

[@somanytakennames]

So long as the show doesn't try to make a huge deal out of the fact that The Doctor is now a woman and just plays it straight, who cares?

[@tinaloye2014]

somanytakennames you think no one in the show will notice that the doctor is now female?? So naive

[@Kim-px2sq]

somanytakennames agreed. Providing they just write the doctor as normal I am all for it. Like, seriously, at script level just write the same character, have that character played by woman, nowt should change. I didn't want a female doctor under Moffatt because there would be cringey period and shopping jokes. Under Chibnalls I am willing to give it a go.

[@somanytakennames]

Tina Loye That's not what I mean, but nice try. What I meant was so long as the writing of the show doesn't try to say; "Hey look everyone! The Doctor is a woman now! Diversity! Woman power! Woohoo!" then who cares? Play it straight, The Doctor's gender has never been a crucial part of the character's identity, don't make it so now just because a woman is playing the character. The idea of promoting diversity/equality is far more effective when done like that anyway, in my opinion.

[@Butterflier00]

i just hope that there will be a few "why doesn't this article of clothing have pockets." jokes and she has to find new places to store the screw diver....like her hair and her bra...for some lady specific humor.

[@Maniceureka]

I think a lot of people fear that they chose a woman just to please certain trendy and postmodern version of feminism whose followers will accuse you of rape and racism if you don't give in to their demands. Perhaps they genuinely wanted to explore something new and have no ulterior motives. But if that's the case, then the timing is unfortunate. Personally I don't like it because the series has had a white man for such a long time that it feel like they're breaking a tradition, rather than just mixing it up a little. If you want more diversity on television, I think it's better to give more major roles to women and non-whites in original series. I mean, it's not like people are outraged because a woman is getting the main role of a tv show. People get mad when you change something they're used to.

[@chantelvanderveen9786]

3:04 "Turned out I was." So cheeky. Love it!

[@jiminsbeautifulbratzdollli6916]

David Tennant makes me happier than most things can

[@angryyogbuscus1578]

Tennant's father-in-law was also the Doctor.

[@Animagination03]

Really? Which doctor?

[@dfnt12]

His wife is Georgia Moffett/Tennant, the 5th doctor's daughter. She also played the Doctor's clone/daughter Jenny.

[@Dartz81]

Five

[@michellewarns2778]

Animagination The 5th Doctor. Aka, Peter Davison. Aka, David Tennant's favorite Doctor. Aka, David's childhood Doctor that gave him his life-long dream to become him (and he did).

[@lukusblack6442]

My Doctor. Smith was fun, and he had some of the best lines they ever wrote ("A forest in a bottle, on a spaceship in a maze... have I impressed you yet?"), and Capaldi reminded me a bit of the first Doctor, plus A.D.D.... I loved Smith with Clara, that was an exceptional team, but hated her with Capaldi. His Doctor was a bit of a prick. Tennant's Doctor had it all. He looked young most of the time, but he had such ancient eyes whenever he had to deal with loss... which he had plenty of. I really miss seeing him and Rose together. Hint to the BBC. which will never see this... The Doctor that came from the biological meta-crisis is still alive, and he has a daughter out there who has a whole lot of running to do.

[@daffy8995]

"Jenny" is doing some Big Finish audio adventures, at least.

[@emeraldkoala2]

Eff you for what you said about the Twelth Doctor and Clara..

[@Meggsie]

Oh Jenny is brilliant sure, but let's not forget the 13 children he had with Patience. Wouldn't mind running into one of them!

[@numberone5680]

lukus black I didn’t like Peter Capaldi at all.

[@redtopaz]

I'd love to see meta!Doctor and Rose on that other Earth again, even for just a scene or two. Maybe as part of a special? I've been waiting for Jenny to pop back up ever since they threw her out into the universe in that open-ended manner. I like to think she's having Dr Who style adventures with a ship and companions of her own.

[@fatima_hussein]

I really loved the "I RESIGN FROM THE INTERNET. send." With the aggressive hand gestures.

[@aclaybass]

"It's a peculiarly British thing. I think we see something that works, and we run from it." Hahaha oh man. I'm from the States but that seems to be so true with most British culture I see.

[@sweiland75]

Americans just can't seem to grasp the concept of irony.

[@mysteryghost7972]

For us in the States it's more like seeing a thing that definitely will not work and then running towards it.

[@sethrothz]

aclaybass I read this as he said it

[@RK-ep8qy]

Mystery Ghost we run from the European Union and America runs towards Trump (I am kidding, don't take it seriously)

[@DistantCousin]

we subscribe to the notion of quality over quantity

[@Katy-ss9bj]

David McDonald is a smol cinnamon roll who must be protected.

[@ikaikaikaika2419]

i cant believe ive read this sentence with my own two eyes in the year 2017

[@waterwind2266]

Katy S. That's not what he goes by; all you're doing right now is trying to show off the fact that you know his birth name.

