The politics of Doctor Who explained: From Nazi Daleks to lefty Time Lords and beyond

Nov 23, 2023

Ncuti Gatwa, the first black actor* to play the Doctor in an ongoing role, joins a panel of Doctor Who experts to discuss the politics of the show in honor of its 60th birthday. They explore topics including the Doctor's evolving politics, the portrayal of politically dodgy themes in old episodes, and the politically incorrect episodes related to war and Nazis. They also touch on the character's versatility and the potential decline of the Marvel movie Empire. Total running time of the episode is approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Political Themes and the Doctor's Role

01:57 • 9min

Exploring the Character and Versatility of Doctor Who

11:16 • 2min

Politically Dodgy Themes in Old Doctor Who Episodes

13:31 • 2min

Politically Incorrect Episodes of Doctor Who

15:13 • 13min

Marvel movie Empire, Patreon support, Origin Story season 4, and 'How to Fix' podcast

28:20 • 2min