VIDEO : Doctor Who Showrunner Says It Was Time For Female Doctor

It has been a year since Jodie Whittaker was revealed to be the first ever woman to play The Doctor in Doctor Who, a casting that led to headlines around the world. BBC / Doctor Who Despite most reaction to the announcement being positive, there was a backlash by some fans and the internet against casting a woman as the lead character in a show that has only been played a man for more than 50 years.