Former Time Lord Christopher Eccleston calls for gender balance among sci-fi hero's enemies

Former Time Lord Christopher Eccleston calls for gender balance among sci-fi hero's enemies

Christopher Eccleston, who played the ninth Doctor, says producers should replace Cybermen with Cyberwomen.

In the show, the evil cyborgs turn humans into more Cybermen.

The actor, who starred for one series in 2005, also wants the show to look at history from a female perspective.

He said Jodie Whittaker, who took over the role in 2017, should also meet key figures such as suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. Eccleston, 57, told Doctor Who magazine: ‘It’s great that we have a female Doctor... we should take that further in the way we look at history. Look at it through a female lens.’

Although a Cyberwoman did appear in spin-off series Torchwood in 2006, there has never been one in Doctor Who.

Eccleston added: ‘It’s high time we had a Cyberwoman – I think we really need to address that. The Doctor with a Cyberwoman – that dynamic, feminine element of himself... his flirtatious nature... would be great with a Cyberwoman.’ 

Jodie Whittaker was cast as the first female Doctor in 2017.

Popular Posts

10 Super Foods To Eat Everyday

Post Workout Recovery: The Key To Optimizing Your Exercise Regimen

The Protein Puzzle: Unraveling the Optimal Amount for Muscle Building

Blake Griffin's Ex Accuses Him of "Fawning Over" Kendall Jenner in Palimony Suit

Man Charged After BBC Journalist Chased By Anti-Lockdown Protesters

Kym Marsh 'Corrie Star' Reveals Dad Is Struggling For Life After Devastating Cancer Diagnosis During Lockdown

Myanmar Diaspora In US Rally, Raise Cash In Warfare Towards Coup

Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker And Rio Ferdinand All In Settlement On Euro 2020 Winner

The Silent Epidemic: Understanding And Managing Back Pain

Russian Planes May Be Detained In The United Kingdom