It's very heartening to see that decent odds are being placed on the next doctor being played by a black actor. (More on that here ) However, cynic that I am, I don't think it's going to happen. It's all very well saying 'judge on acting ability', but they are plenty of fine actors of all races available for work in the UK ( Patterson Joseph and Chiwetel Ejiofor spring to mind). So it comes down to BBC Office politics and risk. I'm wobbly about the precedent of Doctor Who being used to push... read more