[@michaeljohn1978]

Yes, and Michael Douglas was excellent in Batman and Spider-Man: Homecoming

[@FoxieShay]

Samuel Irvin yeah.. So? If you've looked him up you'd know it

[@waterwind2266]

Molly Shay That's exactly my point, I did know that. But this person just used his birth name for no reason. It seems to me that they want to show off that knowledge, even though we could all just look that up.

[@Xbitrate]

From Doc to Duck.

[@wolfania]

Xbitrate aaaaayyy

[@mdntctyvlcn]

+Xbitrate Smart.

[@420protoman]

L-word in space... doctor who is dead...

[@blackheartthedarklord6428]

More like....the Ducktor

[@michaelfryers1914]

Xbitrate Ducktor Who

[@anainferi]

“Have you heard about the Brexit?” OH MY GOD DAVID 😂😂😂😂

[@audoldends6799]

3:34 the geeks have inherited the earth best line ever

[@wonderlander8082]

3:33 "The Geeks have inherited the Earth." That is the single best thing I have EVER heard

[@Sk3rtl3z]

"We see something that works and we run from it" is so bloody true

[@medusagorgon8432]

"That's nice"...Come on Stephen, I wanted to hear what he had to say!

[@daveslady57]

I agree that did seem a bit condescending.

[@KrzyKuri]

Annie Littrell yea that was disappointing especially when he is such a huge LOTR nerd. Its so important to be vocal about acceptance of diversity.

[@leticia1346]

“Racking up the icons”/“I resign from the internet send!” David Tennant is the best

[@vampbat]

"That's nice," Colbert says dismissively and proceeds onto the next topic. I realize he'd got a time limit and tried to cut Tennant off already, but maybe be a bit more uhhhh genuine??

[@macrabill7396]

That's why I love Graham Norton's talk show, he actually let's the guests speak and seems so much more genuine.

[@ZipplyZane]

Whether he really said "that's nice" and cut him off or not, it makes Stephen look like he cut him off, which is kinda weird. There are better ways to do a segue.

[@mackenzieperessini8610]

I need a gif of Tennant doing his 'I resign from the Internet!' bit 😂

[@bainbonic]

That face he pulls while doing the Scrooge McDuck voice. XD

[@SpukiTheLoveKitten75]

That darn little Scottish elf, Tenni and his atomic-powered boyishly adorkable super-cuteness and pink socks!

[@OverWims]

0:58 u can see David clenching his teeth wanting to scream "HIS NAME IS NOT DOCTOR WHO IT IS THE DOCTOR"

[@shay2218]

How do you get any better then David Tennant? He is one in a million and I truly wish him the best. 💜

[@katea2046]

Just finished watching BROADCHURCH on Netflix..really good series.

[@JeAxra]

Broadchurch is on Netflix? Where?

[@issacmiria1632]

love it

[@RT-zn9bj]

This dude was so rude. David's over here giving a passionate response and Colbert is just like "hmmm that's nice WELL ANYWAY"

[@caris4837]

Ms. She he’s a talk show host his job is to let the guest share their personality and share stories about whatever their promoting.

[@lisakaz35]

Maybe not. I mean, Colbert sees himself as a Tolkien geek so he just was in a hurry.

[@SelphieFairy]

Well he has to juggle listening to the guest, asking questions, improving jokes in response, AND I can guarantee you that if the guest goes too off script (because all these talk show interviews are at least partially scripted) there's a producer talking in his ear telling him he needs to move on. Unfortunately, he can't dedicate the entire show to one guest's interview. They have a dedicated time slot that they most likely can't go over.

[@ussglowcloud6988]

He has a time limit.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

Ms. She He could show a bit of genuine interest. The guests know how it works too. Stephen just hates sharing attention.

[@bhavita112]

"you heard about brexit" 😂😂😂😂

[@lucyboulter9117]

David will always be the best doctor, without a shadow of a doubt! ❤️❤️😊

[@cookiesncream789]

David Tenant is a delightful guest. I enjoyed this interview!

[@KatieVanHelsing]

Best moment of this video is how perfectly David impersonated the internet trolls. Awesome as the Doctor, &*#^$ing INCREDIBLE as Kilgrave.

[@izzyliberty8720]

I love his socks.

[@daffodil6458]

(I preferred the ones he wore yesterday in the DuckTales interviews)

[@daveslady57]

He always has awesome socks. Are those birds on them this time?

[@daffydeel9873]

That's what I thought; someone else said unicorns.

[@wingsyuenanna]

I will always remember him as Hamlet from senior English class

[@Vydeohz]

He did play hamlet I almost screamed from excitement when I saw him in class had to contain my composure lol

[@MyScorpion42]

with a real skull!

[@Whofan06]

I absolutely love his imitation of people swearing off the show every time The Doctor regenerates. That is exactly what I've seen every single time, long before Jodie lol. While this is the first time I've been absolutely ecstactic about the next Doctor, I've been watching the show since I was 8 years old, even if I didn't like the direction the show was going (haven't completely experienced that yet luckily) I'm along for the damn ride. I'm too invested in this, you can pry my love for this show from my cold dead hands.

