On Sunday, August 3, BBC One will host a live show at 7.00pm BST in which the next Doctor will be revealed for the upcoming Christmas special and series of “Doctor Who”. BBC America will simulcast the show at 2:00pm EDT (1:00pm CDT, check listings for other time zones). Each network has put up a trailer for the special. The BBC One trailer can’t be embedded, so here’s the direct link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01dlmj4
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BBC America Trailer
Personally, I’m hoping they go with a relatively unknown actor who hasn’t appeared in “Doctor Who” or “Torchwood” (or even “The Sarah Jane Adventures”). Yes, repeat actors/actresses can work for other characters, but I think that the next Doctor should be someone who hasn’t appeared. I’m hoping for a shift away from goofy/silly Doctors – the next Doctor (whether male or female) should be sterner, more serious. I’m not saying he/she should be angry, but I think a more serious personality for the new Doctor would do the series good, open up new storyline possibilities.
We’ll find out Sunday.