[@ashbridgeindustries380]

There was an uproar when the Doctor *first* regenerated way back in 1966, and look at the show now, fifty-two years on. Let 'em complain, I say. We'll be here in fifty more years when it's still going strong.

[@psilon1522]

The 10th doctor will never be surpassed.

[@Carewolf]

Well 13 is my lucky number.. We will see.

[@psilon1522]

Carewolf my lucky number is 73

[@Carewolf]

With a new doctor every two years, I hope you are a Time Lord.

[@AS-wk9gg]

The twelfth doctor is infinitely better than the others

[@aselfawareidiot853]

12345 6789 are you Helen keller

[@blurrygirl06]

I'd personally love to see David walk around in no pants & a top hat. Be the highlight of my year!

[@lisakaz35]

blurrygirl06 There's a practical joke segment on KZbin with him barely dressed.

[@lisakaz35]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHiwon6bfLuNiac

[@rrcczz]

Men are not a piece of meat.

[@lisakaz35]

Catwow Men have treated women that way for eons. Maybe if they don't like it they'd fix this. I kid myself, I know. It'd be nice but they do it even to women that they know well and only know how to object when a gay guy acts toward them the way they do to women.

[@rrcczz]

Lisa Kazmier two wrongs don’t make a right

[@julzvonthun1438]

This man is so pure ❤️

[@EmpireOfLuciferSatanson666]

David Tennant is my Doctor since childhood! Well, can't wait for Jodie's performance in Doctor Who.

[@krishna7404]

David Tennant is my favorite Doctor. This dude expressed too much emotion, he is even in some of my favorite Doctor Who episodes. Also he killed it playing Kilgraves in Jessica Jones.

[@FantasticBeasts2024]

He’s very attractive. 😍

[@natsinthebelfry]

@cosmicblossoms 09 How exactly does that make him not attractive?

[@Anonymous-ve7pi]

Yeet Chicken It's not like they were asking for a marriage proposal, nor did they think Tennant was going to be single for the taking. Lmfao, everyone knows Tennant is married. It's like I stand next to you saying "the sky is very beautiful" and you say "it's blue, and you can't touch it". Gee, thanks for the obvious irrelevant information.

[@JamesRoyceDawson]

That Brexit joke though 😂 And his socks are fantastic 👌🏻

[@SonicSeraphim]

Tennant is always the best in everything he does. Amazing dude, absolutely love him.

[@brainrich1358]

Love this man! His Doctor was just incredible! My all time favorite episodes in the series!

[@geminijoule5522]

If you arent watching Broadchurch, GET ON IT. David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker is fucking brilliant, and the show is so well written. Its proof that Chibnall and Jodie are going to do amazing things with Doctor Who

[@DLFLux]

GeminiJoule On the fence with Jodie, but considering the episodes Chibnall has previously written for Doctor Who, I'm a bit concerned.

[@ninninin656]

Don't forget Olivia Colman!!!! She would actually be an even more amazing doctor!!!!

[@noahbutter1243]

germankiwigal she almost was, an opportunity missed if you ask me.

[@noahbutter1243]

DLFLux 42 was fine, the others he has written just fall a bit flat for me

[@DLFLux]

Noahbutter she was in the Eleventh Hour wasn't she?

[@jakedrake3660]

I love David Tennant particilarly his voice sorry if i misspelled that word anyway his voice i both like sandpaper and melted honey at the same time it is just really pleasing to listen to and he is gorgeous

[@nonono777]

The only thing I don't like about him is his voice lol

[@michellewarns2778]

Nonono Well I think his voice is adorable and it turns me on.

[@bakhtawarkhan5395]

I’m a simple human. I see David. I click

[@dcrazypersiancat]

David is fun to interview

[@dr.grogsaudiostories]

Let's be honest. This man is the most versatile and broad actor in the world

[@vampyricon7026]

Heh. Broad.

[@decemberscott1289]

Literally having a female doctor does not matter one bit it's the personality and the writing and the acting it doesn't make any difference what the doctors gender is seriously oh my god

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

"It's a peculiarly British thing. We see something that works, and we run from it." And yet Doctor Who has been around - more or less - since 1963. I guess the exception proves the rule?

[@infinteloveforfilm]

I like his Brexit joke! He's been always my favorite Dr. Who.

[@kikivolauvent1]

This was proposed to me. Never seen before, but love Colbert & Tennant. And I’m delighted to see how very timely this all is - in every respect!

[@hollybramhall1351]

3:27 I’m just thinking of Crowley and Aziraphale toasting that near the end of Good Omens 😂 “to the world” “to the _world_ “

[@taylordot8431]

Love David Tennant and Jodie Whitaker. I've really enjoyed both their versions of The Doctor. Hopefully at some point they'll get to do an episode together.

[@mariesia0525]

I just discovered Broadchurch last week. It's absolutely brilliant!!! I got so hooked I finished all 3 seasons in 5 days 😁

[@snowcherryleopard]

Ten wasn't my favorite doctor but I do admire DT as a person. Also his voice acting work is fantastic!